Michael Owen

England · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1998-2003

Lightning-quick goalscorer who attacked the space behind defences

Nicknames Wonder Boy

75.8OVR#613 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed90.0
  • Shooting74.7
  • Passing67.4
  • Ball Control80.0
  • Movement80.4
  • Football IQ76.0
  • Defending Skill25.8
  • Physical77.0
  • Mental79.2
  • Career60.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Runs in Behind95
  2. Acceleration93
  3. Top Speed92
  4. Finishing92
  5. Attacking Positioning92
  6. Top Speed with Ball91
  7. Knock-on & Run91
  8. Anticipation91
  9. Reactions91
  10. Agility89

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 90.0

  • Top Speed92
  • Acceleration93
  • Dribbling Speed85
  • Top Speed with Ball91
  • Knock-on & Run91
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 74.7

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys82
  • Curve70
  • Penalties ●75
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 67.4

  • Short Passing75
  • Long Passing60
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing65
  • Link-up Play75
  • Vision75
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 80.0

  • Dribbling85
  • Possession80
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks75
  • Weak Foot80
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 80.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind95
  • Attacking Positioning92
  • Anticipation91
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 76.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 25.8

  • Defensive Positioning30
  • Marking25
  • Interceptions25
  • Standing Tackle30
  • Sliding Tackle25
  • Offside Trap20

Physical 77.0

  • Strength65
  • Stamina79
  • Agility89
  • Balance85
  • Recovery85
  • Reactions91
  • Hold-up Play65
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression72

Mental 79.2

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness75
  • Concentration82
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 60.0

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements69
  • Durability50
  • Loyalty25

Profile

Born
14 December 1979
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1997–2013
Prime
1998-2003

Club career

  • 1996–2004 Liverpool
  • 2004–2005 Real Madrid
  • 2005–2009 Newcastle United
  • 2009–2012 Manchester United
  • 2012–2013 Stoke City

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

2001

Europa League 1

2001 Liverpool

League title · Premier League Manchester United 1

2010–11

UEFA Super Cup 1

2001

FA Cup 1

2000–01

League Cup 3

2000–01, 2002–03, 2009–10

Community Shield 2

2001, 2010

World Cup Best Young Player 1

1998

Premier League Golden Boot 2

1997–98, 1998–99

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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