If Morgan Freeman played soccer: striker, rated 81

Morgan Freeman as a soccer player: scouting report

Morgan Freeman would play striker, but not the kind who sprints in behind. He is the calm, cerebral center forward who drops into midfield, takes a touch and tells the story of the attack. That suits an actor whose voice became famous for narrating films like The Shawshank Redemption and March of the Penguins. His passing is one of the best parts of his card, so he links midfield to attack and brings wingers into the game.

He has played sports figures on screen, which helps the case. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Million Dollar Baby, playing a former boxer who works at a boxing gym, and he portrayed Nelson Mandela in Invictus, a film about the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. His shooting is steady, the kind that finishes what the build up creates rather than conjuring goals from nothing. His dribbling grades out well, which helps him hold the ball under pressure, and his defending is good for a forward. He served in the United States Air Force before acting, so there is a disciplined, steady streak to his game.

Pace is the soft spot. Pair him with two quick wingers who run past him into the space he creates when he drops deep. His goalkeeping is the top mark on his card, so goalkeeper is his next best spot, and central midfield is also a natural fit for his passing. He was recognized with Kennedy Center Honors and the AFI Life Achievement Award, so his long career speaks for itself. For a drafter, he is a versatile, intelligent forward. Take him when you want a striker who helps the whole team play.

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