Saeed Al-Owairan

Saudi Arabia · Left winger (Attacking midfielder, Striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1992-1996

Dribbler famed for a 70-metre solo goal against Belgium at USA 94

Nicknames Maradona of the Arabs

71.3OVR#1090 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed81.7
  • Shooting68.6
  • Passing69.7
  • Ball Control78.8
  • Movement68.4
  • Football IQ68.0
  • Defending Skill29.7
  • Physical71.1
  • Mental67.3
  • Career71.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty95
  2. Dribbling87
  3. Top Speed83
  4. Acceleration83
  5. Dribbling Speed83
  6. Top Speed with Ball82
  7. Change of Pace82
  8. Possession82
  9. First Touch82
  10. Skills & Tricks82

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.7

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration83
  • Dribbling Speed83
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run77
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 68.6

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys68
  • Curve70
  • Penalties70
  • Heading58
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 69.7

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 78.8

  • Dribbling87
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 68.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation72
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 68.0

  • Decision Making72
  • Spatial Awareness72
  • Game Management64
  • Tactical Creativity64

Defending Skill 29.7

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 71.1

  • Strength66
  • Stamina73
  • Agility81
  • Balance80
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels54
  • Aggression66

Mental 67.3

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership60
  • Selflessness64
  • Concentration68
  • Determination76
  • Tactical Discipline58

Career 71.4

  • Consistency68
  • Longevity66
  • Achievements50
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty95

Profile

Born
19 August 1967
Career
1985–2001
Prime
1992-1996

Club career

  • 1985–2001 Al-Shabab

Honours

League title · Saudi Premier League Al-Shabab 3

1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93

Asian Footballer of the Year 1

1994

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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