Émile Mpenza

Belgium · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1997-2003

Belgian sprinter of a striker who constantly hunted space behind defences

68.3OVR#1215 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed86.7
  • Shooting67.6
  • Passing55.4
  • Ball Control71.7
  • Movement70.6
  • Football IQ67.5
  • Defending Skill30.7
  • Physical70.9
  • Mental66.3
  • Career57.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acceleration91
  2. Knock-on & Run91
  3. Top Speed90
  4. Top Speed with Ball89
  5. Runs in Behind86
  6. Reactions84
  7. Change of Pace82
  8. Finishing80
  9. Dribbling80
  10. Attacking Positioning78

All 64 attributes

Speed 86.7

  • Top Speed90
  • Acceleration91
  • Dribbling Speed77
  • Top Speed with Ball89
  • Knock-on & Run91
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 67.6

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys72
  • Curve56
  • Penalties68
  • Heading68
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity66
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 55.4

  • Short Passing64
  • Long Passing48
  • Through Balls54
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play62
  • Vision58
  • Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 71.7

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession74
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance66

Movement 70.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind86
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 67.5

  • Decision Making70
  • Spatial Awareness70
  • Game Management64
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 30.7

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions28
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 70.9

  • Strength70
  • Stamina69
  • Agility77
  • Balance74
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels64
  • Aggression70

Mental 66.3

  • Big-Game Temperament72
  • Leadership56
  • Selflessness62
  • Concentration70
  • Determination74
  • Tactical Discipline64

Career 57.6

  • Consistency62
  • Longevity66
  • Achievements40
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty50

Profile

Born
4 July 1978
Height
179 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1996–2012
Prime
1997-2003

Club career

  • 1996–1997 Mouscron
  • 1997–2000 Standard Liège
  • 2000–2003 Schalke 04
  • 2003–2004 Standard Liège
  • 2004–2006 Hamburger SV
  • 2006–2007 Al-Rayyan
  • 2007–2008 Manchester City
  • 2008–2009 Plymouth Argyle
  • 2009–2011 Sion

Honours

DFB-Pokal 2

2000–01, 2001–02

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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