Sepp Maier

West Germany · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1970-1978

Cat-like reflexes made him the last line of Bayern's golden era

Nicknames Die Katze von Anzing

70.2OVR#13 of 90 goalkeepers

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

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping83.0
  • Speed16.7
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement16.4
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical70.7
  • Mental88.7
  • Career91.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty99
  2. Consistency98
  3. Reflexes95
  4. Reactions94
  5. Big-Game Temperament94
  6. Longevity94
  7. Diving92
  8. Recovery92
  9. Concentration92
  10. Determination92

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 83.0

  • Diving92
  • Handling86
  • Reflexes95
  • GK Positioning88
  • One-on-Ones90
  • Commanding Area78
  • Kicking76
  • Distribution72
  • Sweeping70

Speed 16.7

  • Top Speed48
  • 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 16.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity42

Defending Skill –

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

Physical 70.7

  • Strength74
  • Stamina74
  • Agility82
  • Balance84
  • Recovery92
  • Reactions94
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels78
  • Aggression58

Mental 88.7

  • Big-Game Temperament94
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration92
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 91.2

  • Consistency98
  • Longevity94
  • Achievements91
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty99

Profile

Born
28 February 1944
Height
181 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1962–1979
Prime
1970-1978

Club career

  • 1962–1979 Bayern Munich

Honours

World Cup 1

1974 West Germany

European Cup / Champions League 3

1974 Bayern Munich · 1975 Bayern Munich · 1976 Bayern Munich

Continental title 1

1972 UEFA European Championship

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 4

1968–69, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74

Intercontinental Cup 1

1976

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1966–67

DFB-Pokal 4

1965–66, 1966–67, 1968–69, 1970–71

German Footballer of the Year 3

1975, 1977, 1978

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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