Jean Tigana

France · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1981-1989

Tireless ball-carrier who formed part of France's magic midfield square

80.2OVR#166 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He was absolutely tireless, what you'd call a 'box to box' midfielder these days. He could be absolutely immense in attack, but then he'd still be there when it was time to defend.”
— Marius Trésor, Bordeaux and France teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed81.0
  • Shooting64.2
  • Passing78.0
  • Ball Control84.0
  • Movement79.6
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill78.0
  • Physical77.7
  • Mental86.0
  • Career80.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Selflessness92
  2. Stamina91
  3. Recovery91
  4. Press Resistance90
  5. Balance90
  6. Determination90
  7. Dribbling88
  8. Possession88
  9. First Touch88
  10. Consistency88

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.0

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed82
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run75
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 64.2

  • Finishing66
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys62
  • Curve70
  • Penalties66
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity58
  • Acrobatics56

Passing 78.0

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing70
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 84.0

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession88
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot68
  • Press Resistance90

Movement 79.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 78.0

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle78
  • Offside Trap58

Physical 77.7

  • Strength62
  • Stamina91
  • Agility84
  • Balance90
  • Recovery91
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression82

Mental 86.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration86
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 80.6

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements70
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
23 June 1955
Height
168 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1975–1991
Prime
1981-1989

Club career

  • 1975–1978 Toulon
  • 1978–1981 Lyon
  • 1981–1989 Bordeaux
  • 1989–1991 Marseille

Honours

Continental title 1

1984 UEFA European Championship

League title · Ligue 1 Bordeaux 3

1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87

League title · Ligue 1 Marseille 2

1989–90, 1990–91

Coupe de France 2

1985–86, 1986–87

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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