Jimmy Greaves

England · Striker · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1959-1967

Natural goalscorer who calmly slotted and slid finishes past keepers

Nicknames Greavsie

76.6OVR#511 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed80.8
  • Shooting77.3
  • Passing64.1
  • Ball Control81.7
  • Movement80.0
  • Football IQ81.0
  • Defending Skill30.5
  • Physical75.2
  • Mental72.7
  • Career78.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing96
  2. Anticipation93
  3. Attacking Positioning91
  4. Runs in Behind90
  5. Consistency90
  6. Change of Pace88
  7. Dribbling88
  8. First Touch88
  9. Off-the-Ball Movement88
  10. Balance88

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.8

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed85
  • Top Speed with Ball77
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 77.3

  • Finishing96
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys86
  • Curve71
  • Penalties80
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 64.1

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing60
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery45

Ball Control 81.7

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession85
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance79

Movement 80.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning91
  • Anticipation93
  • Recovery Runs38

Football IQ 81.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 30.5

  • Defensive Positioning30
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions37
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 75.2

  • Strength62
  • Stamina77
  • Agility84
  • Balance88
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels56
  • Aggression80

Mental 72.7

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness66
  • Concentration82
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline60

Career 78.4

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements69
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
20 February 1940
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1957–1971
Prime
1959-1967

Club career

  • 1957–1961 Chelsea
  • 1961–1961 AC Milan
  • 1961–1970 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 1970–1971 West Ham United

Honours

World Cup 1

1966 England

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1962–63

FA Cup 2

1961–62, 1966–67

Community Shield 2

1962, 1967

English First Division Top Scorer 6

1958–59, 1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1968–69

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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