Michael Laudrup

Denmark · Attacking midfielder (Second striker, Left winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1985-1996

Genius playmaker whose no-look passes and gliding dribbles split defences

80.7OVR#133 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He saw things that nobody else saw.”
— Jan Mølby, Denmark teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed80.3
  • Shooting75.8
  • Passing88.9
  • Ball Control92.2
  • Movement74.6
  • Football IQ91.0
  • Defending Skill32.0
  • Physical71.7
  • Mental77.7
  • Career73.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Through Balls96
  2. Vision96
  3. Short Passing94
  4. Link-up Play94
  5. Dribbling94
  6. Possession94
  7. First Touch94
  8. Press Resistance93
  9. Change of Pace92
  10. Skills & Tricks92

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.3

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed88
  • Top Speed with Ball77
  • Knock-on & Run65
  • Change of Pace92

Shooting 75.8

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys76
  • Curve86
  • Penalties74
  • Heading56
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics66

Passing 88.9

  • Short Passing94
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls96
  • Crossing80
  • Link-up Play94
  • Vision96
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 92.2

  • Dribbling94
  • Possession94
  • First Touch94
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot86
  • Press Resistance93

Movement 74.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 91.0

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness92
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity92

Defending Skill 32.0

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 71.7

  • Strength60
  • Stamina69
  • Agility89
  • Balance92
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression54

Mental 77.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination78
  • Tactical Discipline68

Career 73.0

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements75
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty30

Profile

Born
15 June 1964
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1981–1998
Prime
1985-1996

Club career

  • 1981–1982 KB
  • 1982–1983 Brøndby
  • 1983–1989 Juventus
  • 1983–1985 Lazio (loan)
  • 1989–1994 Barcelona
  • 1994–1996 Real Madrid
  • 1996–1997 Vissel Kobe
  • 1997–1998 Ajax

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1992 Barcelona

League title · Serie A Juventus 1

1985–86

League title · La Liga Barcelona 4

1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

1994–95

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 1

1997–98

Intercontinental Cup 1

1985

UEFA Super Cup 1

1992

Confederations Cup 1

1995

Copa del Rey 1

1989–90

KNVB Cup 1

1997–98

Supercopa de España 2

1991, 1992

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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