Morten Olsen

Denmark · Centre-back (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1979-1989

Ball-playing libero who built attacks for Danish Dynamite

79.4OVR#217 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Morten Olsen was such a cool customer. He played so deep.”
— Mickey Walsh, former Republic of Ireland striker · source

Category averages

  • Speed63.7
  • Shooting59.0
  • Passing74.6
  • Ball Control77.7
  • Movement69.2
  • Football IQ87.0
  • Defending Skill86.7
  • Physical74.0
  • Mental87.7
  • Career80.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity94
  2. Consistency92
  3. Anticipation90
  4. Decision Making90
  5. Spatial Awareness90
  6. Defensive Positioning90
  7. Interceptions90
  8. Leadership90
  9. Press Resistance88
  10. Game Management88

All 64 attributes

Speed 63.7

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration69
  • Dribbling Speed61
  • Top Speed with Ball66
  • Knock-on & Run53
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 59.0

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys52
  • Curve56
  • Penalties58
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity48
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 74.6

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 77.7

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 69.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement66
  • Runs in Behind52
  • Attacking Positioning58
  • Anticipation90
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 87.0

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness90
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 86.7

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking86
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle86
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap86

Physical 74.0

  • Strength72
  • Stamina81
  • Agility71
  • Balance80
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression72

Mental 87.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration88
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 80.2

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity94
  • Achievements53
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty74

Profile

Born
14 August 1949
Foot
Right
Career
1970–1989
Prime
1979-1989

Club career

  • 1970–1972 B 1901
  • 1972–1976 Cercle Brugge
  • 1976–1980 RWD Molenbeek
  • 1980–1986 Anderlecht
  • 1986–1989 1. FC Köln

Honours

Europa League 1

1983 Anderlecht

League title · Belgian First Division Anderlecht 3

1980–81, 1984–85, 1985–86

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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