Name: Gerard Joseph Armstrong
Country:
Northern IrelandClub: Watford (1980-1983), RCD Mallorca (1983-1985)
Position: *CF, WF
Side: RF/RS
Age: 26-30 years (23/5/1954)
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 82 kg
Attack: 83
Defence: 52
Balance: 85
Stamina: 86
Top Speed: 85
Acceleration: 81
Response: 82
Agility: 79
Dribble Accuracy: 84
Dribble Speed: 82
Short Pass Accuracy: 75
Short Pass Speed: 76
Long Pass Accuracy: 75
Long Pass Speed: 75
Shot Accuracy: 82
Shot Power: 84
Shot Technique: 84
Free Kick Accuracy: 68
Curling: 70
Header: 84
Jump: 85
Technique: 82
Aggression: 84
Mentality: 88
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 80
Injury Tolerance: B
Condition/Fitness: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 6
Weak Foot Frequency: 6
Consistency: 6
Growth type: Standard/Lasting
CARDS:
P14 - Dummy Runner
P17 - Chasing Back
S05 - 1-Touch Play
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Dribbling - 1-Touch Pass
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack Minded
INFO:
A legend of Northern Irish football, Gerry Armstrong is best remembered for his historic winning goal against hosts Spain at the 1982 World Cup. He was a very hard working striker who dropped deep and ran defenders ragged with his direct running with the ball and pressing off the ball. Although mainly known for his rugged and direct style of play, he had surprisingly good technique, often beating two or three men in a row with a dribble, best shown in his famous goal against Spain, with his quick dribble setting off the move that ended with him hammering the ball through Luis Arconada's legs. He was known for scoring important goals in general, including winners against Portugal and Israel in qualification for the tournament. After the 1982 World Cup, he joined Mallorca in Spain, and has forged a career commentating on Spanish football.