Eric Gerets

Belgium · Right-back (Centre-back, Defensive midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1980-1991

Combative, commanding right-back who led PSV to European Cup glory

Nicknames De Leeuw van Rekem

77.0OVR#458 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed67.0
  • Shooting57.8
  • Passing69.7
  • Ball Control70.7
  • Movement71.6
  • Football IQ79.5
  • Defending Skill85.7
  • Physical78.9
  • Mental90.3
  • Career81.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Big-Game Temperament92
  2. Leadership92
  3. Determination92
  4. Longevity92
  5. Aggression90
  6. Selflessness90
  7. Consistency90
  8. Marking88
  9. Standing Tackle88
  10. Concentration88

All 64 attributes

Speed 67.0

  • Top Speed75
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed57
  • Top Speed with Ball70
  • Knock-on & Run61
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 57.8

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power68
  • Long Shots66
  • Volleys52
  • Curve62
  • Penalties58
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity46
  • Acrobatics46

Passing 69.7

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 70.7

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession76
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 71.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement66
  • Runs in Behind64
  • Attacking Positioning58
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 79.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity70

Defending Skill 85.7

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap80

Physical 78.9

  • Strength78
  • Stamina87
  • Agility73
  • Balance80
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression90

Mental 90.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership92
  • Selflessness90
  • Concentration88
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 81.0

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements71
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty68

Profile

Born
18 May 1954
Foot
Right
Career
1971–1992
Prime
1980-1991

Club career

  • 1971–1983 Standard Liège
  • 1983–1984 AC Milan
  • 1985–1985 MVV
  • 1985–1992 PSV Eindhoven

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1988 PSV Eindhoven

League title · Belgian First Division Standard Liège 2

1981–82, 1982–83

League title · Eredivisie PSV Eindhoven 6

1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1991–92

KNVB Cup 3

1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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