Dennis Bergkamp

Netherlands · Second striker (Attacking midfielder, Striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-2002

Shadow striker with a sublime first touch and killer through balls

Nicknames The Non-Flying Dutchman, Iceman

83.6OVR#27 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“I have always said Dennis Bergkamp will remain the best partner I have ever had. He is a dream for a striker.”
— Thierry Henry, Arsenal teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed74.3
  • Shooting86.2
  • Passing89.3
  • Ball Control93.7
  • Movement79.2
  • Football IQ93.5
  • Defending Skill34.2
  • Physical78.2
  • Mental79.3
  • Career81.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. First Touch99
  2. Possession98
  3. Link-up Play97
  4. Vision97
  5. Through Balls96
  6. Tactical Creativity96
  7. Shooting Creativity95
  8. Skills & Tricks95
  9. Decision Making94
  10. Spatial Awareness94

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 74.3

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run59
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 86.2

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power85
  • Long Shots85
  • Volleys92
  • Curve92
  • Penalties ●89
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks82
  • Shooting Creativity95
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 89.3

  • Short Passing92
  • Long Passing85
  • Through Balls96
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play97
  • Vision97
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 93.7

  • Dribbling90
  • Possession98
  • First Touch99
  • Skills & Tricks95
  • Weak Foot88
  • Press Resistance92

Movement 79.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement92
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning90
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 93.5

  • Decision Making94
  • Spatial Awareness94
  • Game Management90
  • Tactical Creativity96

Defending Skill 34.2

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 78.2

  • Strength78
  • Stamina74
  • Agility84
  • Balance90
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play88
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression65

Mental 79.3

  • Big-Game Temperament85
  • Leadership75
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration82
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 81.6

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements69
  • Durability75
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
10 May 1969
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1986–2006
Prime
1993-2002

Club career

  • 1986–1993 Ajax
  • 1993–1995 Inter Milan
  • 1995–2006 Arsenal

Honours

Europa League 2

1992 Ajax · 1994 Inter Milan

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 1

1989–90

League title · Premier League Arsenal 3

1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1986–87

FA Cup 4

1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05

KNVB Cup 2

1986–87, 1992–93

Community Shield 3

1998, 2002, 2004

Euro Golden Boot 1

1992

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1

1997–98

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

1997–98

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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