Peter Schmeichel

Denmark · Goalkeeper · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1991-1999

Commanding giant whose star-jump saves and presence dominated his area

Nicknames The Great Dane

72.8OVR#5 of 90 goalkeepers

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

“The bargain of the century.”
— Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager · 2000 · source

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping89.1
  • Speed16.3
  • Shooting4.0
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement16.4
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical75.2
  • Mental92.2
  • Career82.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Reflexes96
  2. Reactions96
  3. Big-Game Temperament96
  4. Determination96
  5. Recovery95
  6. Leadership95
  7. One-on-Ones94
  8. Commanding Area94
  9. Consistency94
  10. GK Positioning92

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 89.1

  • Diving90
  • Handling86
  • Reflexes96
  • GK Positioning92
  • One-on-Ones94
  • Commanding Area94
  • Kicking88
  • Distribution88
  • Sweeping74

Speed 16.3

  • Top Speed48
  • Acceleration50
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting 4.0

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • 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 16.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity50

Defending Skill –

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

Physical 75.2

  • Strength90
  • Stamina82
  • Agility70
  • Balance74
  • Recovery95
  • Reactions96
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels90
  • Aggression80

Mental 92.2

  • Big-Game Temperament96
  • Leadership95
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration92
  • Determination96
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 82.6

  • Consistency94
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements81
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
18 November 1963
Height
191 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1981–2003
Prime
1991-1999

Club career

  • 1981–1984 Gladsaxe-Hero
  • 1984–1987 Hvidovre
  • 1987–1991 Brøndby
  • 1991–1999 Manchester United
  • 1999–2001 Sporting CP
  • 2001–2002 Aston Villa
  • 2002–2003 Manchester City

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1999 Manchester United

Continental title 1

1992 UEFA European Championship

League title · Danish 1st Division Brøndby 3

1987, 1988, 1990

League title · Danish Superliga Brøndby 1

1991

League title · Premier League Manchester United 5

1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99

League title · Primeira Liga Sporting CP 1

1999–2000

UEFA Super Cup 1

1991

FA Cup 3

1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99

League Cup 1

1991–92

Community Shield 4

1993, 1994, 1996, 1997

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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