Lucas Radebe

South Africa · Centre-back (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2001

Committed, inspirational defender who became Leeds captain and a national hero

Nicknames The Chief

73.2OVR#947 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed61.5
  • Shooting47.4
  • Passing57.4
  • Ball Control60.8
  • Movement58.8
  • Football IQ72.5
  • Defending Skill85.3
  • Physical75.1
  • Mental85.0
  • Career72.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty95
  2. Leadership90
  3. Determination90
  4. Standing Tackle88
  5. Sliding Tackle88
  6. Selflessness88
  7. Marking86
  8. Interceptions86
  9. Defensive Positioning84
  10. Tactical Discipline84

All 64 attributes

Speed 61.5

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration67
  • Dribbling Speed49
  • Top Speed with Ball65
  • Knock-on & Run59
  • Change of Pace58

Shooting 47.4

  • Finishing42
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots50
  • Volleys40
  • Curve44
  • Penalties50
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks36
  • Shooting Creativity26
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 57.4

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing68
  • Through Balls58
  • Crossing46
  • Link-up Play56
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 60.8

  • Dribbling60
  • Possession68
  • First Touch64
  • Skills & Tricks44
  • Weak Foot58
  • Press Resistance71

Movement 58.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement46
  • Runs in Behind42
  • Attacking Positioning44
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 72.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity54

Defending Skill 85.3

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking86
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle88
  • Offside Trap80

Physical 75.1

  • Strength82
  • Stamina83
  • Agility65
  • Balance74
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression80

Mental 85.0

  • Big-Game Temperament76
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration82
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 72.4

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements53
  • Durability62
  • Loyalty95

Profile

Born
12 April 1969
Foot
Right
Career
1989–2005
Prime
1996-2001

Club career

  • 1989–1994 Kaizer Chiefs
  • 1994–2005 Leeds United

Honours

Continental title 1

1996 Africa Cup of Nations

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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