Brian McBride

United States · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1998-2007

Brave, aerially fearless target man who became a Fulham cult hero

71.2OVR#1098 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed61.5
  • Shooting70.0
  • Passing58.3
  • Ball Control65.7
  • Movement73.6
  • Football IQ75.5
  • Defending Skill40.7
  • Physical78.7
  • Mental85.3
  • Career75.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading92
  2. Aerial Duels92
  3. Determination92
  4. Loyalty90
  5. Hold-up Play88
  6. Selflessness88
  7. Strength84
  8. Aggression84
  9. Big-Game Temperament84
  10. Tactical Discipline84

All 64 attributes

Speed 61.5

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration69
  • Dribbling Speed55
  • Top Speed with Ball63
  • Knock-on & Run59
  • Change of Pace54

Shooting 70.0

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots66
  • Volleys76
  • Curve52
  • Penalties72
  • Heading92
  • Direct Free Kicks44
  • Shooting Creativity58
  • Acrobatics80

Passing 58.3

  • Short Passing66
  • Long Passing46
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing46
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 65.7

  • Dribbling60
  • Possession74
  • First Touch74
  • Skills & Tricks50
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance70

Movement 73.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement78
  • Runs in Behind68
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 75.5

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 40.7

  • Defensive Positioning50
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle46
  • Sliding Tackle38
  • Offside Trap40

Physical 78.7

  • Strength84
  • Stamina83
  • Agility59
  • Balance64
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play88
  • Aerial Duels92
  • Aggression84

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration82
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 75.6

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements50
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty90

Profile

Born
19 June 1972
Height
185 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1994–2010
Prime
1998-2007

Club career

  • 1994–1995 VfL Wolfsburg
  • 1996–2004 Columbus Crew
  • 2000–2000 Preston North End (loan)
  • 2003–2003 Everton (loan)
  • 2004–2008 Fulham
  • 2008–2010 Chicago Fire

Honours

Continental title 1

2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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