Jari Litmanen

Finland · Second striker (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-1998

Intelligent shadow striker who found space between lines and finished it off

Nicknames Litti, Kuningas

79.8OVR#195 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Dennis Bergkamp was brilliant for Ajax but the best No.10 we ever had was Jari.”

— Frank Rijkaard, Ajax teammate · source

Top 10 attributes

Off-the-Ball Movement94
Tactical Creativity94
Link-up Play92
First Touch92
Decision Making92
Spatial Awareness92
Vision91
Short Passing90
Through Balls90
Possession90

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Penalties 89Penalty record 39/41 (95%) · career all compssource

All 64 attributes

Speed 69.8

Top Speed71
Acceleration71
Dribbling Speed77
Top Speed with Ball67
Knock-on & Run57
Change of Pace76

Shooting 81.1

Finishing88
Shot Power80
Long Shots82
Volleys86
Curve80
Penalties ●89
Heading72
Direct Free Kicks72
Shooting Creativity88
Acrobatics74

Passing 82.1

Short Passing90
Long Passing76
Through Balls90
Crossing70
Link-up Play92
Vision91
Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 86.3

Dribbling84
Possession90
First Touch92
Skills & Tricks82
Weak Foot82
Press Resistance88

Movement 80.0

Off-the-Ball Movement94
Runs in Behind84
Attacking Positioning89
Anticipation88
Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 91.0

Decision Making92
Spatial Awareness92
Game Management86
Tactical Creativity94

Defending Skill 35.0

Defensive Positioning44
Marking30
Interceptions40
Standing Tackle38
Sliding Tackle28
Offside Trap30

Physical 73.6

Strength66
Stamina73
Agility79
Balance80
Recovery74
Reactions80
Hold-up Play74
Aerial Duels70
Aggression66

Mental 82.7

Big-Game Temperament86
Leadership80
Selflessness84
Concentration84
Determination84
Tactical Discipline78

Career 73.6

Consistency74
Longevity84
Achievements66
Durability58
Loyalty86

Profile

Born: 20 February 1971
Height: 179 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1987–2011
Prime: 1993-1998

Club career

1987–1990 Reipas Lahti
1991–1991 HJK
1992–1992 MyPa
1992–1999 Ajax
1999–2000 Barcelona
2001–2002 Liverpool
2002–2004 Ajax
2004–2004 Lahti
2005–2005 Hansa Rostock
2005–2007 Malmö FF
2008–2008 Fulham
2008–2010 Lahti
2011–2011 HJK

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1995 Ajax

Europa League 1

2001 Liverpool

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 5

1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1997–98, 2003–04

League title · Veikkausliiga HJK 1

2011

Intercontinental Cup 1

1995

UEFA Super Cup 2

1995, 2001

FA Cup 1

2000–01

League Cup 1