Edin Džeko

Bosnia and Herzegovina · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2017

Tall target man with good link play and two-footed finishing

Nicknames Bosanski dijamant

75.1OVR#714 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed65.7
  • Shooting79.2
  • Passing73.1
  • Ball Control78.0
  • Movement74.6
  • Football IQ80.0
  • Defending Skill33.7
  • Physical77.3
  • Mental77.7
  • Career77.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity92
  2. Finishing88
  3. Heading88
  4. Weak Foot88
  5. Hold-up Play88
  6. Aerial Duels88
  7. Attacking Positioning87
  8. Volleys86
  9. Link-up Play86
  10. Strength86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 65.7

  • Top Speed72
  • Acceleration68
  • Dribbling Speed64
  • Top Speed with Ball66
  • Knock-on & Run64
  • Change of Pace60

Shooting 79.2

  • Finishing ●88
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys86
  • Curve68
  • Penalties78
  • Heading88
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics82

Passing 73.1

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing64
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 78.0

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot88
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 74.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning87
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 80.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 33.7

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking34
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 77.3

  • Strength86
  • Stamina ●80
  • Agility66
  • Balance70
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play88
  • Aerial Duels88
  • Aggression74

Mental 77.7

  • Big-Game Temperament76
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration78
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 77.4

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements61
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
17 March 1986
Height
193 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2003–now
Prime
2008-2017

Club career

  • 2003–2005 Željezničar
  • 2005–2007 Teplice
  • 2005–2006 Ústí nad Labem (loan)
  • 2007–2011 Wolfsburg
  • 2011–2015 Manchester City
  • 2015–2016 AS Roma (loan)
  • 2016–2021 AS Roma
  • 2021–2023 Inter Milan
  • 2023–2025 Fenerbahçe
  • 2025–2026 Fiorentina
  • 2026–now Schalke

Honours

League title · Bundesliga Wolfsburg 1

2008–09

League title · Premier League Manchester City 2

2011–12, 2013–14

FA Cup 1

2010–11

League Cup 1

2013–14

Coppa Italia 2

2021–22, 2022–23

Community Shield 1

2012

Supercoppa Italiana 2

2021, 2022

Capocannoniere 1

2016–17

Torjägerkanone 1

2009–10

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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