Karlheinz Förster

West Germany · Centre-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1980-1986

Quick, relentless man-marker who erased opposing stars

75.3OVR#677 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed61.5
  • Shooting47.2
  • Passing55.4
  • Ball Control60.3
  • Movement60.6
  • Football IQ74.0
  • Defending Skill88.0
  • Physical77.1
  • Mental88.3
  • Career79.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Marking94
  2. Tactical Discipline94
  3. Standing Tackle92
  4. Concentration92
  5. Determination92
  6. Selflessness90
  7. Recovery Runs88
  8. Defensive Positioning88
  9. Interceptions88
  10. Sliding Tackle88

All 64 attributes

Speed 61.5

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration73
  • Dribbling Speed47
  • Top Speed with Ball65
  • Knock-on & Run53
  • Change of Pace60

Shooting 47.2

  • Finishing40
  • Shot Power60
  • Long Shots52
  • Volleys38
  • Curve46
  • Penalties44
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks38
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 55.4

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls50
  • Crossing50
  • Link-up Play54
  • Vision58
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 60.3

  • Dribbling58
  • Possession68
  • First Touch66
  • Skills & Tricks40
  • Weak Foot56
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 60.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement48
  • Runs in Behind36
  • Attacking Positioning44
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs88

Football IQ 74.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity56

Defending Skill 88.0

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking94
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle92
  • Sliding Tackle88
  • Offside Trap78

Physical 77.1

  • Strength80
  • Stamina83
  • Agility69
  • Balance76
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play48
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression88

Mental 88.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness90
  • Concentration92
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline94

Career 79.0

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements63
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
25 July 1958
Foot
Right
Career
1977–1990
Prime
1980-1986

Club career

  • 1977–1986 VfB Stuttgart
  • 1986–1990 Marseille

Honours

Continental title 1

1980 UEFA European Championship

League title · Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart 1

1983–84

League title · Ligue 1 Marseille 2

1988–89, 1989–90

Coupe de France 1

1988–89

German Footballer of the Year 1

1982

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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