Albert Shesternyov

Soviet Union · Centre-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1964-1970

Quick, robust Soviet defensive leader nicknamed Ivan the Terrible

Nicknames Ivan the Terrible

75.2OVR#695 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed62.0
  • Shooting47.6
  • Passing55.7
  • Ball Control61.5
  • Movement60.6
  • Football IQ74.5
  • Defending Skill88.0
  • Physical76.8
  • Mental87.3
  • Career78.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty96
  2. Marking92
  3. Standing Tackle90
  4. Tactical Discipline90
  5. Defensive Positioning88
  6. Interceptions88
  7. Sliding Tackle88
  8. Leadership88
  9. Concentration88
  10. Determination88

All 64 attributes

Speed 62.0

  • Top Speed72
  • Acceleration73
  • Dribbling Speed45
  • Top Speed with Ball69
  • Knock-on & Run57
  • Change of Pace56

Shooting 47.6

  • Finishing40
  • Shot Power60
  • Long Shots54
  • Volleys38
  • Curve46
  • Penalties44
  • Heading86
  • Direct Free Kicks38
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics40

Passing 55.7

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls50
  • Crossing48
  • Link-up Play54
  • Vision60
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 61.5

  • Dribbling58
  • Possession70
  • First Touch68
  • Skills & Tricks42
  • Weak Foot58
  • Press Resistance73

Movement 60.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement48
  • Runs in Behind40
  • Attacking Positioning44
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 74.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity56

Defending Skill 88.0

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking92
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle90
  • Sliding Tackle88
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 76.8

  • Strength84
  • Stamina83
  • Agility67
  • Balance76
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions79
  • Hold-up Play48
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression86

Mental 87.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration88
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 78.6

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements45
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty96

Profile

Born
20 June 1941
Foot
Right
Career
1959–1972
Prime
1964-1970

Club career

  • 1959–1972 CSKA Moscow

Honours

League title · Soviet Top League CSKA Moscow 1

1970

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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