Youri Djorkaeff

France · Second striker (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1995-2000

The Snake, a creative forward of acrobatic volleys and clever passes

Nicknames The Snake

79.2OVR#237 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“For me, Djorkaeff is a very underrated player. The number of times he saved France with important goals!”
— Robert Pirès, France teammate · 2014 · source

Category averages

  • Speed75.5
  • Shooting84.5
  • Passing82.6
  • Ball Control84.7
  • Movement74.8
  • Football IQ86.0
  • Defending Skill35.3
  • Physical72.0
  • Mental77.7
  • Career78.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Volleys90
  2. Shooting Creativity90
  3. Penalties89
  4. Short Passing88
  5. Link-up Play88
  6. Vision88
  7. Possession88
  8. First Touch88
  9. Tactical Creativity88
  10. Long Shots86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 75.5

  • Top Speed75
  • Acceleration77
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 84.5

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots86
  • Volleys90
  • Curve86
  • Penalties ●89
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks86
  • Shooting Creativity90
  • Acrobatics86

Passing 82.6

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 84.7

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession88
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 74.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 86.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 35.3

  • Defensive Positioning46
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap36

Physical 72.0

  • Strength62
  • Stamina73
  • Agility81
  • Balance82
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play64
  • Aerial Duels58
  • Aggression66

Mental 77.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration80
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 78.0

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements76
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty68

Profile

Born
9 March 1968
Height
177 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1984–2006
Prime
1995-2000

Club career

  • 1984–1989 Grenoble
  • 1989–1990 Strasbourg
  • 1990–1995 Monaco
  • 1995–1996 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 1996–1999 Inter Milan
  • 1999–2002 Kaiserslautern
  • 2002–2004 Bolton Wanderers
  • 2004–2004 Blackburn Rovers
  • 2005–2006 MetroStars

Honours

World Cup 1

1998 France

Europa League 1

1998 Inter Milan

Continental title 1

2000 UEFA European Championship

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1995–96

Confederations Cup 1

2001

Coupe de France 1

1990–91

Trophée des Champions 1

1995

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 1

1993–94

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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