Eduard Streltsov

Soviet Union · Second striker (Striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1955-1968

The Soviet Pele, a powerful forward with deft backheel passes

Nicknames Russian Pelé

79.0OVR#251 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“A tall, powerful forward, possessed of a fine first touch and extraordinary footballing intelligence.”
— Jonathan Wilson, football journalist · 2006 · source

Category averages

  • Speed79.3
  • Shooting81.8
  • Passing77.6
  • Ball Control83.2
  • Movement76.4
  • Football IQ86.5
  • Defending Skill35.7
  • Physical81.4
  • Mental76.3
  • Career74.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty97
  2. Finishing92
  3. Attacking Positioning91
  4. Link-up Play90
  5. Shot Power89
  6. Possession88
  7. First Touch88
  8. Decision Making88
  9. Spatial Awareness88
  10. Tactical Creativity88

All 64 attributes

Speed 79.3

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run77
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 81.8

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power89
  • Long Shots85
  • Volleys82
  • Curve75
  • Penalties82
  • Heading85
  • Direct Free Kicks70
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 77.6

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing71
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing69
  • Link-up Play90
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 83.2

  • Dribbling85
  • Possession88
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 76.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning91
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 86.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 35.7

  • Defensive Positioning38
  • Marking37
  • Interceptions38
  • Standing Tackle39
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 81.4

  • Strength86
  • Stamina77
  • Agility83
  • Balance84
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play86
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression79

Mental 76.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration76
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline64

Career 74.4

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements53
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty97

Profile

Born
21 July 1937
Height
182 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1954–1970
Prime
1955-1968

Club career

  • 1954–1958 Torpedo Moscow
  • 1965–1970 Torpedo Moscow

Honours

League title · Soviet Top League Torpedo Moscow 1

1965

Olympic gold medal 1

1956

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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