Nikos Machlas

Greece · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2001

Greek goal machine with superb positioning in front of goal

70.3OVR#1154 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Finishing88
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation88
Heading82
Off-the-Ball Movement80
Runs in Behind80
Shot Power78
Volleys78
Reactions78
Durability78

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.5

Top Speed75
Acceleration77
Dribbling Speed67
Top Speed with Ball71
Knock-on & Run69
Change of Pace70

Shooting 72.2

Finishing88
Shot Power78
Long Shots70
Volleys78
Curve58
Penalties72
Heading82
Direct Free Kicks50
Shooting Creativity70
Acrobatics76

Passing 59.1

Short Passing68
Long Passing52
Through Balls60
Crossing54
Link-up Play72
Vision62
Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 70.7

Dribbling72
Possession74
First Touch76
Skills & Tricks62
Weak Foot70
Press Resistance70

Movement 74.8

Off-the-Ball Movement80
Runs in Behind80
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation88
Recovery Runs38

Football IQ 74.0

Decision Making76
Spatial Awareness76
Game Management70
Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 32.7

Defensive Positioning38
Marking32
Interceptions28
Standing Tackle38
Sliding Tackle32
Offside Trap28

Physical 72.2

Strength70
Stamina69
Agility73
Balance72
Recovery70
Reactions78
Hold-up Play70
Aerial Duels76
Aggression72

Mental 69.7

Big-Game Temperament70
Leadership60
Selflessness66
Concentration76
Determination76
Tactical Discipline70

Career 68.4

Consistency74
Longevity74
Achievements46
Durability78
Loyalty70

Profile

Born: 16 June 1973
Height: 181 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1990–2005
Prime: 1996-2001

Club career

1990–1996 OFI
1996–1999 Vitesse
1999–2002 Ajax
2002–2003 Sevilla (loan)
2003–2005 Iraklis

Honours

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 1

2001–02

League title · Cypriot First Division APOEL 1

2006–07

KNVB Cup 1