André-Pierre Gignac

France · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2018

Strong, clinical striker who conquered both France and Mexico

Nicknames APG

74.5OVR#798 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed67.5
  • Shooting79.6
  • Passing67.7
  • Ball Control73.7
  • Movement73.0
  • Football IQ75.5
  • Defending Skill34.0
  • Physical78.6
  • Mental78.7
  • Career81.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity90
  2. Loyalty88
  3. Finishing86
  4. Strength86
  5. Hold-up Play86
  6. Consistency86
  7. Durability86
  8. Shot Power84
  9. Attacking Positioning84
  10. Determination84

All 64 attributes

Speed 67.5

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed64
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run64
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 79.6

  • Finishing86
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys82
  • Curve72
  • Penalties82
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity74
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 67.7

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery60

Ball Control 73.7

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession80
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks64
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 73.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement78
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 75.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity68

Defending Skill 34.0

  • Defensive Positioning46
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 78.6

  • Strength86
  • Stamina76
  • Agility70
  • Balance78
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions77
  • Hold-up Play86
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression78

Mental 78.7

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration78
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 81.4

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements57
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
5 December 1985
Height
187 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2004–now
Prime
2009-2018

Club career

  • 2004–2007 Lorient
  • 2005–2006 Pau (loan)
  • 2007–2010 Toulouse
  • 2010–2015 Marseille
  • 2015–now Tigres UANL

Honours

League title · Liga MX Tigres UANL 5

2015 Apertura, 2016 Apertura, 2017 Apertura, 2019 Clausura, 2023 Clausura

CONCACAF Champions Cup 1

2020

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 1

2008–09

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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