GERARD PIQUÉ PES STATS | 2018-2019

Name	Gerard Piqué
Nationality	Spanish
Height	193
Weight	85
Age	31
Foot	R
Side	B
Positions	CB⭐, SW
Attack	74
Defence	91
Balance	84
Stamina	79
Speed	78
Acceleration	66
Response	85
Agility	62
Dribble Accuracy	80
Dribble Speed	72
Short Pass Accuracy	82
Short Pass Speed	85
Long Pass Accuracy	85
Long Pass Speed	89
Shot Accuracy	71
Shot Power	80
Shot Technique	76
Free Kick Accuracy	65
Curving/Swerve	67
Header	81
Jump	76
Technique	82
Aggression	70
Mentality/Tenacity	75
Goalkeeper Skills	50
Team Work	80
Form	5
WF Accuracy	5
WF Frequency	5
Injury Tolerance	B
Att/Def Awareness	DEF
Defensive Awareness	90
Ball Winning	88
Body Control	60
Physical Contact	84
Goalkeeping	40
Catching	40
Clearing	40
Reflexes	40
Coverage	40
PLAYER INDEX CARDS:
P06 - Pinpoint Pass
P16 - Extra Attacker
S08 - Slide Tackle
S09 - Covering
SPECIAL ABILITIES:
⭐Dribbling

By the 2018–2019 season, Gerard Piqué had already established himself as one of the most accomplished centre-backs of his generation. Yet during this campaign, he seemed to reach a new level of individual performance — especially in high-stakes matches like the Copa del Rey clash against Real Madrid, where his composure and presence at the back were nothing short of masterful.

Still as elegant on the ball as ever, Piqué played with the maturity and calm expected from a seasoned defender. Despite Barcelona’s increasing vulnerability to counter-attacks and transition plays, he stood out as the leader of an often-exposed back line — reading the game intelligently, stepping in with well-timed interventions, and commanding the defensive structure with authority.

Though his physical attributes were naturally in decline, Piqué compensated brilliantly with his positioning, anticipation, and decision-making — proof of his footballing intelligence. That season showcased a version of him that was both refined and resilient, blending technical assurance with defensive steel.

Looking at that campaign in isolation, there’s a strong argument that he was the second-best centre-back in the world, only behind the generational peak of Virgil van Dijk. And yet, his performances were somewhat overshadowed by the heartbreak of that night at Anfield — a moment that sadly denied him a deeper run at another Champions League title.

Still, for those who watched closely, Piqué’s 2018–19 form was a reminder of his enduring class — a veteran defender still capable of elite-level brilliance in an unbalanced team.