Murtaz Khurtsilava

Soviet Union · Centre-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1966-1972

Powerful man-marker who anchored the Soviet defence in the late 1960s

72.0OVR#1049 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed55.7
  • Shooting47.3
  • Passing56.0
  • Ball Control59.0
  • Movement54.4
  • Football IQ70.5
  • Defending Skill83.7
  • Physical73.6
  • Mental85.0
  • Career76.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty95
  2. Marking88
  3. Strength88
  4. Heading86
  5. Standing Tackle86
  6. Aerial Duels86
  7. Leadership86
  8. Determination86
  9. Tactical Discipline86
  10. Defensive Positioning84

All 64 attributes

Speed 55.7

  • Top Speed65
  • Acceleration63
  • Dribbling Speed45
  • Top Speed with Ball55
  • Knock-on & Run52
  • Change of Pace54

Shooting 47.3

  • Finishing40
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots52
  • Volleys38
  • Curve42
  • Penalties45
  • Heading86
  • Direct Free Kicks36
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 56.0

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls56
  • Crossing46
  • Link-up Play60
  • Vision58
  • Set-Piece Delivery38

Ball Control 59.0

  • Dribbling56
  • Possession64
  • First Touch62
  • Skills & Tricks46
  • Weak Foot58
  • Press Resistance68

Movement 54.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement44
  • Runs in Behind38
  • Attacking Positioning42
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 70.5

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity50

Defending Skill 83.7

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle86
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap76

Physical 73.6

  • Strength88
  • Stamina77
  • Agility59
  • Balance70
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression82

Mental 85.0

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership86
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration84
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 76.2

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements46
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty95

Profile

Born
5 January 1943
Foot
Right
Career
1961–1976
Prime
1966-1972

Club career

  • 1961–1976 Dinamo Tbilisi

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