Angelos Charisteas

Greece · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2005

Tall striker forever remembered for the header that won Euro 2004

68.2OVR#1218 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed60.8
  • Shooting69.1
  • Passing55.7
  • Ball Control64.0
  • Movement73.2
  • Football IQ72.0
  • Defending Skill39.7
  • Physical74.7
  • Mental80.7
  • Career63.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading91
  2. Aerial Duels90
  3. Big-Game Temperament90
  4. Determination86
  5. Strength84
  6. Tactical Discipline84
  7. Attacking Positioning82
  8. Selflessness82
  9. Finishing80
  10. Anticipation80

All 64 attributes

Speed 60.8

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration67
  • Dribbling Speed53
  • Top Speed with Ball63
  • Knock-on & Run59
  • Change of Pace54

Shooting 69.1

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots66
  • Volleys72
  • Curve52
  • Penalties70
  • Heading91
  • Direct Free Kicks46
  • Shooting Creativity58
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 55.7

  • Short Passing64
  • Long Passing52
  • Through Balls54
  • Crossing48
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision58
  • Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 64.0

  • Dribbling60
  • Possession70
  • First Touch70
  • Skills & Tricks54
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance70

Movement 73.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs56

Football IQ 72.0

  • Decision Making74
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity70

Defending Skill 39.7

  • Defensive Positioning48
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle44
  • Sliding Tackle36
  • Offside Trap40

Physical 74.7

  • Strength84
  • Stamina79
  • Agility59
  • Balance66
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions68
  • Hold-up Play80
  • Aerial Duels90
  • Aggression76

Mental 80.7

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 63.0

  • Consistency60
  • Longevity64
  • Achievements63
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty50

Profile

Born
9 February 1980
Height
191 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1997–2013
Prime
2002-2005

Club career

  • 1997–2002 Aris
  • 2002–2005 Werder Bremen
  • 2005–2006 Ajax
  • 2006–2007 Feyenoord
  • 2007–2009 Nürnberg
  • 2008–2009 Bayer Leverkusen (loan)
  • 2009–2009 Arminia Bielefeld (loan)
  • 2010–2010 Schalke 04
  • 2011–2011 Arles-Avignon
  • 2011–2012 Panetolikos

Honours

Continental title 1

2004 UEFA European Championship

League title · Bundesliga Werder Bremen 1

2003–04

DFB-Pokal 2

2003–04, 2010–11

KNVB Cup 1

2005–06

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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