Joshua Zirkzee

League: Premier LeagueTeam: Manchester UnitedNationality: Netherlands
Positions:STCFage:~24

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€127.1m€190.5m
Confidence: 75%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 78.6 / 100 · Confidence = 75%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration70

Tall frame limits initial burst, but he gets moving smoothly over a few steps. (conf 0.74)

Top speed76

Can open up on longer carries, though not an outright speedster. (conf 0.74)

Agility75

Good balance and coordination for his size, effective in tight spaces. (conf 0.73)

Stamina77

Sustains pressing and link play through matches with minimal drop-off. (conf 0.72)

Control

First touch86

Consistently clean receptions under pressure; kills high or fizzed balls calmly. (conf 0.82)

Dribbling84

Uses feints and close control to slip challenges and carry through traffic. (conf 0.8)

Ball shielding88

Strong back-to-goal play; protects possession and rolls defenders. (conf 0.83)

Ball striking78

Clean contact and placement-focused shots; more finesse than raw power. (conf 0.74)

Distribution

Short passing84

Quick wall passes, layoffs, and combinations connect midfield to attack. (conf 0.8)

Long passing78

Capable of switches and through-balls from deep positions when he drops. (conf 0.72)

Crossing70

Occasional deliveries from wide channels; serviceable but not a primary weapon. (conf 0.68)

Vision83

Sees third-man runs and slips disguised passes between lines. (conf 0.78)

Chance threat

Finishing79

Composed in the box with varied finishes; not yet an elite converter. (conf 0.75)

Shot selection82

Prefers high-value chances and extra pass when it improves the look. (conf 0.76)

Off-ball movement80

Times drops and near-post darts well; finds pockets between lines. (conf 0.74)

Set-piece shot55

Rarely assigned to direct dead balls. (conf 0.65)

Duels

Aerial72

Height helps in duels, but timing and aggression are adequate rather than dominant. (conf 0.72)

Ground duels80

Uses body and close control to win holds and 1v1s with strength and technique. (conf 0.76)

Defense

Pressing intensity80

Active presser with good angles and triggers; sustains effort. (conf 0.77)

Defensive disruption60

Creates turnovers with body shape and sticks a foot in, within a forward’s remit. (conf 0.7)

Defensive positioning62

Understands lane-blocking and cover shadows, though it’s not a primary strength. (conf 0.69)

Mental

Composure86

Calm in crowded zones; waits for support instead of forcing plays. (conf 0.81)

Decision making82

Balances shot vs. pass choices well and links play without overcomplicating. (conf 0.77)

Work rate80

Consistent effort in build-up and out-of-possession work. (conf 0.75)

Resilience

Injury reliability73

Generally available, with occasional minor setbacks typical for a young forward. (conf 0.58)

Outlook

Potential87

Toolkit to be a top link-forward with improving end product. (conf 0.75)

Reputation77

Rapidly rising profile and recognition at the top level. (conf 0.72)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Tall, elegant forward who links play as naturally as he finishes. Thrives between the lines with soft first touches, disguised layoffs, and the strength to shield under pressure. More about timing and craft than raw pace, he presses intelligently and elevates teammates through combination play.

Announced himself with decisive late contributions off the bench early in his senior career.

Known among teammates for no-look layoffs and backheels that open passing lanes in tight spaces.

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