Ruud Krol

Netherlands · Left-back (Centre-back) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1971-1980

Versatile defender who embodied Total Football from the back line

81.1OVR#112 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed72.2
  • Shooting64.3
  • Passing81.1
  • Ball Control77.8
  • Movement75.6
  • Football IQ86.5
  • Defending Skill89.5
  • Physical77.4
  • Mental86.7
  • Career84.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Offside Trap93
  2. Decision Making90
  3. Defensive Positioning90
  4. Interceptions90
  5. Consistency90
  6. Anticipation89
  7. Marking89
  8. Standing Tackle89
  9. Spatial Awareness88
  10. Selflessness88

All 64 attributes

Speed 72.2

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration77
  • Dribbling Speed63
  • Top Speed with Ball75
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 64.3

  • Finishing60
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots75
  • Volleys60
  • Curve70
  • Penalties60
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks70
  • Shooting Creativity45
  • Acrobatics45

Passing 81.1

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing78
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision85
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 77.8

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession84
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 75.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind68
  • Attacking Positioning60
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs85

Football IQ 86.5

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 89.5

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking89
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle89
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap93

Physical 77.4

  • Strength80
  • Stamina85
  • Agility75
  • Balance80
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression75

Mental 86.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership86
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration88
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 84.8

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements80
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
24 March 1949
Foot
Left
Career
1968–1986
Prime
1971-1980

Club career

  • 1968–1980 Ajax
  • 1980–1980 Vancouver Whitecaps
  • 1980–1984 Napoli
  • 1984–1986 Cannes

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 3

1971 Ajax · 1972 Ajax · 1973 Ajax

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 6

1969–70, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80

Intercontinental Cup 1

1972

UEFA Super Cup 2

1972, 1973

KNVB Cup 4

1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1978–79

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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