Paul Breitner

West Germany · Left-back (Central midfielder, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1972-1982

Combative leader who evolved from attacking full-back into a commanding midfielder

Nicknames Der Afro

81.4OVR#87 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Paul Breitner could single-handedly carry along even a team held back by failure.”
— Dettmar Cramer, Former Bayern Munich coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed76.7
  • Shooting76.9
  • Passing84.3
  • Ball Control82.0
  • Movement81.2
  • Football IQ87.8
  • Defending Skill79.7
  • Physical80.4
  • Mental87.0
  • Career77.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Big-Game Temperament96
  2. Determination94
  3. Leadership92
  4. Penalties90
  5. Short Passing88
  6. Vision88
  7. Decision Making88
  8. Game Management88
  9. Tactical Creativity88
  10. Aggression88

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.7

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed73
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run73
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 76.9

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power86
  • Long Shots87
  • Volleys70
  • Curve76
  • Penalties90
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks78
  • Shooting Creativity74
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 84.3

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing80
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery78

Ball Control 82.0

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession86
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks72
  • Weak Foot80
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 81.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 87.8

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness87
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 79.7

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking80
  • Interceptions80
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle80
  • Offside Trap72

Physical 80.4

  • Strength76
  • Stamina86
  • Agility79
  • Balance82
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions83
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression88

Mental 87.0

  • Big-Game Temperament96
  • Leadership92
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration84
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 77.8

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements88
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
5 September 1951
Height
176 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1970–1983
Prime
1972-1982

Club career

  • 1970–1974 Bayern Munich
  • 1974–1977 Real Madrid
  • 1977–1978 Eintracht Braunschweig
  • 1978–1983 Bayern Munich

Honours

World Cup 1

1974 West Germany

European Cup / Champions League 1

1974 Bayern Munich

Continental title 1

1972 UEFA European Championship

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 5

1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1979–80, 1980–81

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

1974–75, 1975–76

Copa del Rey 1

1974–75

DFB-Pokal 2

1970–71, 1981–82

German Footballer of the Year 1

1981

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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