Abedi Pelé

Ghana · Attacking midfielder (Left winger, Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1990-1995

Africa's star, a creative trickster who drove Marseille forward

Nicknames Maestro, African Maradona

78.8OVR#268 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed82.7
  • Shooting74.0
  • Passing79.7
  • Ball Control88.0
  • Movement75.0
  • Football IQ81.5
  • Defending Skill40.7
  • Physical76.9
  • Mental80.7
  • Career76.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Skills & Tricks92
  2. Balance92
  3. Dribbling91
  4. Possession91
  5. First Touch90
  6. Change of Pace88
  7. Recovery88
  8. Agility87
  9. Dribbling Speed86
  10. Link-up Play86

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.7

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed86
  • Top Speed with Ball81
  • Knock-on & Run75
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 74.0

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys70
  • Curve80
  • Penalties74
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 79.7

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision86
  • Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 88.0

  • Dribbling91
  • Possession91
  • First Touch90
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 75.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation77
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 81.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 40.7

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions48
  • Standing Tackle46
  • Sliding Tackle38
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 76.9

  • Strength62
  • Stamina83
  • Agility87
  • Balance92
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels58
  • Aggression70

Mental 80.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration78
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 76.4

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements70
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
5 November 1964
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1978–2000
Prime
1990-1995

Club career

  • 1978–1980 Real Tamale United
  • 1980–1982 Al Sadd
  • 1982–1983 FC Zürich
  • 1986–1987 Chamois Niortais
  • 1987–1987 Mulhouse
  • 1987–1988 Marseille
  • 1988–1990 Lille (loan)
  • 1990–1993 Marseille
  • 1993–1994 Lyon
  • 1994–1996 Torino
  • 1996–1998 1860 Munich
  • 1998–2000 Al Ain

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1993 Marseille

Continental title 1

1982 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Ligue 1 Marseille 2

1990–91, 1991–92

African Footballer of the Year 3

1991, 1992, 1993

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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