Name: Martin Dobson
Nickname: "Dobbo"



Country: England
Club: Everton F.C.
Number: 8
Position: *CMF, DMF
Side: RF/BS
Age: 28-31 years (14/02/1948)

Height: 180 cm
Weight: 81 kg

Attack: 76
Defence: 70
Balance: 78
Stamina: 86
Top Speed: 77
Acceleration: 76
Response: 79
Agility: 78
Dribble Accuracy: 79
Dribble Speed: 76
Short Pass Accuracy: 84
Short Pass Speed: 78
Long Pass Accuracy: 78
Long Pass Speed: 76
Shot Accuracy: 77
Shot Power: 81
Shot Technique: 76
Free Kick Accuracy: 76
Curling: 71
Header: 79
Jump: 75
Technique: 83
Aggression: 75
Mentality: 81
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 83

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 7
Weak Foot Accuracy: 7
Weak Foot Frequency: 7
Consistency: B
Growth Type: Standard/Lasting

CARDS:
S02 - Passer
S05 - 1-Touch Play
P10 - Long Ranger

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Passing - 1-Touch Pass - Centre - Middle Shooting

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced


INFO:
Very cultured, never stopped running, energy like a horse even on a heavy pitch. Holding the midfield, his long range goals for Everton were famous, he had power in the air and his passing game included more short to mid range passing than long deep passes. He wasn't the quickest, but he had just about everything else.

He was the first player to be transferred for £300,000 when Everton bought him from Burnley in August 1974. He was signed as a young centre forward by Bolton Wanderers. However he was given a free transfer and moved on to Burnley, becoming a captain who led them back to the First Division, FA Cup Semi-Final and a sixth place finish. He had a long and successful playing career, playing for almost 20 years and totalling over 600 league appearances while playing for Burnley, Everton and Bury. He won 5 England caps overall, 4 while at Burnley and 1 at Everton. His first England cap was given to him on 3 April 1974 in a 0–0 draw against Portugal by manager Sir Alf Ramsey because of FA Cup commitments of other players. However, he impressed enough to win 4 more caps throughout the year.