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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Not explosive off the mark, relies on timing rather than pace. (conf 0.6)
Modest straight-line speed typical of a target-man striker. (conf 0.6)
Limited change of direction, more of a straight-ahead mover. (conf 0.55)
Covers his zone in the box adequately over 90 minutes. (conf 0.55)
Control
Reliable control under pressure with his back to goal. (conf 0.65)
Limited take-on ability, prefers quick lay-offs to dribbling. (conf 0.55)
Strong frame lets him hold up play well against center-backs. (conf 0.65)
Clean, powerful contact when shooting from range or in the box. (conf 0.65)
Distribution
Competent link-up passer bringing others into play near the box. (conf 0.6)
Not a creative distributor, rarely tasked with long switches. (conf 0.5)
Crossing is not part of his game as a central striker. (conf 0.5)
Decent awareness for lay-offs but not a chief creator. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Proven poacher's instinct, historically prolific in the Eredivisie and with Antwerp. (conf 0.7)
Generally picks smart shooting opportunities inside the box. (conf 0.6)
Good runs across the last line to exploit space in the channel. (conf 0.65)
Has taken and converted penalties reliably throughout his career. (conf 0.6)
Duels
Strong physical presence makes him a genuine aerial threat from crosses. (conf 0.7)
Uses his build well to win and hold up ground duels with defenders. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Presses selectively rather than relentlessly from the front. (conf 0.5)
Minimal defensive output typical of a target striker. (conf 0.45)
Offers little positional defensive work off the ball. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm finisher who has converted well under pressure in big moments. (conf 0.65)
Generally sound choices between shooting and laying the ball off. (conf 0.55)
Works reasonably hard as a lone striker but not a tireless presser. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues across his career. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Early 30s and past his physical peak, limited further upside. (conf 0.55)
Known from a big-money Tottenham move and Dutch national team caps. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Vincent Janssen is a physically robust target-man striker now leading the line for Royal Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League. He built his reputation as a prolific poacher at AZ Alkmaar before a high-profile move to Tottenham Hotspur, and has since rebuilt his career in the Eredivisie and Belgian top flight with consistent goal returns. His game centers on hold-up play, aerial strength, and clinical finishing inside the box rather than pace or creativity. He remains a full Netherlands international with tournament experience.
Signed by Tottenham Hotspur from AZ Alkmaar in a big-money move in 2016.
Represented the Netherlands at senior international level, including major tournament qualifiers.
Won the Eredivisie Golden Boot as a prolific striker at AZ Alkmaar before his move to England.