Miroslav Klose

Germany · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2010

World Cup record scorer through aerial prowess and smart positioning

Nicknames Miro

78.9OVR#258 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Miro Klose is an international star. He is one of the greatest strikers there have been.”
— Joachim Löw, Germany coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed72.8
  • Shooting75.7
  • Passing68.0
  • Ball Control76.0
  • Movement83.6
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill42.0
  • Physical82.2
  • Mental87.7
  • Career82.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading94
  2. Attacking Positioning93
  3. Anticipation93
  4. Aerial Duels92
  5. Big-Game Temperament92
  6. Selflessness92
  7. Determination90
  8. Longevity90
  9. Finishing89
  10. Off-the-Ball Movement88

All 64 attributes

Speed 72.8

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed67
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 75.7

  • Finishing89
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys80
  • Curve62
  • Penalties80
  • Heading94
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity66
  • Acrobatics82

Passing 68.0

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 76.0

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot80
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 83.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind86
  • Attacking Positioning93
  • Anticipation93
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 42.0

  • Defensive Positioning52
  • Marking38
  • Interceptions42
  • Standing Tackle46
  • Sliding Tackle36
  • Offside Trap38

Physical 82.2

  • Strength78
  • Stamina87
  • Agility79
  • Balance80
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play84
  • Aerial Duels92
  • Aggression72

Mental 87.7

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration88
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 82.4

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements77
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
9 June 1978
Height
184 cm
Weight
74 kg
Foot
Right
Career
1998–2016
Prime
2002-2010

Club career

  • 1998–1999 FC 08 Homburg
  • 1999–2004 Kaiserslautern
  • 2004–2007 Werder Bremen
  • 2007–2011 Bayern Munich
  • 2011–2016 Lazio

Honours

World Cup 1

2014 Germany

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 2

2007–08, 2009–10

Coppa Italia 1

2012–13

DFB-Pokal 2

2007–08, 2009–10

DFL-Supercup 1

2010

World Cup Golden Boot 1

2006

Torjägerkanone 1

2005–06

German Footballer of the Year 1

2006

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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