Alexander Frei

Switzerland · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2004-2010

Switzerland's record scorer, a sharp and instinctive penalty-box finisher

73.1OVR#960 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed72.8
  • Shooting74.4
  • Passing63.1
  • Ball Control74.0
  • Movement76.6
  • Football IQ78.0
  • Defending Skill32.3
  • Physical74.0
  • Mental76.3
  • Career70.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Attacking Positioning89
  2. Finishing88
  3. Penalties88
  4. Anticipation88
  5. Reactions84
  6. Determination84
  7. Consistency84
  8. Off-the-Ball Movement82
  9. Runs in Behind82
  10. Shot Power80

All 64 attributes

Speed 72.8

  • Top Speed76
  • Acceleration77
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball72
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 74.4

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys80
  • Curve62
  • Penalties88
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 63.1

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery52

Ball Control 74.0

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession78
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks68
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 76.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning89
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 78.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 32.3

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions28
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 74.0

  • Strength68
  • Stamina75
  • Agility77
  • Balance76
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play68
  • Aerial Duels68
  • Aggression76

Mental 76.3

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness70
  • Concentration80
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 70.8

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements49
  • Durability64
  • Loyalty77

Profile

Born
15 July 1979
Height
179 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1997–2013
Prime
2004-2010

Club career

  • 1997–1998 Basel
  • 1998–1999 Thun (loan)
  • 1999–2000 Zürich
  • 2000–2001 Luzern
  • 2001–2003 Servette
  • 2003–2006 Rennes
  • 2006–2009 Borussia Dortmund
  • 2009–2013 Basel

Honours

League title · Swiss Super League Basel 3

2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 1

2004–05

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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