Denis Law

Scotland · Striker · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1962-1968

Razor-sharp reactions and acrobatic finishes made him a prolific scorer

Nicknames The King, The Lawman

78.4OVR#312 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed78.8
  • Shooting81.5
  • Passing66.4
  • Ball Control80.3
  • Movement81.6
  • Football IQ81.0
  • Defending Skill31.5
  • Physical81.7
  • Mental79.7
  • Career76.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing92
  2. Attacking Positioning91
  3. Volleys90
  4. Shooting Creativity90
  5. Runs in Behind90
  6. Recovery90
  7. Reactions90
  8. Determination90
  9. Anticipation89
  10. Heading88

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.8

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration83
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 81.5

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys90
  • Curve71
  • Penalties80
  • Heading88
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity90
  • Acrobatics88

Passing 66.4

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision73
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 80.3

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 81.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning91
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 81.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 31.5

  • Defensive Positioning35
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions35
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 81.7

  • Strength72
  • Stamina77
  • Agility85
  • Balance86
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions90
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels84
  • Aggression85

Mental 79.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration84
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 76.4

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements72
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
24 February 1940
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1956–1974
Prime
1962-1968

Club career

  • 1956–1960 Huddersfield Town
  • 1960–1961 Manchester City
  • 1961–1962 Torino
  • 1962–1973 Manchester United
  • 1973–1974 Manchester City

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1964

European Cup / Champions League 1

1968 Manchester United

League title · Football League First Division Manchester United 2

1964–65, 1966–67

FA Cup 1

1962–63

Community Shield 2

1965, 1967

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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