Karl-Heinz Riedle

Germany · Striker · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1988-1997

Air Riedle, a header specialist with astonishing leap

Nicknames Air, Kalle

73.5OVR#910 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed70.5
  • Shooting74.2
  • Passing60.0
  • Ball Control71.3
  • Movement77.6
  • Football IQ74.5
  • Defending Skill34.7
  • Physical78.2
  • Mental80.3
  • Career76.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aerial Duels93
  2. Heading92
  3. Attacking Positioning88
  4. Finishing86
  5. Anticipation86
  6. Big-Game Temperament86
  7. Acrobatics84
  8. Runs in Behind84
  9. Determination84
  10. Off-the-Ball Movement82

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.5

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed63
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 74.2

  • Finishing86
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys80
  • Curve60
  • Penalties74
  • Heading92
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics84

Passing 60.0

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls56
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 71.3

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession78
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 77.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 74.5

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 34.7

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking34
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 78.2

  • Strength74
  • Stamina77
  • Agility75
  • Balance76
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions81
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels93
  • Aggression78

Mental 80.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 76.6

  • Consistency78
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements77
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
16 September 1965
Height
179 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1983–2001
Prime
1988-1997

Club career

  • 1983–1986 FC Augsburg
  • 1986–1987 Blau-Weiß 90 Berlin
  • 1987–1990 Werder Bremen
  • 1990–1993 Lazio
  • 1993–1997 Borussia Dortmund
  • 1997–1999 Liverpool
  • 1999–2001 Fulham

Honours

World Cup 1

1990 West Germany

European Cup / Champions League 1

1997 Borussia Dortmund

League title · Bundesliga Werder Bremen 1

1987–88

League title · Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund 2

1994–95, 1995–96

DFL-Supercup 3

1988, 1995, 1996

Euro Golden Boot 1

1992

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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