Jack Charlton

England · Centre-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1965-1971

Gangly, rugged centre-back who dominated the air for Leeds

Nicknames Big Jack, The Giraffe

71.3OVR#1090 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed44.3
  • Shooting50.7
  • Passing51.9
  • Ball Control52.8
  • Movement56.4
  • Football IQ70.0
  • Defending Skill84.3
  • Physical71.2
  • Mental85.0
  • Career87.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty98
  2. Aerial Duels94
  3. Heading93
  4. Longevity90
  5. Standing Tackle88
  6. Determination88
  7. Consistency88
  8. Defensive Positioning86
  9. Marking86
  10. Big-Game Temperament86

All 64 attributes

Speed 44.3

  • Top Speed55
  • Acceleration52
  • Dribbling Speed33
  • Top Speed with Ball45
  • Knock-on & Run37
  • Change of Pace44

Shooting 50.7

  • Finishing55
  • Shot Power60
  • Long Shots45
  • Volleys45
  • Curve40
  • Penalties45
  • Heading93
  • Direct Free Kicks34
  • Shooting Creativity32
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 51.9

  • Short Passing66
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls50
  • Crossing45
  • Link-up Play54
  • Vision52
  • Set-Piece Delivery34

Ball Control 52.8

  • Dribbling48
  • Possession60
  • First Touch56
  • Skills & Tricks38
  • Weak Foot52
  • Press Resistance63

Movement 56.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement48
  • Runs in Behind42
  • Attacking Positioning50
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 70.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity46

Defending Skill 84.3

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking86
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap80

Physical 71.2

  • Strength85
  • Stamina75
  • Agility47
  • Balance62
  • Recovery68
  • Reactions64
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels94
  • Aggression84

Mental 85.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration84
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 87.0

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements75
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty98

Profile

Born
8 May 1935
Height
187 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1953–1973
Prime
1965-1971

Club career

  • 1952–1973 Leeds United

Honours

World Cup 1

1966 England

League title · First Division Leeds United 1

1968–69

Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 2

1967–68, 1970–71

FA Cup 1

1971–72

League Cup 1

1967–68

Community Shield 1

1969

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

1966–67

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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