Ferenc Puskás

Hungary · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1950-1962

Prolific forward with a devastating left foot and an uncanny eye for goal

Nicknames Öcsi, The Galloping Major, Cañoncito Pum

81.5OVR#85 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He had a roly poly physique but a wonderful left foot and he was a brilliant finisher.”
— Sir Tom Finney, England legend · 2006 · source

Category averages

  • Speed75.2
  • Shooting87.3
  • Passing78.7
  • Ball Control80.8
  • Movement79.6
  • Football IQ88.2
  • Defending Skill32.3
  • Physical79.2
  • Mental83.7
  • Career88.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing96
  2. Shot Power96
  3. Long Shots96
  4. Consistency96
  5. Attacking Positioning95
  6. Big-Game Temperament94
  7. Anticipation93
  8. First Touch92
  9. Leadership92
  10. Determination92

All 64 attributes

Speed 75.2

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 87.3

  • Finishing96
  • Shot Power96
  • Long Shots96
  • Volleys91
  • Curve88
  • Penalties90
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks86
  • Shooting Creativity90
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 78.7

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing63
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing66
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery74

Ball Control 80.8

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession91
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot50
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 79.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning95
  • Anticipation93
  • Recovery Runs38

Football IQ 88.2

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness89
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 32.3

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions33
  • Standing Tackle33
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 79.2

  • Strength78
  • Stamina69
  • Agility82
  • Balance88
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression82

Mental 83.7

  • Big-Game Temperament94
  • Leadership92
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration84
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 88.0

  • Consistency96
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements87
  • Durability85
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
1 April 1927
Height
172 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1943–1966
Prime
1950-1962

Club career

  • 1943–1956 Budapest Honvéd
  • 1958–1966 Real Madrid

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 3

1959 Real Madrid · 1960 Real Madrid · 1966 Real Madrid

League title · Nemzeti Bajnokság I Budapest Honvéd 5

1949–50, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 5

1960–61, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65

Intercontinental Cup 1

1960

Olympic gold medal 1

1952

Copa del Rey 1

1961–62

Pichichi Trophy 4

1959–60, 1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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