Andy Cole

England · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-2001

Explosive striker whose sharp runs and finishing powered United's Treble

Nicknames Coley

75.5OVR#653 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed84.2
  • Shooting74.6
  • Passing64.0
  • Ball Control76.7
  • Movement79.2
  • Football IQ76.5
  • Defending Skill31.3
  • Physical76.2
  • Mental75.7
  • Career74.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Attacking Positioning91
  2. Finishing90
  3. Runs in Behind90
  4. Anticipation88
  5. Reactions88
  6. Top Speed87
  7. Acceleration87
  8. Volleys86
  9. Determination86
  10. Consistency86

All 64 attributes

Speed 84.2

  • Top Speed87
  • Acceleration87
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball83
  • Knock-on & Run85
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 74.6

  • Finishing90
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys86
  • Curve62
  • Penalties74
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics76

Passing 64.0

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing54
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 76.7

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession80
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 79.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning91
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 76.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 31.3

  • Defensive Positioning38
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 76.2

  • Strength70
  • Stamina77
  • Agility81
  • Balance78
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression72

Mental 75.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership60
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration80
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 74.2

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements69
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty58

Profile

Born
15 October 1971
Height
178 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1990–2008
Prime
1993-2001

Club career

  • 1989–1992 Arsenal
  • 1991–1991 Fulham (loan)
  • 1992–1992 Bristol City (loan)
  • 1992–1993 Bristol City
  • 1993–1995 Newcastle United
  • 1995–2001 Manchester United
  • 2001–2004 Blackburn Rovers
  • 2004–2005 Fulham
  • 2005–2006 Manchester City
  • 2006–2007 Portsmouth
  • 2007–2007 Birmingham City (loan)
  • 2007–2008 Sunderland
  • 2008–2008 Burnley (loan)
  • 2008–2008 Nottingham Forest

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1999 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 5

1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01

FA Cup 2

1995–96, 1998–99

League Cup 1

2001–02

Community Shield 2

1991, 1997

Premier League Golden Boot 1

1993–94

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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