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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Never a burst runner, and pace has faded further in his late thirties. (conf 0.6)
Relies on positioning over straight-line speed at this stage of his career. (conf 0.6)
Reasonable turning ability for a target man but limited quick footwork. (conf 0.55)
Manages a 90-minute shift but is now used selectively as he ages. (conf 0.55)
Control
Clean touch honed over a long career in the Eredivisie and Primeira Liga. (conf 0.65)
Not a dribbler by trade, prefers to link and hold rather than beat men. (conf 0.55)
Strong frame lets him hold up play and bring teammates into attacks. (conf 0.65)
Capable, occasionally spectacular striker of the ball from distance or volleys. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Solid combination play as a link-up forward in a settled Twente attack. (conf 0.55)
Not a passing outlet from deep, limited to short combination duties. (conf 0.5)
Rarely delivers crosses as an out-and-out central striker. (conf 0.5)
Reads knock-downs and lay-offs well built from years as a target forward. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Proven Eredivisie goalscorer with a career top-scorer spell at Utrecht and AZ. (conf 0.65)
Experienced enough to pick sensible moments rather than force chances. (conf 0.55)
Smart movement in the box compensates for reduced athleticism with age. (conf 0.6)
Not a regular set-piece taker throughout his career. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Tall, physical presence that has always been a genuine aerial threat. (conf 0.65)
Uses size and experience to win and hold off physical challenges. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Limited high-press output befitting a veteran target man role. (conf 0.55)
Minimal defensive contribution expected from a pure number nine. (conf 0.5)
Not tasked with tracking back or defensive shape at his position. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Vastly experienced across the Eredivisie, Premier League and Primeira Liga. (conf 0.6)
Career-long experience gives him a mature read of when to shoot or lay off. (conf 0.55)
Effort is managed carefully given his age and target-man profile. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Had injury-hit spells during his Sociedad and Anderlecht years. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
In his late thirties with career trajectory clearly on the decline. (conf 0.6)
Well known in the Netherlands as a former Oranje international and prolific Eredivisie striker. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ricky van Wolfswinkel is a veteran Dutch target man now back in the Eredivisie with FC Twente after a well-travelled career that took him through Utrecht, AZ, Sporting CP, Norwich City, Anderlecht and Real Sociedad. He is a physical, hold-up centre-forward who thrives on aerial duels, clever movement and knockdowns rather than pace or dribbling. At this stage of his career he offers experience, goal-scoring know-how and a reliable presence in the box more than athletic upside.
Former Netherlands international who represented the national team at senior level.
A prolific spell at FC Utrecht established him as an Eredivisie goalscorer.
Played in the Premier League with Norwich City and in Portugal's Primeira Liga with Sporting CP.