Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

Netherlands · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2006-2014

Penalty-box predator with superb positioning and clinical finishing

Nicknames The Hunter

73.4OVR#920 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed66.7
  • Shooting77.2
  • Passing63.1
  • Ball Control75.7
  • Movement77.4
  • Football IQ76.5
  • Defending Skill29.0
  • Physical76.9
  • Mental76.3
  • Career73.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Attacking Positioning93
  2. Finishing92
  3. Anticipation92
  4. Volleys86
  5. Consistency86
  6. Heading84
  7. Off-the-Ball Movement84
  8. Longevity84
  9. Shot Power82
  10. Penalties82

All 64 attributes

Speed 66.7

  • Top Speed72
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed64
  • Top Speed with Ball64
  • Knock-on & Run62
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 77.2

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys86
  • Curve64
  • Penalties82
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks54
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics80

Passing 63.1

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing54
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 75.7

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession82
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks64
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 77.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning93
  • Anticipation92
  • Recovery Runs36

Football IQ 76.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 29.0

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking26
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle24
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 76.9

  • Strength76
  • Stamina76
  • Agility76
  • Balance76
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play76
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression76

Mental 76.3

  • Big-Game Temperament76
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration82
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 73.2

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements52
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty78

Profile

Born
12 August 1983
Height
186 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2002–2021
Prime
2006-2014

Club career

  • 2002–2004 PSV Eindhoven
  • 2002–2003 De Graafschap (loan)
  • 2003–2004 AGOVV Apeldoorn
  • 2004–2006 Heerenveen
  • 2006–2008 Ajax
  • 2009–2009 Real Madrid
  • 2009–2010 AC Milan
  • 2010–2017 Schalke 04
  • 2017–2021 Ajax
  • 2021–2021 Schalke 04

Honours

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 2

2018–19, 2020–21

DFB-Pokal 1

2010–11

KNVB Cup 3

2005–06, 2006–07, 2018–19

DFL-Supercup 1

2011

Torjägerkanone 1

2011–12

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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