Krasimir Balakov

Bulgaria · Attacking midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1994-1998

Left-footed conductor of Stuttgart's 'magic triangle' with exquisite delivery

77.2OVR#427 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed66.5
  • Shooting76.8
  • Passing86.3
  • Ball Control81.0
  • Movement70.4
  • Football IQ88.0
  • Defending Skill40.7
  • Physical68.1
  • Mental77.7
  • Career77.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Through Balls90
  2. Vision90
  3. Curve88
  4. Direct Free Kicks88
  5. Short Passing88
  6. Set-Piece Delivery88
  7. Possession88
  8. First Touch88
  9. Decision Making88
  10. Spatial Awareness88

All 64 attributes

Speed 66.5

  • Top Speed67
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed69
  • Top Speed with Ball63
  • Knock-on & Run57
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 76.8

  • Finishing76
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots86
  • Volleys74
  • Curve88
  • Penalties82
  • Heading54
  • Direct Free Kicks88
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 86.3

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing84
  • Through Balls90
  • Crossing78
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery88

Ball Control 81.0

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession88
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 70.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement78
  • Runs in Behind68
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 88.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 40.7

  • Defensive Positioning48
  • Marking38
  • Interceptions48
  • Standing Tackle44
  • Sliding Tackle36
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 68.1

  • Strength60
  • Stamina73
  • Agility77
  • Balance80
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions75
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression62

Mental 77.7

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration78
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 77.0

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements49
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty84

Profile

Born
29 March 1966
Height
176 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1983–2003
Prime
1994-1998

Club career

  • 1983–1990 Etar Veliko Tarnovo
  • 1990–1995 Sporting CP
  • 1995–2003 VfB Stuttgart

Honours

DFB-Pokal 1

1996–97

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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