Zbigniew Boniek

Poland · Second striker (Left winger, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1978-1985

Rapid counter-attacking forward who thrived in big matches

Nicknames Bello di notte

78.5OVR#300 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Big-Game Temperament92
Dribbling90
Runs in Behind90
Possession89
First Touch88
Determination88
Finishing87
Change of Pace86
Recovery86
Reactions86

All 64 attributes

Speed 85.0

Top Speed85
Acceleration85
Dribbling Speed85
Top Speed with Ball84
Knock-on & Run85
Change of Pace86

Shooting 78.3

Finishing87
Shot Power82
Long Shots85
Volleys81
Curve84
Penalties80
Heading70
Direct Free Kicks70
Shooting Creativity76
Acrobatics68

Passing 73.6

Short Passing77
Long Passing67
Through Balls76
Crossing77
Link-up Play82
Vision76
Set-Piece Delivery60

Ball Control 83.5

Dribbling90
Possession89
First Touch88
Skills & Tricks78
Weak Foot74
Press Resistance82

Movement 80.8

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind90
Attacking Positioning85
Anticipation82
Recovery Runs65

Football IQ 79.0

Decision Making82
Spatial Awareness80
Game Management74
Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 35.5

Defensive Positioning40
Marking33
Interceptions37
Standing Tackle40
Sliding Tackle33
Offside Trap30

Physical 77.2

Strength69
Stamina85
Agility84
Balance84
Recovery86
Reactions86
Hold-up Play66
Aerial Duels60
Aggression75

Mental 80.7

Big-Game Temperament92
Leadership76
Selflessness80
Concentration78
Determination88
Tactical Discipline70

Career 74.6

Consistency80
Longevity72
Achievements69
Durability80
Loyalty72

Profile

Born: 3 March 1956
Height: 176 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1975–1988
Prime: 1978-1985

Club career

1973–1975 Zawisza Bydgoszcz
1975–1982 Widzew Łódź
1982–1985 Juventus
1985–1988 Roma

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1985 Juventus

League title · Serie A Juventus 1

1983–84

UEFA Super Cup 1

1984

Cup Winners' Cup 1