Michael Ballack 89 OVR - FIFA 21 Icon

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CM Germany ICONS
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 188 cm 85 kg 44 yrs
Michael Ballack
89
CM
R 4★4
Ballack
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 87 88 82 78 88
Germany ICONS
78 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
77
Sprint Speed
78
87 Shooting
Finishing
83
Positioning
0
Long Shots
91
Shot Power
92
Penalties
91
FK Accuracy
87
Volleys
80
88 Passing
Vision
87
Short Pass
92
Long Pass
91
Curve
68
Crossing
83
FK Accuracy
87
82 Dribbling
Ball Control
90
Dribbling
81
Composure [simulator]
85
Balance
70
Agility
67
Reactions
85
78 Defending
Def. Awareness
73
Interceptions
81
Stand Tackle
80
Slide Tackle
75
Heading
86
88 Physical
Strength [simulator]
86
Jumping
87
Aggression
89
Stamina [simulator]
91

Player Info

Full NameMichael Ballack
Overall 89
Position CM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateMed / High
Height188 cm
Weight85 kg
Age44
Nation Germany
League ICONS
Card ID243784
Base ID243784

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Michael Ballack

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Callum McGregor
      90
      CDM
      L 4★4
      McGregor
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 81 89 91 89 90
      Scotland Scottish Premiership Celtic

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Nahitan Nández
      90
      CM
      R 3★3
      Nández
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 84 86 90 88 93
      Uruguay Serie A Cagliari

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      N'Golo Kanté
      91
      CM
      R 2★3
      Kanté
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 70 81 85 90 86
      France Premier League Chelsea

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Marouane Fellaini
      91
      CM
      R 4★4
      Fellaini
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 88 86 88 91 98
      Belgium Chinese Super League

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Lucas Biglia
      91
      CDM
      R 4★4
      Biglia
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 84 92 89 91 91
      Argentina Süper Lig

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Alexandr Golovin
      90
      RM
      R 4★4
      Golovin
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 89 93 90 85 88
      Russia Ligue 1 Conforama AS Monaco Football Club SA

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Michael Ballack

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Miroslav Klose
      92
      ST
      R 3★4
      Klose
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 92 77 83 42 83
      Germany ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Samuel Eto'o
      93
      ST
      R 4★4
      Eto'o
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 98 95 83 93 48 84
      Cameroon ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Hristo Stoichkov
      93
      ST
      L 4★3
      Stoichkov
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 95 89 94 52 88
      Bulgaria ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Fernando Torres
      92
      ST
      R 4★4
      Torres
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 93 80 90 46 82
      Spain ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Emilio Butragueño
      93
      ST
      R 3★5
      Butragueño
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 94 82 94 42 70
      Spain ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Alessandro Del Piero
      93
      CF
      R 4★5
      Piero
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 94 92 94 44 69
      Italy ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Creates clear links between pivot, pocket player, and front line around him.
      4-3-3

      Gives him runners on both outside lanes and layered support underneath.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Excellent for narrow combinations and third-man runs through central spaces.
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