Raymond Kopa

France · Second striker (Attacking midfielder, Right winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1955-1960

France's first star, a dribbling forward who linked play with clever passing

Nicknames Le Napoléon du football

80.7OVR#133 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Raymond Kopa was an exceptional player, an inspiration for many generations.”
— Gianni Infantino, FIFA president · 2017 · source

Category averages

  • Speed80.3
  • Shooting79.0
  • Passing83.9
  • Ball Control88.3
  • Movement74.0
  • Football IQ87.5
  • Defending Skill39.5
  • Physical75.6
  • Mental80.7
  • Career83.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling93
  2. Possession93
  3. First Touch92
  4. Change of Pace90
  5. Press Resistance90
  6. Balance90
  7. Through Balls88
  8. Link-up Play88
  9. Vision88
  10. Decision Making88

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.3

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed84
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace90

Shooting 79.0

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power81
  • Long Shots87
  • Volleys81
  • Curve86
  • Penalties85
  • Heading68
  • Direct Free Kicks78
  • Shooting Creativity78
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 83.9

  • Short Passing87
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing78
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 88.3

  • Dribbling93
  • Possession93
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance90

Movement 74.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning86
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 87.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 39.5

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking39
  • Interceptions46
  • Standing Tackle43
  • Sliding Tackle37
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 75.6

  • Strength68
  • Stamina77
  • Agility87
  • Balance90
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play68
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression70

Mental 80.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 83.8

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements85
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
13 October 1931
Height
169 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1949–1967
Prime
1955-1960

Club career

  • 1949–1951 Angers
  • 1951–1956 Reims
  • 1956–1959 Real Madrid
  • 1959–1967 Reims

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1958

European Cup / Champions League 3

1957 Real Madrid · 1958 Real Madrid · 1959 Real Madrid

League title · Ligue 1 Reims 4

1952–53, 1954–55, 1959–60, 1961–62

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

1956–57, 1957–58

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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