İlkay Gündoğan

Germany · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder, Defensive midfielder) · Gen 4 · Mbappé & Yamal · Peak 2020-2023

Intelligent midfielder who times late runs and passes calmly, then finishes

Nicknames Gündo

81.2OVR#102 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He is a very intelligent player, one of the most intelligent players I have ever coached.”

— Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach · 2024 · source

Top 10 attributes

First Touch92
Off-the-Ball Movement92
Decision Making92
Spatial Awareness92
Big-Game Temperament92
Short Passing91
Possession91
Link-up Play90
Vision90
Press Resistance90

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Finishing 8621 non-penalty goals from 24.71 xG (−3.7) · Domestic top-flight league (StatMuse FC league seasons) 2021-22 to 2024-25 (4 seasons)source

All 64 attributes

Speed 68.3

Top Speed66
Acceleration70
Dribbling Speed76
Top Speed with Ball64
Knock-on & Run56
Change of Pace78

Shooting 77.6

Finishing ●86
Shot Power78
Long Shots82
Volleys78
Curve80
Penalties84
Heading66
Direct Free Kicks76
Shooting Creativity80
Acrobatics66

Passing 84.1

Short Passing91
Long Passing86
Through Balls88
Crossing72
Link-up Play90
Vision90
Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 86.8

Dribbling84
Possession91
First Touch92
Skills & Tricks76
Weak Foot88
Press Resistance90

Movement 84.8

Off-the-Ball Movement92
Runs in Behind88
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation88
Recovery Runs68

Football IQ 91.0

Decision Making92
Spatial Awareness92
Game Management90
Tactical Creativity90

Defending Skill 66.7

Defensive Positioning76
Marking64
Interceptions78
Standing Tackle70
Sliding Tackle62
Offside Trap50

Physical 73.9

Strength60
Stamina80
Agility84
Balance84
Recovery79
Reactions82
Hold-up Play66
Aerial Duels60
Aggression70

Mental 88.0

Big-Game Temperament92
Leadership86
Selflessness88
Concentration88
Determination88
Tactical Discipline86

Career 78.2

Consistency86
Longevity88
Achievements77
Durability72
Loyalty68

Profile

Born: 24 October 1990
Height: 180 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 2008–now
Prime: 2020-2023

Club career

2008–2009 VfL Bochum
2009–2011 1. FC Nürnberg
2011–2016 Borussia Dortmund
2016–2023 Manchester City
2023–2024 Barcelona
2024–2025 Manchester City
2025–now Galatasaray

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2023 Manchester City

League title · Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund 1

2011–12

League title · Premier League Manchester City 5

2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23

FA Cup 2

2018–19, 2022–23

League Cup 4

2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21

DFB-Pokal 1