Name: David Batty
Country:
EnglandClub: Leeds United F.C. (1987-1993), Blackburn Rovers F.C. (1993-1996)
Position: *DMF, CMF
Side: RF/BS
Age: 22-26 years (02/12/1968)
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 76 kg
Attack: 69
Defence: 74
Balance: 83
Stamina: 88
Top Speed: 80
Acceleration: 82
Response: 85
Agility: 79
Dribble Accuracy: 77
Dribble Speed: 79
Short Pass Accuracy: 84
Short Pass Speed: 80
Long Pass Accuracy: 82
Long Pass Speed: 80
Shot Accuracy: 64
Shot Power: 82
Shot Technique: 63
Free Kick Accuracy: 62
Curling: 73
Header: 68
Jump: 76
Technique: 79
Aggression: 72
Mentality: 86
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 86
Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 7
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 4
Consistency: 7
Growth type: Standard/Lasting
CARDS:
P06 - Pinpoint Pass
S02 - Passer
S05 - 1-touch Play
S08 - Slide Tackle
S13 - Long Throw
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Passing - 1-touch Pass - Sliding - Long Throw
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Defence Minded
INFO:
Batty is a former defensive or central midfielder. He's mostly remembered for his time at Leeds United, where he played from 1987 to 1994 and from 1999 to 2004 ─ year of his retirement ─ for a total of 373 matches and 4 goals. He played also for Blackburn Rovers from 1993 to 1996, winning the 1994-95 Premier League ─ he wasn't though a regular starter in that season ─ and for Newcastle United from 1996 to 1998. He gained 42 caps for England, taking part to UEFA Euro 1992 and FIFA World Cup 1998.
Batty was a tireless midfielder, who effectively broke up the attacks. Strong and tough, he was an outstanding winner of the ball, especially with tackles, even though he was sometimes ruthless. In fact, he was considered one of the fiercest tacklers in England. However, he was never sent off in his first spell at Leeds United. After recovering the ball, he distributed it in an excellent way, being a key to trigger many attacks. He was an all-rounder, who dictated the game and didn't give up possession easily. He could deliver accurate pinpoint crosses and possessed a fantastic touch. He always gave everything he could in every match. There's a funny anecdote that proves this characteristic: in a Premier League match with Leeds United, he lost the shoe and had trouble wearing it back; so he decided to play for a few minutes without the shoe to not leave his defence uncovered. He scored only a few goals in his career because he always preferred passing the ball rather than shooting. This characteristic sometimes pissed off Leeds United fans, who thought he could have become the new Billy Bremner.