Mark Hughes

Wales · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1985-1995

Powerful striker who shielded the ball superbly and scored spectacular volleys

Nicknames Sparky

78.2OVR#331 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed70.2
  • Shooting82.4
  • Passing70.6
  • Ball Control82.3
  • Movement75.2
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill47.0
  • Physical85.8
  • Mental84.0
  • Career79.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Hold-up Play96
  2. Volleys94
  3. Aggression92
  4. Determination92
  5. Longevity92
  6. Possession90
  7. Press Resistance90
  8. Strength90
  9. Big-Game Temperament90
  10. Shot Power88

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.2

  • Top Speed75
  • Acceleration77
  • Dribbling Speed65
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace70

Shooting 82.4

  • Finishing86
  • Shot Power88
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys94
  • Curve70
  • Penalties80
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks64
  • Shooting Creativity88
  • Acrobatics88

Passing 70.6

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 82.3

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession90
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance90

Movement 75.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning85
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 47.0

  • Defensive Positioning56
  • Marking46
  • Interceptions46
  • Standing Tackle56
  • Sliding Tackle44
  • Offside Trap34

Physical 85.8

  • Strength90
  • Stamina83
  • Agility73
  • Balance88
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play96
  • Aerial Duels84
  • Aggression92

Mental 84.0

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration80
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 79.0

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements59
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty74

Profile

Born
1 November 1963
Height
178 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1983–2002
Prime
1985-1995

Club career

  • 1983–1986 Manchester United
  • 1986–1988 Barcelona
  • 1987–1988 Bayern Munich (loan)
  • 1988–1995 Manchester United
  • 1995–1998 Chelsea
  • 1998–2000 Southampton
  • 2000–2000 Everton
  • 2000–2002 Blackburn Rovers

Honours

League title · Premier League Manchester United 2

1992–93, 1993–94

UEFA Super Cup 1

1991

Cup Winners' Cup 2

1990–91, 1997–98

FA Cup 4

1984–85, 1989–90, 1993–94, 1996–97

League Cup 3

1991–92, 1997–98, 2001–02

Community Shield 3

1990, 1993, 1994

PFA Players' Player of the Year 2

1988–89, 1990–91

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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