Stuart Pearce

England · Left-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1988-1996

Indomitable 'Psycho' left-back with a thunderous left foot and fierce tackling

Nicknames Psycho

75.0OVR#729 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed66.2
  • Shooting67.9
  • Passing69.7
  • Ball Control62.8
  • Movement63.2
  • Football IQ72.5
  • Defending Skill84.3
  • Physical78.8
  • Mental90.2
  • Career79.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination97
  2. Aggression95
  3. Leadership94
  4. Shot Power92
  5. Big-Game Temperament92
  6. Longevity92
  7. Consistency90
  8. Standing Tackle89
  9. Stamina89
  10. Recovery88

All 64 attributes

Speed 66.2

  • Top Speed75
  • Acceleration73
  • Dribbling Speed53
  • Top Speed with Ball69
  • Knock-on & Run65
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 67.9

  • Finishing52
  • Shot Power92
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys55
  • Curve70
  • Penalties82
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks84
  • Shooting Creativity46
  • Acrobatics48

Passing 69.7

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play66
  • Vision64
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 62.8

  • Dribbling62
  • Possession72
  • First Touch70
  • Skills & Tricks54
  • Weak Foot45
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 63.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement52
  • Runs in Behind52
  • Attacking Positioning54
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 72.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity58

Defending Skill 84.3

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking85
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle89
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap78

Physical 78.8

  • Strength82
  • Stamina89
  • Agility67
  • Balance76
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression95

Mental 90.2

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership94
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration86
  • Determination97
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 79.6

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements46
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
24 April 1962
Height
178 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1983–2002
Prime
1988-1996

Club career

  • 1978–1983 Wealdstone
  • 1983–1985 Coventry City
  • 1985–1997 Nottingham Forest
  • 1997–1999 Newcastle United
  • 1999–2001 West Ham United
  • 2001–2002 Manchester City

Honours

League Cup 2

1988–89, 1989–90

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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