Name: Mohammed Habib
Nickname: "Indian Pelé"




Country: India
Club: East Bengal F.C.
Position: *AMF, SS, CF
Side: RF/BS
Age: 21-25 years (17/07/1949)

Height: 170 cm *
Weight: 67 kg *


Attack: 81
Defence: 34
Balance: 68
Stamina: 82
Top Speed: 80
Acceleration: 82
Response: 76
Agility: 83
Dribble Accuracy: 81
Dribble Speed: 84
Short Pass Accuracy: 77
Short Pass Speed: 68
Long Pass Accuracy: 72
Long Pass Speed: 64
Shot Accuracy: 78
Shot Power: 70
Shot Technique: 78
Free Kick Accuracy: 65
Curling: 67
Header: 77
Jump: 82
Technique: 83
Aggression: 80
Mentality: 82
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 72

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 5
Weak Foot Accuracy: 6
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 5
Growth type: Standard/Lasting

CARDS:
P03 - Trickster
P10 - Incisive Run
S02 - Passer
S22 - Fighting Spirit

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Dribbling - Tactical Dribble - Passing

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack Minded


INFO:
Habib was an attacking midfielder, secondary striker and centre forward ─ position that he covered mostly in the early stage of his career. His career began in the late 1960s and ended in the early 1980s. He played for East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan. He was an international from 1965 to 1975. He won the Arjuna Award in 1980 and retired four years later.
One of the most feared and prolific scorers of the 1970s, Habib was nicknamed "Indian Pelé". Known for his nimble footwork, he was deadly, smooth, skillful on the ball. He possessed technique, ball control, vision and passing ability. He lacked of strength, tackling, and shot power. However, he could score after dodging three or four defenders thanks to his very quick leg movements, high speed, great dribbling. Arun Ghosh ─ one of India's greatest defenders ─ pointed out that Habib was one of the trickiest players he had ever faced. A hardworker, he had the unmatched ability to fight for every inch of the field thanks to great energy, temperament, concentration, mental strength, fighting spirit. These qualities made him an exceptional player for the big occasions. As a midfielder, he kept the forwards busy, although he could also play upfront as main striker, taking advantage of his good heading and huge jump. Habib had his most memorable moments when he showed his sublime skills against Pelé's New York Cosmos in 1977: in one specific occasion, he received the ball in the penalty area, turned and scored. Pelé himself roared and hugged the Indian player, then asking him why he wasn't playing as a professional in a European team. Habib replied that he already was a professional in India. He had two more great performances at the 1970 Asian Games, assisting twice in the 2-0 win against Thailand, and scoring from 20 yards in a 2-0 win against South Vietnam.