Patrick Mboma

Cameroon · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1997-2001

Powerful striker with crisp volleys who led Cameroon to glory

73.2OVR#947 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Finishing87
Shot Power86
Volleys86
Strength86
Attacking Positioning85
Heading84
Hold-up Play84
Shooting Creativity82
Anticipation82
Aerial Duels82

All 64 attributes

Speed 72.8

Top Speed77
Acceleration75
Dribbling Speed71
Top Speed with Ball73
Knock-on & Run71
Change of Pace70

Shooting 77.3

Finishing87
Shot Power86
Long Shots78
Volleys86
Curve64
Penalties76
Heading84
Direct Free Kicks54
Shooting Creativity82
Acrobatics76

Passing 64.3

Short Passing72
Long Passing58
Through Balls68
Crossing58
Link-up Play78
Vision70
Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 76.3

Dribbling76
Possession80
First Touch80
Skills & Tricks70
Weak Foot76
Press Resistance76

Movement 73.4

Off-the-Ball Movement80
Runs in Behind78
Attacking Positioning85
Anticipation82
Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 77.0

Decision Making80
Spatial Awareness78
Game Management74
Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 33.7

Defensive Positioning40
Marking30
Interceptions34
Standing Tackle38
Sliding Tackle28
Offside Trap32

Physical 77.1

Strength86
Stamina71
Agility71
Balance72
Recovery74
Reactions80
Hold-up Play84
Aerial Duels82
Aggression74

Mental 76.3

Big-Game Temperament80
Leadership74
Selflessness72
Concentration78
Determination82
Tactical Discipline72

Career 66.4

Consistency70
Longevity74
Achievements64
Durability66
Loyalty58

Profile

Born: 15 November 1970
Height: 185 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1992–2005
Prime: 1997-2001

Club career

1992–1994 Paris Saint-Germain
1994–1995 Châteauroux (loan)
1995–1996 Metz (loan)
1996–1997 Paris Saint-Germain
1997–1998 Gamba Osaka
1998–2000 Cagliari
2000–2002 Parma
2002–2002 Sunderland (loan)
2002–2003 Al-Ittihad Tripoli
2003–2004 Tokyo Verdy
2004–2005 Vissel Kobe

Honours

Continental title 2

2000 Africa Cup of Nations · 2002 Africa Cup of Nations

Olympic gold medal 1

2000

Coppa Italia 1

2001–02

Coupe de France 1

1994–95

African Footballer of the Year 1