Stanley Matthews

England · Right winger · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1946-1957

Knighted right winger known as the Wizard of the Dribble

Nicknames The Wizard of the Dribble, The Magician

78.4OVR#312 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed86.2
  • Shooting68.1
  • Passing81.3
  • Ball Control89.2
  • Movement65.6
  • Football IQ83.0
  • Defending Skill31.5
  • Physical73.2
  • Mental78.7
  • Career86.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity99
  2. Dribbling96
  3. Skills & Tricks96
  4. Balance96
  5. Possession94
  6. Change of Pace93
  7. First Touch92
  8. Determination92
  9. Durability92
  10. Crossing91

All 64 attributes

Speed 86.2

  • Top Speed84
  • Acceleration88
  • Dribbling Speed87
  • Top Speed with Ball83
  • Knock-on & Run82
  • Change of Pace93

Shooting 68.1

  • Finishing68
  • Shot Power65
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys71
  • Curve84
  • Penalties75
  • Heading58
  • Direct Free Kicks68
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 81.3

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing71
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing91
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision81
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 89.2

  • Dribbling96
  • Possession94
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks96
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 65.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 83.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 31.5

  • Defensive Positioning35
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions35
  • Standing Tackle35
  • Sliding Tackle31
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 73.2

  • Strength57
  • Stamina77
  • Agility91
  • Balance96
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels40
  • Aggression64

Mental 78.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration80
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 86.8

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity99
  • Achievements65
  • Durability92
  • Loyalty90

Profile

Born
1 February 1915
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1932–1965
Prime
1946-1957

Club career

  • 1932–1947 Stoke City
  • 1947–1961 Blackpool
  • 1961–1965 Stoke City

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1956

FA Cup 1

1952–53

FWA Footballer of the Year 2

1947–48, 1962–63

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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