Clint Dempsey

United States · Second striker (Attacking midfielder, Left winger, Striker) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2014

Gritty, inventive forward with clever movement and instinctive finishing

Nicknames Deuce

75.9OVR#596 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed70.3
  • Shooting78.2
  • Passing71.1
  • Ball Control77.3
  • Movement78.4
  • Football IQ77.5
  • Defending Skill40.7
  • Physical77.8
  • Mental81.0
  • Career76.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination90
  2. Big-Game Temperament86
  3. Finishing84
  4. Off-the-Ball Movement84
  5. Attacking Positioning84
  6. Anticipation84
  7. Aggression84
  8. Longevity84
  9. Durability84
  10. Shooting Creativity82

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.3

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed72
  • Top Speed with Ball68
  • Knock-on & Run64
  • Change of Pace70

Shooting 78.2

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys80
  • Curve74
  • Penalties80
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks68
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 71.1

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing66
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 77.3

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 78.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 77.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 40.7

  • Defensive Positioning52
  • Marking38
  • Interceptions42
  • Standing Tackle48
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 77.8

  • Strength72
  • Stamina82
  • Agility76
  • Balance78
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression84

Mental 81.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration78
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 76.2

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements57
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty74

Profile

Born
9 March 1983
Height
185 cm
Weight
77 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2004–2018
Prime
2008-2014

Club career

  • 2004–2006 New England Revolution
  • 2007–2012 Fulham
  • 2012–2013 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2013–2018 Seattle Sounders FC
  • 2013–2014 Fulham (loan)

Honours

Continental title 3

2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup

League title · Major League Soccer Seattle Sounders FC 1

2016

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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