Lothar Matthäus

West Germany · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder, Centre-back, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1986-1991

Box-to-box dynamo who dominated every zone of the pitch, attack and defence

Nicknames Loddar

85.2OVR#9 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He is the best rival I've ever had; I guess that's enough to define him.”
— Diego Maradona, Argentina legend · source

Category averages

  • Speed79.2
  • Shooting79.9
  • Passing84.4
  • Ball Control84.2
  • Movement85.0
  • Football IQ88.8
  • Defending Skill87.0
  • Physical84.2
  • Mental91.0
  • Career83.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity97
  2. Determination96
  3. Leadership94
  4. Consistency93
  5. Shot Power92
  6. Long Shots92
  7. Standing Tackle92
  8. Aggression92
  9. Big-Game Temperament92
  10. Stamina91

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 79.2

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed77
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run78
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 79.9

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power92
  • Long Shots92
  • Volleys80
  • Curve82
  • Penalties ●87
  • Heading78
  • Direct Free Kicks82
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 84.4

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing88
  • Through Balls85
  • Crossing80
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery78

Ball Control 84.2

  • Dribbling85
  • Possession88
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot88
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 85.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs88

Football IQ 88.8

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness90
  • Game Management90
  • Tactical Creativity85

Defending Skill 87.0

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle92
  • Sliding Tackle88
  • Offside Trap74

Physical 84.2

  • Strength86
  • Stamina91
  • Agility81
  • Balance85
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels78
  • Aggression92

Mental 91.0

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership94
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration90
  • Determination96
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 83.6

  • Consistency93
  • Longevity97
  • Achievements90
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty50

Profile

Born
21 March 1961
Height
174 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1979–2000
Prime
1986-1991

Club career

  • 1979–1984 Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • 1984–1988 Bayern Munich
  • 1988–1992 Inter Milan
  • 1992–2000 Bayern Munich
  • 2000–2000 MetroStars

Honours

World Cup 1

1990 West Germany

Ballon d'Or 1

1990

Europa League 2

1991 Inter Milan · 1996 Bayern Munich

Continental title 1

1980 UEFA European Championship

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 6

1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1993–94, 1996–97, 1998–99

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 1

1988–89

DFB-Pokal 2

1985–86, 1997–98

Supercoppa Italiana 1

1989

DFL-Supercup 1

1987

FIFA World Player of the Year 1

1991

German Footballer of the Year 2

1990, 1999

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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