Rabah Madjer

Algeria · Striker (Attacking midfielder, Left winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1984-1988

Inventive forward who stunned Europe with a backheeled goal in a European Cup final

76.5OVR#521 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed76.7
  • Shooting78.3
  • Passing77.7
  • Ball Control85.8
  • Movement73.2
  • Football IQ81.0
  • Defending Skill33.3
  • Physical73.6
  • Mental75.7
  • Career75.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Skills & Tricks90
  2. Shooting Creativity89
  3. Possession89
  4. Dribbling88
  5. First Touch88
  6. Big-Game Temperament88
  7. Press Resistance86
  8. Balance86
  9. Reactions85
  10. Change of Pace84

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.7

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball74
  • Knock-on & Run67
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 78.3

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys80
  • Curve80
  • Penalties78
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity89
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 77.7

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 85.8

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession89
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks90
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 73.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 81.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 33.3

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle36
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 73.6

  • Strength62
  • Stamina73
  • Agility84
  • Balance86
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression66

Mental 75.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration76
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 75.6

  • Consistency78
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements70
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
15 December 1958
Foot
Right
Career
1975–1992
Prime
1984-1988

Club career

  • 1975–1983 NA Hussein Dey
  • 1983–1985 Racing Paris
  • 1985–1985 Tours
  • 1985–1991 Porto
  • 1988–1988 Valencia (loan)
  • 1991–1992 Qatar SC

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1987 Porto

Continental title 1

1990 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Primeira Liga Porto 3

1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90

Intercontinental Cup 1

1987

UEFA Super Cup 1

1987

Taça de Portugal 2

1987–88, 1990–91

African Footballer of the Year 1

1987

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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