Théophile Abega

Cameroon · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1978-1986

Cameroon's 'Doctor', a skilful midfield leader with soft technique

Nicknames Le Docteur

75.0OVR#729 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed68.8
  • Shooting68.0
  • Passing76.3
  • Ball Control79.0
  • Movement71.6
  • Football IQ81.5
  • Defending Skill60.7
  • Physical72.4
  • Mental83.0
  • Career76.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Leadership90
  2. Short Passing84
  3. Possession84
  4. First Touch84
  5. Decision Making84
  6. Big-Game Temperament84
  7. Determination84
  8. Link-up Play82
  9. Press Resistance82
  10. Spatial Awareness82

All 64 attributes

Speed 68.8

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run59
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 68.0

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys66
  • Curve70
  • Penalties70
  • Heading68
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity68
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 76.3

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing66
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery64

Ball Control 79.0

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 71.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind70
  • Attacking Positioning72
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs64

Football IQ 81.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 60.7

  • Defensive Positioning66
  • Marking60
  • Interceptions70
  • Standing Tackle68
  • Sliding Tackle58
  • Offside Trap42

Physical 72.4

  • Strength70
  • Stamina77
  • Agility73
  • Balance76
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play64
  • Aerial Duels68
  • Aggression72

Mental 83.0

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 76.0

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements62
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
9 July 1954
Foot
Right
Career
1974–1987
Prime
1978-1986

Club career

  • 1974–1984 Canon Yaoundé
  • 1984–1985 Toulouse
  • 1985–1987 Vevey Sports

Honours

Continental title 1

1984 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Elite One Canon Yaoundé 4

1977, 1979, 1980, 1982

African Footballer of the Year 1

1984

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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