Gyula Grosics

Hungary · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1950-1958

Original sweeper-keeper who rushed off his line to snuff out danger

Nicknames Fekete Párduc

68.0OVR#43 of 90 goalkeepers

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

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping84.3
  • Speed20.0
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement17.2
  • Football IQ78.8
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical67.3
  • Mental79.7
  • Career75.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Sweeping95
  2. Reflexes90
  3. One-on-Ones88
  4. Diving86
  5. GK Positioning86
  6. Anticipation86
  7. Spatial Awareness86
  8. Reactions86
  9. Longevity86
  10. Decision Making85

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 84.3

  • Diving86
  • Handling84
  • Reflexes90
  • GK Positioning86
  • One-on-Ones88
  • Commanding Area82
  • Kicking72
  • Distribution76
  • Sweeping95

Speed 20.0

  • Top Speed58
  • Acceleration62
  • 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 17.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 78.8

  • Decision Making85
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill –

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

Physical 67.3

  • Strength72
  • Stamina70
  • Agility82
  • Balance76
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression58

Mental 79.7

  • Big-Game Temperament76
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration84
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 75.6

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements60
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty70

Profile

Born
4 February 1926
Foot
Right
Career
1945–1962
Prime
1950-1958

Club career

  • 1945–1947 Dorogi Bányász
  • 1950–1956 Budapest Honvéd
  • 1957–1962 Tatabánya

Honours

League title · Nemzeti Bajnokság I Budapest Honvéd 4

1950, 1952, 1954, 1955

Olympic gold medal 1

1952

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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