Kevin-Prince Boateng

Ghana · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder, Second striker, Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2013

Powerful, flamboyant box-to-box midfielder with a thunderous long-range strike

Nicknames KPB

75.4OVR#662 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Kevin gives the team a sense of stability, both mentally and physically.”
— Niko Kovač, Hertha BSC teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed78.8
  • Shooting80.1
  • Passing76.0
  • Ball Control83.8
  • Movement73.0
  • Football IQ76.0
  • Defending Skill63.3
  • Physical80.7
  • Mental76.3
  • Career62.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Shot Power90
  2. Long Shots88
  3. Shooting Creativity86
  4. Skills & Tricks86
  5. Strength86
  6. Aggression86
  7. Possession85
  8. Volleys84
  9. Dribbling84
  10. First Touch84

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.8

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed78
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run76
  • Change of Pace78

Shooting 80.1

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power90
  • Long Shots88
  • Volleys84
  • Curve76
  • Penalties75
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics80

Passing 76.0

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing70
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery64

Ball Control 83.8

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession85
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot82
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 73.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation77
  • Recovery Runs64

Football IQ 76.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 63.3

  • Defensive Positioning66
  • Marking64
  • Interceptions68
  • Standing Tackle72
  • Sliding Tackle66
  • Offside Trap44

Physical 80.7

  • Strength86
  • Stamina84
  • Agility80
  • Balance80
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play78
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression86

Mental 76.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration72
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 62.8

  • Consistency66
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements50
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty50

Profile

Born
6 March 1987
Height
186 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2005–2023
Prime
2010-2013

Club career

  • 2005–2007 Hertha BSC
  • 2007–2009 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2009–2009 Borussia Dortmund (loan)
  • 2009–2010 Portsmouth
  • 2010–2010 Genoa
  • 2010–2011 AC Milan (loan)
  • 2011–2013 AC Milan
  • 2013–2015 Schalke 04
  • 2016–2016 AC Milan
  • 2016–2017 Las Palmas
  • 2017–2018 Eintracht Frankfurt
  • 2018–2019 Sassuolo
  • 2019–2019 Barcelona (loan)
  • 2019–2020 Fiorentina
  • 2020–2020 Beşiktaş (loan)
  • 2020–2021 Monza
  • 2021–2023 Hertha BSC

Honours

League title · Serie A AC Milan 1

2010–11

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

2018–19

DFB-Pokal 1

2017–18

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2011

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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