Henrik Larsson

Sweden · Striker (Second striker, Left winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1997-2006

Celtic's king, a short striker who scored with leap, timing and clever runs

Nicknames Henke, King of Kings

81.3OVR#95 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“People always talk about Ronaldinho, and everything, but I didn't see him today, I saw Henrik Larsson.”
— Thierry Henry, Arsenal captain · 2006 · source

Category averages

  • Speed79.2
  • Shooting81.2
  • Passing72.6
  • Ball Control82.7
  • Movement84.2
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill36.7
  • Physical82.3
  • Mental86.3
  • Career82.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing92
  2. Attacking Positioning92
  3. Determination92
  4. Consistency92
  5. Longevity92
  6. Anticipation91
  7. Volleys90
  8. Big-Game Temperament90
  9. Heading88
  10. Off-the-Ball Movement88

All 64 attributes

Speed 79.2

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed81
  • Top Speed with Ball77
  • Knock-on & Run73
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 81.2

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys90
  • Curve70
  • Penalties82
  • Heading88
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity84
  • Acrobatics84

Passing 72.6

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing68
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 82.7

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot80
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 84.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning92
  • Anticipation91
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 36.7

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking32
  • Interceptions42
  • Standing Tackle42
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 82.3

  • Strength74
  • Stamina87
  • Agility83
  • Balance82
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play76
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression80

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration86
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 82.8

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements70
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
20 September 1971
Height
178 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1989–2009
Prime
1997-2006

Club career

  • 1989–1992 Högaborg
  • 1992–1993 Helsingborg
  • 1993–1997 Feyenoord
  • 1997–2004 Celtic
  • 2004–2006 Barcelona
  • 2006–2009 Helsingborg
  • 2007–2007 Manchester United (loan)

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2006 Barcelona

League title · Scottish Premier Division Celtic 1

1997–98

League title · Scottish Premier League Celtic 3

2000–01, 2001–02, 2003–04

League title · La Liga Barcelona 2

2004–05, 2005–06

KNVB Cup 2

1993–94, 1994–95

Supercopa de España 1

2005

European Golden Shoe 1

2000–01

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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