Bobby Moore

England · Centre-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1963-1972

Captain who defended through flawless positioning and clean, perfectly timed tackles

Nicknames Mooro

81.8OVR#71 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“There should be a law against him. He knows what's happening twenty minutes before everyone else.”
— Jock Stein

Category averages

  • Speed57.2
  • Shooting54.2
  • Passing76.9
  • Ball Control75.8
  • Movement66.2
  • Football IQ89.8
  • Defending Skill94.0
  • Physical74.2
  • Mental92.8
  • Career86.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Defensive Positioning98
  2. Interceptions97
  3. Anticipation96
  4. Standing Tackle96
  5. Leadership96
  6. Concentration96
  7. Spatial Awareness95
  8. Marking95
  9. Big-Game Temperament95
  10. Decision Making94

All 64 attributes

Speed 57.2

  • Top Speed67
  • Acceleration65
  • Dribbling Speed47
  • Top Speed with Ball61
  • Knock-on & Run45
  • Change of Pace58

Shooting 54.2

  • Finishing50
  • Shot Power65
  • Long Shots60
  • Volleys50
  • Curve60
  • Penalties55
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics40

Passing 76.9

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing88
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing65
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery55

Ball Control 75.8

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession85
  • First Touch85
  • Skills & Tricks55
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 66.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement60
  • Runs in Behind42
  • Attacking Positioning55
  • Anticipation96
  • Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 89.8

  • Decision Making94
  • Spatial Awareness95
  • Game Management92
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 94.0

  • Defensive Positioning98
  • Marking95
  • Interceptions97
  • Standing Tackle96
  • Sliding Tackle90
  • Offside Trap88

Physical 74.2

  • Strength80
  • Stamina79
  • Agility69
  • Balance82
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression70

Mental 92.8

  • Big-Game Temperament95
  • Leadership96
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration96
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 86.2

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements77
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
12 April 1941
Foot
Right
Career
1958–1978
Prime
1963-1972

Club career

  • 1958–1974 West Ham United
  • 1974–1977 Fulham
  • 1976–1976 San Antonio Thunder
  • 1978–1978 Seattle Sounders
  • 1978–1978 Herning Fremad

Honours

World Cup 1

1966 England

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1964–65

FA Cup 1

1963–64

Community Shield 1

1964

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

1963–64

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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