Jean-Pierre Papin

France · Striker · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1988-1992

Striker with spectacular volleys and ruthless finishing who swept scoring titles

Nicknames JPP

77.5OVR#400 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed77.8
  • Shooting84.0
  • Passing64.9
  • Ball Control81.3
  • Movement80.2
  • Football IQ77.0
  • Defending Skill31.8
  • Physical79.6
  • Mental78.0
  • Career74.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Volleys95
  2. Shooting Creativity94
  3. Acrobatics94
  4. Finishing92
  5. Attacking Positioning92
  6. Shot Power90
  7. Runs in Behind90
  8. Anticipation90
  9. Reactions88
  10. Determination88

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.8

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed73
  • Top Speed with Ball75
  • Knock-on & Run77
  • Change of Pace78

Shooting 84.0

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power90
  • Long Shots84
  • Volleys95
  • Curve68
  • Penalties81
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity94
  • Acrobatics94

Passing 64.9

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 81.3

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession84
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks72
  • Weak Foot82
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 80.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning92
  • Anticipation90
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 77.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 31.8

  • Defensive Positioning35
  • Marking29
  • Interceptions35
  • Standing Tackle36
  • Sliding Tackle31
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 79.6

  • Strength73
  • Stamina79
  • Agility82
  • Balance80
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression80

Mental 78.0

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration82
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 74.4

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements76
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
5 November 1963
Height
176 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1984–1999
Prime
1988-1992

Club career

  • 1984–1985 Valenciennes
  • 1985–1986 Club Brugge
  • 1986–1992 Marseille
  • 1992–1994 AC Milan
  • 1994–1996 Bayern Munich
  • 1996–1998 Bordeaux
  • 1998–1998 Guingamp
  • 1998–1999 JS Saint-Pierroise

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1991

European Cup / Champions League 1

1994 AC Milan

Europa League 1

1996 Bayern Munich

League title · Ligue 1 Marseille 4

1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92

League title · Serie A AC Milan 2

1992–93, 1993–94

Coupe de France 1

1988–89

Supercoppa Italiana 1

1992

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 5

1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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