Kenny Sansom

England · Left-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1979-1986

Neat, dependable left-back with tidy ball control, England's regular for years

74.6OVR#787 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed71.2
  • Shooting51.0
  • Passing72.6
  • Ball Control74.0
  • Movement66.4
  • Football IQ77.5
  • Defending Skill82.3
  • Physical72.2
  • Mental81.3
  • Career73.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Consistency92
  2. Concentration86
  3. Tactical Discipline86
  4. Longevity86
  5. Durability86
  6. Decision Making84
  7. Standing Tackle84
  8. Balance84
  9. Possession82
  10. First Touch82

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.2

  • Top Speed75
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed69
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run65
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 51.0

  • Finishing46
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots56
  • Volleys46
  • Curve64
  • Penalties50
  • Heading58
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • Acrobatics40

Passing 72.6

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 74.0

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks64
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 66.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement58
  • Runs in Behind60
  • Attacking Positioning52
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 77.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity68

Defending Skill 82.3

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking82
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 72.2

  • Strength64
  • Stamina79
  • Agility79
  • Balance84
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression70

Mental 81.3

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration86
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 73.8

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements43
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
26 September 1958
Height
168 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1975–1995
Prime
1979-1986

Club career

  • 1975–1980 Crystal Palace
  • 1980–1988 Arsenal
  • 1988–1989 Newcastle United
  • 1989–1991 Queens Park Rangers
  • 1991–1993 Coventry City
  • 1993–1993 Everton
  • 1993–1993 Brentford
  • 1994–1995 Watford

Honours

League Cup 1

1986–87

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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