115 RECORD BREAKERS FRANCO BARESI

Position: CB

Alt Position: No ALT

Height: 176 CM

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Stats

Base Stats

Max Stats

130 Pace

80 Shooting

109 Passing

109 Dribbling

142 Defending

129 Physical

151 Pace

92 Shooting

127 Passing

133 Dribbling

203 Defending

170 Physical

Work Rate: Low/High

Traits:

Skill Points [Recommended]:

2x Centre Back 2x Defender 1x Passing

Shards: 800

Detail Review

Pace

Baresi’s pace is solid for a classic centre-back. While he isn’t explosive, his positioning and anticipation allow him to move early and cover space efficiently. He rarely gets caught out of position, which compensates for the lack of raw speed. ((9.4/10))

Defending

Elite defensive intelligence. Baresi excels in tackling, interceptions, and reading the game. His timing is near-perfect, and he consistently shuts down attackers with clean challenges rather than relying on physicality. One of the most reliable defenders in tight situations. ((9.8/10))

Physical

Despite not being overly tall or bulky, Baresi is strong in duels and very aggressive. He uses his body well, holds his ground, and doesn’t shy away from challenges, making him far tougher than his frame suggests. ((9.6/10))

Work Rates

Low attacking and high defensive work rates suit his role perfectly. He stays disciplined at the back, maintains defensive structure, and is always available to cover space or step up for interceptions. ((10/10))

Height

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At around 176cm, Baresi lacks aerial dominance against tall strikers. He can struggle in heading duels and set-piece situations, especially when matched against physical forwards. ((7.5/10))

Passing

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His passing is safe but limited. Short passes are reliable, but he lacks range and creativity when trying to play long balls or progressive passes from the back. ((8/10))

Overall Rating: 9.1/10

Final Verdict

Baresi is a defensive mastermind built on intelligence, positioning, and elite tackling rather than raw physical traits. He excels in structured defenses and thrives when paired with a taller, more physical centre-back. While his height and passing hold him back slightly in modern, aerial-heavy playstyles, his defensive IQ and reliability make him one of the best pure defenders for disciplined setups.

Practical Test

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5-5.9
POOR

6-6.9
AVERAGE

7-7.9
GOOD

8-8.9
GREAT

9-10
EXCELLENT

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Disclaimer

Disclaimer: All ratings are given relative to the CB benchmark and may vary depending on playstyle.