Preben Elkjær

Denmark · Striker (Left winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1983-1987

Bulldozing, powerful forward who led Verona to a miracle title

Nicknames Il Sindaco, Den Gale Mand fra Lokeren, Guldkjær

76.8OVR#485 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed82.5
  • Shooting78.0
  • Passing68.0
  • Ball Control81.2
  • Movement77.6
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill34.2
  • Physical82.4
  • Mental79.7
  • Career70.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination90
  2. Strength89
  3. Aggression88
  4. Dribbling87
  5. Finishing86
  6. Shot Power86
  7. Runs in Behind86
  8. Recovery86
  9. Attacking Positioning85
  10. Top Speed84

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.5

  • Top Speed84
  • Acceleration83
  • Dribbling Speed82
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run84
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 78.0

  • Finishing86
  • Shot Power86
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys78
  • Curve72
  • Penalties78
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks64
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 68.0

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing70
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 81.2

  • Dribbling87
  • Possession84
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 77.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind86
  • Attacking Positioning85
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 34.2

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking34
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 82.4

  • Strength89
  • Stamina81
  • Agility79
  • Balance80
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions83
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression88

Mental 79.7

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration78
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 70.2

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements57
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty74

Profile

Born
11 September 1957
Foot
Right
Career
1976–1990
Prime
1983-1987

Club career

  • 1976–1976 Vanløse
  • 1976–1978 1. FC Köln
  • 1978–1984 Lokeren
  • 1984–1988 Hellas Verona
  • 1988–1990 Vejle

Honours

League title · Serie A Hellas Verona 1

1984–85

DFB-Pokal 2

1976–77, 1977–78

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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