Tim Howard

United States · Goalkeeper · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2006-2014

Fiery, athletic keeper famed for a record 16-save World Cup display

Nicknames Secretary of Defense

64.7OVR#79 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping77.9
  • Speed15.0
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement14.8
  • Football IQ62.5
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical69.7
  • Mental86.3
  • Career79.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Reflexes93
  2. Reactions93
  3. Determination92
  4. Big-Game Temperament90
  5. Longevity90
  6. Diving88
  7. Recovery88
  8. Durability88
  9. Leadership86
  10. Concentration86

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 77.9

  • Diving88
  • Handling80
  • Reflexes93
  • GK Positioning82
  • One-on-Ones84
  • Commanding Area76
  • Kicking74
  • Distribution66
  • Sweeping58

Speed 15.0

  • Top Speed44
  • Acceleration46
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 14.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 62.5

  • Decision Making74
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity30

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 69.7

  • Strength82
  • Stamina72
  • Agility82
  • Balance74
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions93
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression56

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership86
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration86
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 79.6

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements56
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
6 March 1979
Height
191 cm
Weight
95 kg
Foot
Right
Career
1998–2019
Prime
2006-2014

Club career

  • 1998–2003 MetroStars
  • 2003–2007 Manchester United
  • 2006–2007 Everton (loan)
  • 2007–2016 Everton
  • 2016–2019 Colorado Rapids

Honours

Continental title 2

2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup

FA Cup 1

2003–04

League Cup 1

2005–06

Community Shield 1

2003

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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