Hans-Peter Briegel

West Germany · Left-back (Central midfielder, Centre-back) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1980-1987

Former athlete who bulldozed down the flank with raw power and stamina

Nicknames Die Walz aus der Pfalz

76.4OVR#535 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed74.8
  • Shooting62.2
  • Passing67.4
  • Ball Control67.3
  • Movement71.6
  • Football IQ73.0
  • Defending Skill82.3
  • Physical81.7
  • Mental87.0
  • Career79.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Strength95
  2. Determination94
  3. Stamina91
  4. Standing Tackle88
  5. Aggression88
  6. Selflessness88
  7. Marking86
  8. Aerial Duels86
  9. Big-Game Temperament86
  10. Tactical Discipline86

All 64 attributes

Speed 74.8

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed61
  • Top Speed with Ball81
  • Knock-on & Run79
  • Change of Pace66

Shooting 62.2

  • Finishing66
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys58
  • Curve58
  • Penalties58
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity48
  • Acrobatics56

Passing 67.4

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 67.3

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession72
  • First Touch70
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 71.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement64
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning66
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 73.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill 82.3

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking86
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap72

Physical 81.7

  • Strength95
  • Stamina91
  • Agility67
  • Balance76
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression88

Mental 87.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 79.8

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements63
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
11 October 1955
Height
186 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1975–1988
Prime
1980-1987

Club career

  • 1975–1984 Kaiserslautern
  • 1984–1986 Hellas Verona
  • 1986–1988 Sampdoria

Honours

Continental title 1

1980 UEFA European Championship

League title · Serie A Hellas Verona 1

1984–85

Coppa Italia 1

1987–88

German Footballer of the Year 1

1985

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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