David Ginola

France · Left winger · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-1999

Flamboyant two-footed winger whose dribbling and skill thrilled crowds

Nicknames El Magnifico

75.8OVR#613 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed82.7
  • Shooting80.7
  • Passing84.0
  • Ball Control91.0
  • Movement65.2
  • Football IQ73.0
  • Defending Skill30.8
  • Physical74.3
  • Mental64.2
  • Career68.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Weak Foot95
  2. Dribbling92
  3. Possession92
  4. Skills & Tricks92
  5. Curve90
  6. Crossing90
  7. First Touch90
  8. Balance88
  9. Shooting Creativity86
  10. Dribbling Speed85

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.7

  • Top Speed84
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed85
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run77
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 80.7

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power85
  • Long Shots85
  • Volleys82
  • Curve90
  • Penalties75
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks80
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 84.0

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing90
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision85
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 91.0

  • Dribbling92
  • Possession92
  • First Touch90
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot95
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 65.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement68
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 73.0

  • Decision Making74
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management68
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 30.8

  • Defensive Positioning35
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions35
  • Standing Tackle35
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap20

Physical 74.3

  • Strength75
  • Stamina69
  • Agility84
  • Balance88
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression65

Mental 64.2

  • Big-Game Temperament72
  • Leadership65
  • Selflessness60
  • Concentration66
  • Determination70
  • Tactical Discipline52

Career 68.8

  • Consistency75
  • Longevity75
  • Achievements51
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty65

Profile

Born
25 January 1967
Foot
Right
Career
1985–2002
Prime
1993-1999

Club career

  • 1985–1987 Toulon
  • 1987–1988 Racing Paris
  • 1988–1992 Brest
  • 1992–1995 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 1995–1997 Newcastle United
  • 1997–2000 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2000–2002 Aston Villa
  • 2002–2002 Everton

Honours

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 1

1993–94

League Cup 1

1998–99

Coupe de France 2

1992–93, 1994–95

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1

1998–99

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

1998–99

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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