Marc Overmars

Netherlands · Left winger (Right winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1995-2000

Lightning-fast winger who tore defences apart down the flanks

Nicknames The Roadrunner

76.7OVR#499 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed92.2
  • Shooting69.8
  • Passing75.1
  • Ball Control82.0
  • Movement76.4
  • Football IQ76.5
  • Defending Skill35.0
  • Physical71.3
  • Mental78.7
  • Career70.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acceleration95
  2. Knock-on & Run93
  3. Top Speed92
  4. Top Speed with Ball92
  5. Change of Pace92
  6. Runs in Behind92
  7. Dribbling Speed89
  8. Agility89
  9. Dribbling88
  10. Reactions88

All 64 attributes

Speed 92.2

  • Top Speed92
  • Acceleration95
  • Dribbling Speed89
  • Top Speed with Ball92
  • Knock-on & Run93
  • Change of Pace92

Shooting 69.8

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys70
  • Curve76
  • Penalties68
  • Heading52
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity74
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 75.1

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing68
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 82.0

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession82
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 76.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind92
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation76
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 76.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 35.0

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking32
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 71.3

  • Strength56
  • Stamina81
  • Agility89
  • Balance84
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression62

Mental 78.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration80
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 70.6

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements67
  • Durability62
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
29 March 1973
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1990–2009
Prime
1995-2000

Club career

  • 1990–1991 Go Ahead Eagles
  • 1991–1992 Willem II
  • 1992–1997 Ajax
  • 1997–2000 Arsenal
  • 2000–2004 Barcelona
  • 2008–2009 Go Ahead Eagles

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1995 Ajax

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 3

1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96

League title · Premier League Arsenal 1

1997–98

Intercontinental Cup 1

1995

FA Cup 1

1997–98

KNVB Cup 1

1992–93

Community Shield 1

1998

World Cup Best Young Player 1

1994

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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