Steve McManaman

England · Right winger (Attacking midfielder, Left winger, Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1995-2002

Long-striding, free-roaming wide playmaker who carried the ball for miles

Nicknames Macca, Shaggy

76.4OVR#535 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“There are few finer sights in world football than the sight of Steve McManaman running down the length of the pitch.”
— Kevin Keegan, England legend · 1996 · source

Category averages

  • Speed83.5
  • Shooting68.4
  • Passing79.7
  • Ball Control83.3
  • Movement72.8
  • Football IQ84.0
  • Defending Skill46.3
  • Physical71.3
  • Mental75.0
  • Career72.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling90
  2. Possession88
  3. Stamina87
  4. First Touch86
  5. Tactical Creativity86
  6. Big-Game Temperament86
  7. Dribbling Speed85
  8. Top Speed84
  9. Acceleration84
  10. Change of Pace84

All 64 attributes

Speed 83.5

  • Top Speed84
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed85
  • Top Speed with Ball83
  • Knock-on & Run81
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 68.4

  • Finishing74
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys72
  • Curve74
  • Penalties66
  • Heading52
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics64

Passing 79.7

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls84
  • Crossing78
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 83.3

  • Dribbling90
  • Possession88
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 72.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning72
  • Anticipation76
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 84.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 46.3

  • Defensive Positioning54
  • Marking42
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle50
  • Sliding Tackle48
  • Offside Trap44

Physical 71.3

  • Strength58
  • Stamina87
  • Agility83
  • Balance84
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression62

Mental 75.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration78
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline68

Career 72.0

  • Consistency78
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements68
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty52

Profile

Born
11 February 1972
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1990–2005
Prime
1995-2002

Club career

  • 1990–1999 Liverpool
  • 1999–2003 Real Madrid
  • 2003–2005 Manchester City

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

2000 Real Madrid · 2002 Real Madrid

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

2000–01, 2002–03

UEFA Super Cup 1

2002

FA Cup 1

1991–92

League Cup 1

1994–95

Supercopa de España 1

2001

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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