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22 February 1984
Right back
1m88
84 Kg
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Branislav Ivanović (born 22 February 1984) is a Serbian footballer and the captain of the Serbia national football team who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League. He is a versatile defender who can operate as a right full back or as a right sided centre back.
General comment
Very strong supporter of a team that has proven its defensive rigor winning the Champions League in 2012.
Performance
Regularity
He starts 5th consecutive season as a first-team player at Chelsea.
Form
He is in a good shape this season and has already played more than 50 games.
Offensive skills
First pass
He is not useful in this field.
Cross
His crosses are not unusual because he is more defensive than offensive.
Offensive contribution
However, he helps the team in the construction phases.
Defensive skills
Intervention
Thanks to his training as a central defender, his interventions are always perfectly executed.
Anticipation
He anticipates well and he knows when to intervene in the right tempo.
Placing
He is always well positioned at the defensive withdrawal.
Tactics
Tactical thinking
Demanding coaches have succeeded in Chelsea, Ivanovic has developed a real sense of tactics.
Adaptability
He can play stopper and sweeper defender.
Mental
Experience
His level of experience is excellent in club but a little less in selection.
Aggressiveness
To do
Team play
He does not create any problem at Chelsea.
Influence in the team
He is too discreet to have influence.
Big games
To do
Physical
Speed
He is slow for a player of that position.
Acceleration
To do
Physical impact
However, he is very powerful because he has the physique of a central defender.
Stamina
To do
Fragility
One injury in his career.
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