Gordon Banks

England · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1963-1972

Master of positioning, remembered for the save of the century against Pelé

Nicknames Banks of England, Banksy

69.3OVR#22 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

“A goalkeeper with magic.”
— Pelé, Brazil legend · 2019 · source

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping84.6
  • Speed15.7
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement17.6
  • Football IQ76.8
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical68.3
  • Mental89.0
  • Career78.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. GK Positioning98
  2. Reflexes94
  3. Diving93
  4. Handling92
  5. Spatial Awareness92
  6. Big-Game Temperament92
  7. Concentration92
  8. Determination92
  9. Tactical Discipline92
  10. Consistency92

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 84.6

  • Diving93
  • Handling92
  • Reflexes94
  • GK Positioning98
  • One-on-Ones88
  • Commanding Area88
  • Kicking72
  • Distribution70
  • Sweeping66

Speed 15.7

  • Top Speed46
  • Acceleration48
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 17.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 76.8

  • Decision Making87
  • Spatial Awareness92
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity40

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 68.3

  • Strength76
  • Stamina70
  • Agility72
  • Balance76
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions91
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression60

Mental 89.0

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration92
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 78.8

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements74
  • Durability60
  • Loyalty86

Profile

Born
30 October 1937
Height
185 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1958–1978
Prime
1963-1972

Club career

  • 1955–1959 Chesterfield
  • 1959–1967 Leicester City
  • 1967–1973 Stoke City
  • 1977–1978 Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Honours

World Cup 1

1966 England

League Cup 2

1963–64, 1971–72

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

1971–72

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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