Michel Platini

France · Attacking midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1979-1987

Commanding playmaker whose passing and free kicks made him a top scorer

Nicknames Platoche, Le Roi

84.3OVR#16 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“We bought Platini for a pittance, then he topped it off with foie gras.”

— Gianni Agnelli, Juventus owner · source

Top 10 attributes

Direct Free Kicks98
Penalties96
Vision96
Curve95
Through Balls95
Big-Game Temperament95
Decision Making94
Spatial Awareness94
First Touch93
Finishing92

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Penalties 96Penalty record 44/46 (96%) · career all compssource

All 64 attributes

Speed 75.2

Top Speed77
Acceleration79
Dribbling Speed77
Top Speed with Ball73
Knock-on & Run65
Change of Pace80

Shooting 88.7

Finishing92
Shot Power88
Long Shots92
Volleys88
Curve95
Penalties ●96
Heading80
Direct Free Kicks98
Shooting Creativity88
Acrobatics70

Passing 91.4

Short Passing92
Long Passing92
Through Balls95
Crossing85
Link-up Play90
Vision96
Set-Piece Delivery90

Ball Control 87.5

Dribbling88
Possession92
First Touch93
Skills & Tricks82
Weak Foot82
Press Resistance88

Movement 81.8

Off-the-Ball Movement92
Runs in Behind88
Attacking Positioning92
Anticipation87
Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 93.0

Decision Making94
Spatial Awareness94
Game Management92
Tactical Creativity92

Defending Skill 40.8

Defensive Positioning50
Marking40
Interceptions45
Standing Tackle45
Sliding Tackle35
Offside Trap30

Physical 75.3

Strength70
Stamina72
Agility81
Balance85
Recovery80
Reactions82
Hold-up Play68
Aerial Duels75
Aggression65

Mental 82.2

Big-Game Temperament95
Leadership90
Selflessness72
Concentration82
Determination90
Tactical Discipline64

Career 84.4

Consistency92
Longevity82
Achievements88
Durability82
Loyalty78

Profile

Born: 21 June 1955
Height: 178 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1972–1987
Prime: 1979-1987

Club career

1972–1979 Nancy
1979–1982 Saint-Étienne
1982–1987 Juventus

Honours

Ballon d'Or 3

1983 · 1984 · 1985

European Cup / Champions League 1

1985 Juventus

Continental title 1

1984 UEFA European Championship

League title · Ligue 1 Saint-Étienne 1

1980–81

League title · Serie A Juventus 2

1983–84, 1985–86

Intercontinental Cup 1

1985

UEFA Super Cup 1

1984

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1983–84

Coppa Italia 1

1982–83

Coupe de France 1

1977–78

Euro Golden Boot 1