Salif Keïta

Mali · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1967-1975

Fast, skilful striker nicknamed the Black Panther, first winner of the African Ballon d'Or

Nicknames La Panthère Noire, Domingo

75.9OVR#596 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed82.7
  • Shooting75.9
  • Passing71.4
  • Ball Control83.3
  • Movement77.6
  • Football IQ77.0
  • Defending Skill30.7
  • Physical76.3
  • Mental73.3
  • Career71.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing89
  2. Attacking Positioning89
  3. Runs in Behind88
  4. Dribbling87
  5. Possession87
  6. Reactions87
  7. First Touch86
  8. Balance86
  9. Agility85
  10. Acceleration84

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.7

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed83
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run81
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 75.9

  • Finishing89
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys80
  • Curve74
  • Penalties76
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 71.4

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing66
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 83.3

  • Dribbling87
  • Possession87
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks84
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 77.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning89
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 77.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 30.7

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 76.3

  • Strength66
  • Stamina77
  • Agility85
  • Balance86
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels68
  • Aggression70

Mental 73.3

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness68
  • Concentration76
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline64

Career 71.0

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements55
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty60

Profile

Born
6 December 1946
Foot
Right
Career
1963–1980
Prime
1967-1975

Club career

  • 1963–1967 Stade Malien
  • 1967–1972 Saint-Étienne
  • 1972–1973 Marseille
  • 1973–1976 Valencia
  • 1976–1979 Sporting CP
  • 1979–1980 New England Tea Men

Honours

League title · Ligue 1 Saint-Étienne 3

1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70

Coupe de France 2

1967–68, 1969–70

Taça de Portugal 1

1977–78

Trophée des Champions 3

1967, 1968, 1969

African Footballer of the Year 1

1970

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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