Pat Jennings

Northern Ireland · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1967-1983

Unflappable keeper whose huge hands made one-handed catches routine

68.5OVR#33 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping83.1
  • Speed15.0
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement16.6
  • Football IQ76.5
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical69.2
  • Mental86.7
  • Career79.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity98
  2. Handling94
  3. Reflexes92
  4. Commanding Area92
  5. Consistency92
  6. Durability92
  7. Reactions91
  8. GK Positioning90
  9. Concentration90
  10. One-on-Ones88

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 83.1

  • Diving86
  • Handling94
  • Reflexes92
  • GK Positioning90
  • One-on-Ones88
  • Commanding Area92
  • Kicking82
  • Distribution66
  • Sweeping58

Speed 15.0

  • Top Speed44
  • Acceleration46
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 16.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 76.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity44

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 69.2

  • Strength82
  • Stamina78
  • Agility70
  • Balance76
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions91
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression56

Mental 86.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration90
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 79.2

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity98
  • Achievements49
  • Durability92
  • Loyalty65

Profile

Born
12 June 1945
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1961–1986
Prime
1967-1983

Club career

  • 1961–1963 Newry Town
  • 1963–1964 Watford
  • 1964–1977 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 1977–1985 Arsenal
  • 1985–1986 Tottenham Hotspur

Honours

Europa League 1

1972 Tottenham Hotspur

FA Cup 2

1966–67, 1978–79

League Cup 2

1970–71, 1972–73

Community Shield 1

1967

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1

1975–76

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

1972–73

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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