David Seaman

England · Goalkeeper · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1990-1999

Unflappable Arsenal keeper built on superb positioning and safe handling

Nicknames Safe Hands, Spunky

68.2OVR#40 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping82.2
  • Speed16.3
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement16.4
  • Football IQ74.0
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical69.3
  • Mental85.0
  • Career83.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. GK Positioning92
  2. Longevity92
  3. Handling90
  4. Consistency90
  5. Reflexes88
  6. Commanding Area88
  7. Concentration88
  8. Loyalty88
  9. Diving86
  10. Decision Making86

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 82.2

  • Diving86
  • Handling90
  • Reflexes88
  • GK Positioning92
  • One-on-Ones84
  • Commanding Area88
  • Kicking78
  • Distribution72
  • Sweeping62

Speed 16.3

  • Top Speed48
  • Acceleration50
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 16.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 74.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity42

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 69.3

  • Strength84
  • Stamina72
  • Agility80
  • Balance78
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression58

Mental 85.0

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration88
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 83.0

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements63
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
19 September 1963
Height
193 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1982–2004
Prime
1990-1999

Club career

  • 1982–1984 Peterborough United
  • 1984–1986 Birmingham City
  • 1986–1990 Queens Park Rangers
  • 1990–2003 Arsenal
  • 2003–2004 Manchester City

Honours

League title · Football League First Division Arsenal 1

1990–91

League title · Premier League Arsenal 2

1997–98, 2001–02

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1993–94

FA Cup 4

1992–93, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03

League Cup 1

1992–93

Community Shield 3

1991, 1998, 2002

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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