Koo Ja-cheol

South Korea · Attacking midfielder (Central midfielder, Defensive midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2011-2016

Hard-running utility midfielder whose late runs made him a Bundesliga regular

75.8OVR#613 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed71.8
  • Shooting71.7
  • Passing78.4
  • Ball Control78.7
  • Movement76.6
  • Football IQ78.5
  • Defending Skill60.7
  • Physical75.6
  • Mental83.7
  • Career67.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina90
  2. Selflessness88
  3. Determination88
  4. Possession85
  5. First Touch84
  6. Vision83
  7. Short Passing82
  8. Link-up Play82
  9. Recovery82
  10. Big-Game Temperament82

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.8

  • Top Speed70
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed74
  • Top Speed with Ball70
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 71.7

  • Finishing76
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots81
  • Volleys72
  • Curve80
  • Penalties70
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity64
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 78.4

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision83
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 78.7

  • Dribbling81
  • Possession85
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 76.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning74
  • Anticipation79
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 78.5

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 60.7

  • Defensive Positioning66
  • Marking62
  • Interceptions68
  • Standing Tackle68
  • Sliding Tackle58
  • Offside Trap42

Physical 75.6

  • Strength66
  • Stamina90
  • Agility79
  • Balance78
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions79
  • Hold-up Play68
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression72

Mental 83.7

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration80
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 67.4

  • Consistency74
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements45
  • Durability62
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
27 February 1989
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2007–2025
Prime
2011-2016

Club career

  • 2007–2011 Jeju United
  • 2011–2014 VfL Wolfsburg
  • 2012–2013 FC Augsburg (loan)
  • 2014–2015 Mainz 05
  • 2015–2019 FC Augsburg
  • 2019–2021 Al-Gharafa
  • 2021–2022 Al-Khor
  • 2022–2025 Jeju United

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