Billy Bremner

Scotland · Central midfielder · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1965-1975

Small, fiery captain who drove Leeds' midfield with relentless will to win

78.8OVR#268 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“A born captain. Billy on one leg is better than a lot on two.”
— Don Revie, Leeds United manager · source

Category averages

  • Speed69.2
  • Shooting67.4
  • Passing77.0
  • Ball Control76.7
  • Movement76.4
  • Football IQ83.5
  • Defending Skill77.2
  • Physical78.7
  • Mental89.7
  • Career82.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination97
  2. Aggression95
  3. Leadership95
  4. Loyalty95
  5. Selflessness92
  6. Stamina90
  7. Recovery90
  8. Big-Game Temperament88
  9. Consistency88
  10. Standing Tackle87

All 64 attributes

Speed 69.2

  • Top Speed73
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed67
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run59
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 67.4

  • Finishing68
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys68
  • Curve66
  • Penalties70
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity66
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 77.0

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing70
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery64

Ball Control 76.7

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 76.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind68
  • Attacking Positioning72
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 83.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 77.2

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking80
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle87
  • Sliding Tackle78
  • Offside Trap52

Physical 78.7

  • Strength70
  • Stamina90
  • Agility77
  • Balance80
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression95

Mental 89.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership95
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration86
  • Determination97
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 82.0

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements61
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty95

Profile

Born
9 December 1942
Height
165 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1960–1982
Prime
1965-1975

Club career

  • 1959–1976 Leeds United
  • 1976–1978 Hull City
  • 1978–1982 Doncaster Rovers

Honours

League title · First Division Leeds United 2

1968–69, 1973–74

Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 2

1967–68, 1970–71

FA Cup 1

1971–72

League Cup 1

1967–68

Community Shield 1

1969

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

1969–70

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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