Kevin Keegan

England · Second striker (Striker, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1975-1982

Small but tireless forward who leapt high and never stopped running

Nicknames Mighty Mouse

81.9OVR#66 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He's quick, good in the air and has two good feet.”

— Bill Shankly, Liverpool manager · 1971 · source

Top 10 attributes

Determination96
Stamina93
Recovery92
Selflessness92
Attacking Positioning91
Possession90
Off-the-Ball Movement90
Finishing88
Shot Power88
Long Shots88

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.8

Top Speed81
Acceleration83
Dribbling Speed81
Top Speed with Ball79
Knock-on & Run77
Change of Pace84

Shooting 82.4

Finishing88
Shot Power88
Long Shots88
Volleys87
Curve78
Penalties83
Heading86
Direct Free Kicks70
Shooting Creativity76
Acrobatics80

Passing 74.6

Short Passing80
Long Passing70
Through Balls74
Crossing71
Link-up Play84
Vision77
Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 82.5

Dribbling86
Possession90
First Touch86
Skills & Tricks74
Weak Foot76
Press Resistance83

Movement 86.6

Off-the-Ball Movement90
Runs in Behind88
Attacking Positioning91
Anticipation88
Recovery Runs76

Football IQ 83.5

Decision Making86
Spatial Awareness84
Game Management78
Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 38.5

Defensive Positioning50
Marking34
Interceptions37
Standing Tackle42
Sliding Tackle33
Offside Trap35

Physical 83.8

Strength72
Stamina93
Agility81
Balance82
Recovery92
Reactions88
Hold-up Play76
Aerial Duels82
Aggression88

Mental 88.0

Big-Game Temperament86
Leadership84
Selflessness92
Concentration86
Determination96
Tactical Discipline84

Career 82.0

Consistency88
Longevity80
Achievements80
Durability84
Loyalty78

Profile

Born: 14 February 1951
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Foot: Right
Career: 1968–1984
Prime: 1975-1982

Club career

1968–1971 Scunthorpe United
1971–1977 Liverpool
1977–1980 Hamburg
1980–1982 Southampton
1982–1984 Newcastle United

Honours

Ballon d'Or 2

1978 · 1979

European Cup / Champions League 1

1977 Liverpool

Europa League 2

1973 Liverpool · 1976 Liverpool

League title · Football League First Division Liverpool 3

1972–73, 1975–76, 1976–77

League title · Bundesliga Hamburg 1

1978–79

FA Cup 1

1973–74

Community Shield 2

1974, 1976

English First Division Top Scorer 1

1981–82

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1