Wim Suurbier

Netherlands · Right-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1969-1976

Rapid right-back who raided up and down the flank in the Total Football era

76.7OVR#499 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed77.7
  • Shooting54.0
  • Passing71.7
  • Ball Control72.3
  • Movement72.4
  • Football IQ78.5
  • Defending Skill80.7
  • Physical75.0
  • Mental82.7
  • Career81.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina88
  2. Recovery Runs86
  3. Selflessness86
  4. Determination86
  5. Offside Trap84
  6. Reactions84
  7. Big-Game Temperament84
  8. Tactical Discipline84
  9. Consistency84
  10. Longevity84

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.7

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed69
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run78
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 54.0

  • Finishing52
  • Shot Power66
  • Long Shots60
  • Volleys50
  • Curve66
  • Penalties50
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity44
  • Acrobatics44

Passing 71.7

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls68
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery60

Ball Control 72.3

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession78
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 72.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement66
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning58
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 78.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 80.7

  • Defensive Positioning78
  • Marking80
  • Interceptions80
  • Standing Tackle82
  • Sliding Tackle80
  • Offside Trap84

Physical 75.0

  • Strength70
  • Stamina88
  • Agility79
  • Balance78
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression78

Mental 82.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration82
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 81.4

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements79
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty78

Profile

Born
16 January 1945
Foot
Right
Career
1964–now
Prime
1969-1976

Club career

  • 1964–1977 Ajax
  • 1977–1978 Schalke 04
  • 1978–1979 Metz
  • 1979–1980 Los Angeles Aztecs

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 3

1971 Ajax · 1972 Ajax · 1973 Ajax

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 7

1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1969–70, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1976–77

Intercontinental Cup 1

1972

UEFA Super Cup 2

1972, 1973

KNVB Cup 4

1966–67, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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