John Robertson

Scotland · Left winger · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1977-1981

Unhurried left winger who conquered Europe with pinpoint left-footed crosses

Nicknames Robbo

75.0OVR#729 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed68.8
  • Shooting74.9
  • Passing88.6
  • Ball Control81.0
  • Movement68.0
  • Football IQ85.5
  • Defending Skill33.7
  • Physical66.0
  • Mental76.8
  • Career76.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Penalties92
  2. Crossing92
  3. Set-Piece Delivery92
  4. Big-Game Temperament92
  5. Vision90
  6. Possession90
  7. Curve88
  8. Short Passing88
  9. Through Balls88
  10. Dribbling88

All 64 attributes

Speed 68.8

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration72
  • Dribbling Speed75
  • Top Speed with Ball65
  • Knock-on & Run52
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 74.9

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys75
  • Curve88
  • Penalties92
  • Heading55
  • Direct Free Kicks80
  • Shooting Creativity66
  • Acrobatics55

Passing 88.6

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing85
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing92
  • Link-up Play85
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery92

Ball Control 81.0

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession90
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks75
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 68.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs38

Football IQ 85.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 33.7

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions35
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 66.0

  • Strength62
  • Stamina69
  • Agility79
  • Balance80
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels45
  • Aggression55

Mental 76.8

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership65
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration80
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 76.6

  • Consistency85
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements68
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty70

Profile

Born
20 January 1953
Foot
Left
Career
1970–1986
Prime
1977-1981

Club career

  • 1970–1983 Nottingham Forest
  • 1983–1985 Derby County
  • 1985–1986 Nottingham Forest

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

1979 Nottingham Forest · 1980 Nottingham Forest

League title · Football League First Division Nottingham Forest 1

1977–78

UEFA Super Cup 1

1979

League Cup 2

1977–78, 1978–79

Community Shield 1

1978

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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