John Barnes

England · Left winger (Central midfielder, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1985-1991

Powerful, skilful left winger who orchestrated Liverpool's attack

Nicknames Digger

79.3OVR#227 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Technically, he's the best player I've ever trained or played with.”
— Jamie Carragher, Liverpool teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed83.0
  • Shooting76.2
  • Passing82.9
  • Ball Control85.7
  • Movement75.6
  • Football IQ84.0
  • Defending Skill41.3
  • Physical77.6
  • Mental80.0
  • Career75.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling90
  2. Possession90
  3. First Touch88
  4. Press Resistance88
  5. Balance88
  6. Crossing87
  7. Change of Pace86
  8. Short Passing86
  9. Skills & Tricks86
  10. Spatial Awareness86

All 64 attributes

Speed 83.0

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed85
  • Top Speed with Ball83
  • Knock-on & Run79
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 76.2

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys74
  • Curve82
  • Penalties78
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks78
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 82.9

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing87
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision85
  • Set-Piece Delivery80

Ball Control 85.7

  • Dribbling90
  • Possession90
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 75.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs60

Football IQ 84.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 41.3

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions50
  • Standing Tackle48
  • Sliding Tackle38
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 77.6

  • Strength80
  • Stamina79
  • Agility83
  • Balance88
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression64

Mental 80.0

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 75.4

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements57
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
7 November 1963
Height
180 cm
Career
1981–1999
Prime
1985-1991

Club career

  • 1981–1987 Watford
  • 1987–1997 Liverpool
  • 1997–1999 Newcastle United
  • 1999–1999 Charlton Athletic

Honours

League title · First Division Liverpool 2

1987–88, 1989–90

FA Cup 2

1988–89, 1991–92

League Cup 1

1994–95

Community Shield 3

1988, 1989, 1990

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1

1987–88

FWA Footballer of the Year 2

1987–88, 1989–90

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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