Laurent Pokou

Ivory Coast · Striker · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1968-1976

Explosive goalscorer who set the Africa Cup of Nations scoring record

Nicknames L'Homme d'Asmara

73.7OVR#892 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed80.8
  • Shooting74.9
  • Passing63.4
  • Ball Control79.8
  • Movement76.6
  • Football IQ72.5
  • Defending Skill28.7
  • Physical76.1
  • Mental71.3
  • Career69.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing89
  2. Attacking Positioning89
  3. Runs in Behind88
  4. Dribbling87
  5. Anticipation86
  6. Reactions86
  7. Big-Game Temperament84
  8. Top Speed83
  9. Acceleration82
  10. Change of Pace82

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.8

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball80
  • Knock-on & Run79
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 74.9

  • Finishing89
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys82
  • Curve68
  • Penalties76
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 63.4

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 79.8

  • Dribbling87
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 76.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning89
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 72.5

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management68
  • Tactical Creativity70

Defending Skill 28.7

  • Defensive Positioning34
  • Marking26
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle32
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap24

Physical 76.1

  • Strength68
  • Stamina75
  • Agility82
  • Balance82
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression74

Mental 71.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership64
  • Selflessness64
  • Concentration74
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline60

Career 69.4

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements47
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
10 August 1947
Foot
Right
Career
1966–1980
Prime
1968-1976

Club career

  • 1966–1973 ASEC Abidjan
  • 1973–1977 Rennes
  • 1977–1978 Nancy
  • 1978–1979 Rennes
  • 1979–1980 ASEC Abidjan

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