Neville Southall

Wales · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1984-1991

Unpolished but towering shot-stopper who guarded Everton's golden era

Nicknames Big Nev

69.3OVR#22 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping83.8
  • Speed17.0
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement15.6
  • Football IQ73.0
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical72.0
  • Mental86.3
  • Career85.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Reflexes96
  2. Loyalty95
  3. Longevity94
  4. GK Positioning92
  5. One-on-Ones92
  6. Reactions92
  7. Concentration92
  8. Determination92
  9. Consistency92
  10. Diving90

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 83.8

  • Diving90
  • Handling86
  • Reflexes96
  • GK Positioning92
  • One-on-Ones92
  • Commanding Area86
  • Kicking74
  • Distribution66
  • Sweeping72

Speed 17.0

  • Top Speed50
  • Acceleration52
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 15.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 73.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity38

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 72.0

  • Strength82
  • Stamina78
  • Agility82
  • Balance78
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions92
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels84
  • Aggression66

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration92
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 85.6

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity94
  • Achievements59
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty95

Profile

Born
16 September 1958
Height
185 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1980–2001
Prime
1984-1991

Club career

  • 1980–1981 Bury
  • 1981–1998 Everton
  • 1983–1983 Port Vale (loan)
  • 1997–1997 Southend United (loan)
  • 1998–1998 Stoke City
  • 1998–1999 Torquay United
  • 2000–2000 Bradford City

Honours

League title · First Division Everton 2

1984–85, 1986–87

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1984–85

FA Cup 2

1983–84, 1994–95

Community Shield 3

1984, 1985, 1995

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

1984–85

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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