Jimmy Johnstone

Scotland · Right winger · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1965-1974

Tiny Celtic dribbling wizard who toyed with defenders

Nicknames Jinky, The Flying Flea

75.3OVR#677 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“I would love to have kicked Jinky, but I couldn't get near him!”
— Terry Cooper, Leeds United defender · 1970 · source

Category averages

  • Speed82.2
  • Shooting67.4
  • Passing74.3
  • Ball Control89.5
  • Movement68.0
  • Football IQ74.5
  • Defending Skill28.7
  • Physical73.2
  • Mental72.7
  • Career79.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Balance96
  2. Dribbling95
  3. Skills & Tricks95
  4. Change of Pace94
  5. Loyalty94
  6. Possession93
  7. First Touch92
  8. Agility91
  9. Reactions91
  10. Dribbling Speed89

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.2

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed89
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run67
  • Change of Pace94

Shooting 67.4

  • Finishing76
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys68
  • Curve78
  • Penalties68
  • Heading48
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 74.3

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing84
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 89.5

  • Dribbling95
  • Possession93
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks95
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 68.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 74.5

  • Decision Making74
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 28.7

  • Defensive Positioning32
  • Marking26
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap20

Physical 73.2

  • Strength44
  • Stamina79
  • Agility91
  • Balance96
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions91
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels44
  • Aggression74

Mental 72.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership68
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration70
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline56

Career 79.8

  • Consistency78
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements73
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty94

Profile

Born
30 September 1944
Height
157 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1962–1979
Prime
1965-1974

Club career

  • 1961–1975 Celtic
  • 1975–1975 San Jose Earthquakes
  • 1975–1977 Sheffield United
  • 1977–1977 Dundee
  • 1977–1978 Shelbourne
  • 1978–1979 Elgin City

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1967 Celtic

League title · Scottish Division One Celtic 9

1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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