Hristo Stoichkov

Bulgaria · Left winger (Striker, Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1990-1995

Fiery forward with a thunderous left foot and a ruthless streak in front of goal

Nicknames Kamata

80.4OVR#155 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“For me, Bulgaria means Hristo Stoichkov. He is an undisputed master of beautiful goals.”

— Johan Cruyff, Barcelona coach · source

Top 10 attributes

Determination94
Shot Power93
Long Shots92
Direct Free Kicks92
Dribbling92
Curve90
Possession90
Aggression90
Big-Game Temperament90
First Touch89

All 64 attributes

Speed 85.3

Top Speed84
Acceleration87
Dribbling Speed85
Top Speed with Ball84
Knock-on & Run84
Change of Pace88

Shooting 85.3

Finishing88
Shot Power93
Long Shots92
Volleys84
Curve90
Penalties81
Heading70
Direct Free Kicks92
Shooting Creativity87
Acrobatics76

Passing 81.6

Short Passing82
Long Passing73
Through Balls84
Crossing82
Link-up Play84
Vision82
Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 83.3

Dribbling92
Possession90
First Touch89
Skills & Tricks86
Weak Foot55
Press Resistance88

Movement 80.0

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind88
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation84
Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 80.5

Decision Making84
Spatial Awareness82
Game Management74
Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 36.5

Defensive Positioning45
Marking34
Interceptions37
Standing Tackle40
Sliding Tackle33
Offside Trap30

Physical 80.3

Strength74
Stamina81
Agility87
Balance84
Recovery88
Reactions87
Hold-up Play70
Aerial Duels62
Aggression90

Mental 78.0

Big-Game Temperament90
Leadership84
Selflessness72
Concentration72
Determination94
Tactical Discipline56

Career 77.8

Consistency82
Longevity76
Achievements81
Durability78
Loyalty72

Profile

Born: 8 February 1966
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Foot: Left
Career: 1982–2003
Prime: 1990-1995

Club career

1982–1984 Hebros Harmanli
1984–1990 CSKA Sofia
1990–1995 Barcelona
1995–1996 Parma
1996–1998 Barcelona
1998–1998 CSKA Sofia
1998–1998 Al Nassr
1998–1999 Kashiwa Reysol
2000–2002 Chicago Fire
2003–2003 D.C. United

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1994

European Cup / Champions League 1

1992 Barcelona

League title · First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) CSKA Sofia 3

1986–87, 1988–89, 1989–90

League title · La Liga Barcelona 5

1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1997–98

Intercontinental Cup 1

1992

UEFA Super Cup 2

1992, 1997

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1996–97

Copa del Rey 2

1996–97, 1997–98

Supercopa de España 4

1991, 1992, 1994, 1996

Supercoppa Italiana 1

1995

World Cup Golden Boot 1