Jean-Marie Pfaff

Belgium · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1978-1988

Belgian showman keeper with spectacular dives and lightning reflexes

66.8OVR#59 of 90 goalkeepers

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

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping81.7
  • Speed16.7
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement15.6
  • Football IQ71.0
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical70.6
  • Mental83.3
  • Career77.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Diving94
  2. Reflexes93
  3. Recovery91
  4. Reactions90
  5. One-on-Ones88
  6. Big-Game Temperament88
  7. Determination86
  8. Consistency86
  9. GK Positioning84
  10. Balance84

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 81.7

  • Diving94
  • Handling82
  • Reflexes93
  • GK Positioning84
  • One-on-Ones88
  • Commanding Area76
  • Kicking74
  • Distribution72
  • Sweeping72

Speed 16.7

  • Top Speed48
  • Acceleration52
  • 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 15.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 71.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity40

Defending Skill –

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

Physical 70.6

  • Strength74
  • Stamina80
  • Agility82
  • Balance84
  • Recovery91
  • Reactions90
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression60

Mental 83.3

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration84
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 77.8

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements57
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
4 December 1953
Foot
Right
Career
1970–1990
Prime
1978-1988

Club career

  • 1970–1982 Beveren
  • 1982–1988 Bayern Munich
  • 1988–1989 Lierse
  • 1989–1990 Trabzonspor

Honours

League title · Belgian First Division Beveren 1

1978–79

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 3

1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87

DFB-Pokal 2

1983–84, 1985–86

DFL-Supercup 1

1987

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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