Christian Benteke

Belgium · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2012-2015

Imposing target man with dominant aerial power and a heavy shot

68.1OVR#1220 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed64.8
  • Shooting75.5
  • Passing58.9
  • Ball Control68.7
  • Movement70.0
  • Football IQ66.0
  • Defending Skill34.0
  • Physical77.4
  • Mental69.3
  • Career61.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Strength92
  2. Aerial Duels91
  3. Heading90
  4. Hold-up Play88
  5. Acrobatics85
  6. Finishing84
  7. Shot Power84
  8. Attacking Positioning84
  9. Volleys80
  10. Anticipation80

All 64 attributes

Speed 64.8

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration70
  • Dribbling Speed56
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace56

Shooting 75.5

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys80
  • Curve60
  • Penalties76
  • Heading90
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics85

Passing 58.9

  • Short Passing68
  • Long Passing54
  • Through Balls56
  • Crossing52
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision64
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 68.7

  • Dribbling66
  • Possession76
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 70.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 66.0

  • Decision Making70
  • Spatial Awareness68
  • Game Management64
  • Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill 34.0

  • Defensive Positioning44
  • Marking32
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 77.4

  • Strength92
  • Stamina74
  • Agility60
  • Balance74
  • Recovery68
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play88
  • Aerial Duels91
  • Aggression78

Mental 69.3

  • Big-Game Temperament66
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration70
  • Determination74
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 61.6

  • Consistency62
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements42
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty58

Profile

Born
3 December 1990
Height
190 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2007–now
Prime
2012-2015

Club career

  • 2007–2008 Genk
  • 2008–2011 Standard Liège
  • 2009–2010 Kortrijk (loan)
  • 2010–2011 Mechelen (loan)
  • 2011–2012 Genk
  • 2012–2015 Aston Villa
  • 2015–2016 Liverpool
  • 2016–2022 Crystal Palace
  • 2022–now D.C. United

Honours

League title · Belgian First Division Standard Liège 1

2008–09

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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