Roger Milla

Cameroon · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1976-1990

Veteran striker whose craft and finishing set World Cups dancing

Nicknames Le Vieux Lion

76.7OVR#499 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed77.2
  • Shooting76.7
  • Passing67.1
  • Ball Control81.7
  • Movement76.4
  • Football IQ82.5
  • Defending Skill28.7
  • Physical76.7
  • Mental80.3
  • Career78.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination92
  2. Longevity92
  3. Attacking Positioning90
  4. Big-Game Temperament90
  5. Durability90
  6. Finishing89
  7. Anticipation88
  8. Balance88
  9. Possession86
  10. First Touch86

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.2

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run67
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 76.7

  • Finishing89
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys82
  • Curve72
  • Penalties80
  • Heading78
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 67.1

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing60
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 81.7

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 76.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning90
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs38

Football IQ 82.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 28.7

  • Defensive Positioning30
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle32
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 76.7

  • Strength72
  • Stamina73
  • Agility85
  • Balance88
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels64
  • Aggression72

Mental 80.3

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration80
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 78.2

  • Consistency78
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements69
  • Durability90
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
20 May 1952
Height
176 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1970–1996
Prime
1976-1990

Club career

  • 1970–1974 Léopards Douala
  • 1974–1977 Tonnerre Yaoundé
  • 1977–1979 Valenciennes
  • 1979–1980 Monaco
  • 1980–1984 Bastia
  • 1984–1986 Saint-Étienne
  • 1986–1989 Montpellier
  • 1989–1990 JS Saint-Pierroise
  • 1990–1994 Tonnerre Yaoundé
  • 1994–1995 Pelita Jaya
  • 1995–1996 Putra Samarinda

Honours

Continental title 2

1984 Africa Cup of Nations · 1988 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Cameroon Première Division Léopards Douala 3

1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74

Coupe de France 2

1979–80, 1980–81

African Footballer of the Year 2

1976, 1990

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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