Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Armenia · Attacking midfielder (Right winger, Central midfielder, Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2016

Quick, versatile attacking midfielder who drives forward and finishes moves himself

Nicknames Micki

79.1OVR#243 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“His game awareness is perhaps his most valuable quality.”
— Mircea Lucescu, Shakhtar Donetsk coach · 2013 · source

Category averages

  • Speed82.3
  • Shooting77.2
  • Passing81.7
  • Ball Control84.3
  • Movement78.8
  • Football IQ83.5
  • Defending Skill50.7
  • Physical72.4
  • Mental78.3
  • Career75.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acrobatics90
  2. Longevity90
  3. Link-up Play88
  4. Shooting Creativity86
  5. Short Passing86
  6. Through Balls86
  7. Vision86
  8. Dribbling86
  9. Possession86
  10. First Touch86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.3

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed82
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run82
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 77.2

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys76
  • Curve80
  • Penalties74
  • Heading54
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics90

Passing 81.7

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing74
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision86
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 84.3

  • Dribbling86
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot86
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 78.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs68

Football IQ 83.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 50.7

  • Defensive Positioning62
  • Marking48
  • Interceptions56
  • Standing Tackle56
  • Sliding Tackle42
  • Offside Trap40

Physical 72.4

  • Strength62
  • Stamina ●86
  • Agility82
  • Balance82
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression62

Mental 78.3

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration78
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 75.4

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements64
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
21 January 1989
Height
177 cm
Weight
75 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2006–now
Prime
2013-2016

Club career

  • 2006–2009 Pyunik
  • 2009–2010 Metalurh Donetsk
  • 2010–2013 Shakhtar Donetsk
  • 2013–2016 Borussia Dortmund
  • 2016–2018 Manchester United
  • 2018–2020 Arsenal
  • 2019–2020 AS Roma (loan)
  • 2020–2022 AS Roma
  • 2022–now Inter Milan

Honours

Europa League 1

2017 Manchester United

League title · Armenian Premier League Pyunik 4

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

League title · Ukrainian Premier League Shakhtar Donetsk 3

2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 2

2023–24, 2025–26

League Cup 1

2016–17

Coppa Italia 2

2022–23, 2025–26

Community Shield 1

2016

Supercoppa Italiana 2

2022, 2023

DFL-Supercup 2

2013, 2014

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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