Alan Shearer

England · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-2000

Premier League's record scorer, all thunderous shooting and aerial power

Nicknames Big Al, Wor Al

78.5OVR#300 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed72.8
  • Shooting83.5
  • Passing69.4
  • Ball Control75.0
  • Movement78.6
  • Football IQ81.0
  • Defending Skill34.0
  • Physical84.0
  • Mental87.3
  • Career79.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing95
  2. Shot Power94
  3. Determination94
  4. Penalties93
  5. Heading93
  6. Attacking Positioning93
  7. Hold-up Play92
  8. Aerial Duels92
  9. Leadership92
  10. Consistency92

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 72.8

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed65
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace70

Shooting 83.5

  • Finishing95
  • Shot Power94
  • Long Shots84
  • Volleys86
  • Curve66
  • Penalties ●93
  • Heading93
  • Direct Free Kicks ●76
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics76

Passing 69.4

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing66
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 75.0

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 78.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning93
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 81.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 34.0

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle42
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 84.0

  • Strength88
  • Stamina83
  • Agility71
  • Balance76
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play92
  • Aerial Duels92
  • Aggression88

Mental 87.3

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership92
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration86
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 79.0

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements61
  • Durability64
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
13 August 1970
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1988–2006
Prime
1993-2000

Club career

  • 1988–1992 Southampton
  • 1992–1996 Blackburn Rovers
  • 1996–2006 Newcastle United

Honours

League title · Premier League Blackburn Rovers 1

1994–95

Euro Golden Boot 1

1996

Premier League Golden Boot 3

1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97

PFA Players' Player of the Year 2

1994–95, 1996–97

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

1993–94

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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