Michel Preud'homme

Belgium · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1987-1996

Keeper with flawless positioning and reflexes, the best of the 1994 World Cup

69.6OVR#20 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping84.6
  • Speed18.7
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement17.0
  • Football IQ77.8
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical70.1
  • Mental86.3
  • Career80.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Reflexes95
  2. GK Positioning94
  3. Reactions94
  4. Big-Game Temperament92
  5. Concentration92
  6. Diving90
  7. Consistency90
  8. Longevity90
  9. Handling88
  10. One-on-Ones88

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 84.6

  • Diving90
  • Handling88
  • Reflexes95
  • GK Positioning94
  • One-on-Ones88
  • Commanding Area84
  • Kicking72
  • Distribution74
  • Sweeping76

Speed 18.7

  • Top Speed54
  • Acceleration58
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 17.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 77.8

  • Decision Making87
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity50

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 70.1

  • Strength72
  • Stamina74
  • Agility86
  • Balance82
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions94
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression55

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration92
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 80.8

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements58
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
24 January 1959
Height
182 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1977–1999
Prime
1987-1996

Club career

  • 1977–1986 Standard Liège
  • 1986–1994 KV Mechelen
  • 1994–1999 Benfica

Honours

League title · Belgian First Division Standard Liège 2

1981–82, 1982–83

League title · Belgian First Division KV Mechelen 1

1988–89

UEFA Super Cup 1

1988

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1987–88

Taça de Portugal 1

1995–96

World Cup Golden Glove 1

1994

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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