Duncan Edwards

England · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder, Centre-back, Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1954-1958

Dominant Busby Babe whose physique and skill commanded any position

Nicknames The Tank, Big Dunc, Boom Boom

81.2OVR#102 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He was the only player that made me feel inferior.”
— Bobby Charlton, Manchester United teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed73.8
  • Shooting75.2
  • Passing80.0
  • Ball Control82.3
  • Movement81.8
  • Football IQ84.0
  • Defending Skill81.7
  • Physical85.6
  • Mental87.3
  • Career74.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty97
  2. Determination92
  3. Consistency92
  4. Shot Power90
  5. Strength90
  6. Recovery90
  7. Selflessness90
  8. Weak Foot88
  9. Standing Tackle88
  10. Big-Game Temperament88

All 64 attributes

Speed 73.8

  • Top Speed75
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed69
  • Top Speed with Ball77
  • Knock-on & Run75
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 75.2

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power90
  • Long Shots84
  • Volleys72
  • Curve72
  • Penalties74
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity66
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 80.0

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery70

Ball Control 82.3

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks72
  • Weak Foot88
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 81.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 84.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 81.7

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle80
  • Offside Trap66

Physical 85.6

  • Strength90
  • Stamina87
  • Agility75
  • Balance86
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play86
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression86

Mental 87.3

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness90
  • Concentration86
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 74.8

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity52
  • Achievements48
  • Durability85
  • Loyalty97

Profile

Born
1 October 1936
Height
180 cm
Career
1953–1958
Prime
1954-1958

Club career

  • 1953–1958 Manchester United

Honours

League title · Football League First Division Manchester United 2

1955–56, 1956–57

Community Shield 2

1956, 1957

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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