Geoff Hurst

England · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1964-1970

Robust target man who scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final

75.9OVR#596 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed65.5
  • Shooting76.3
  • Passing65.7
  • Ball Control75.0
  • Movement79.8
  • Football IQ79.5
  • Defending Skill39.7
  • Physical79.1
  • Mental85.0
  • Career80.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Big-Game Temperament92
  2. Determination90
  3. Heading89
  4. Attacking Positioning88
  5. Loyalty88
  6. Finishing87
  7. Shot Power87
  8. Off-the-Ball Movement86
  9. Anticipation86
  10. Strength86

All 64 attributes

Speed 65.5

  • Top Speed73
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed61
  • Top Speed with Ball63
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 76.3

  • Finishing87
  • Shot Power87
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys84
  • Curve60
  • Penalties84
  • Heading89
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity64
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 65.7

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 75.0

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession80
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 79.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 79.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 39.7

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle46
  • Sliding Tackle38
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 79.1

  • Strength86
  • Stamina81
  • Agility67
  • Balance76
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play84
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression80

Mental 85.0

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration84
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 80.2

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements73
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
8 December 1941
Foot
Right
Career
1959–1979
Prime
1964-1970

Club career

  • 1959–1972 West Ham United
  • 1972–1975 Stoke City
  • 1975–1976 West Bromwich Albion
  • 1976–1976 Cork Celtic
  • 1976–1976 Seattle Sounders
  • 1976–1979 Telford United

Honours

World Cup 1

1966 England

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1964–65

FA Cup 1

1963–64

Community Shield 1

1964

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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