Rafael van der Vaart

Netherlands · Attacking midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2005-2011

Left-footed playmaker with a lethal long shot and inventive passing

76.0OVR#579 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Rafael van der Vaart is a player of great quality, vision and talent.”
— Ramón Calderón, Real Madrid president · 2008 · source

Category averages

  • Speed67.3
  • Shooting80.4
  • Passing85.6
  • Ball Control79.7
  • Movement72.8
  • Football IQ84.5
  • Defending Skill43.0
  • Physical69.9
  • Mental74.3
  • Career67.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Long Shots91
  2. Vision90
  3. Possession89
  4. Direct Free Kicks88
  5. Through Balls88
  6. First Touch88
  7. Tactical Creativity88
  8. Short Passing87
  9. Shot Power86
  10. Curve86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 67.3

  • Top Speed65
  • Acceleration70
  • Dribbling Speed76
  • Top Speed with Ball61
  • Knock-on & Run52
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 80.4

  • Finishing79
  • Shot Power86
  • Long Shots91
  • Volleys76
  • Curve86
  • Penalties ●85
  • Heading55
  • Direct Free Kicks88
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 85.6

  • Short Passing87
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery86

Ball Control 79.7

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession89
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks84
  • Weak Foot50
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 72.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 84.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 43.0

  • Defensive Positioning50
  • Marking42
  • Interceptions46
  • Standing Tackle47
  • Sliding Tackle39
  • Offside Trap34

Physical 69.9

  • Strength60
  • Stamina70
  • Agility84
  • Balance80
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play64
  • Aerial Duels58
  • Aggression59

Mental 74.3

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness70
  • Concentration72
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline64

Career 67.0

  • Consistency78
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements54
  • Durability62
  • Loyalty65

Profile

Born
11 February 1983
Height
176 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2000–2018
Prime
2005-2011

Club career

  • 2000–2005 Ajax
  • 2005–2008 Hamburger SV
  • 2008–2010 Real Madrid
  • 2010–2012 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2012–2015 Hamburger SV
  • 2015–2016 Real Betis
  • 2016–2018 Midtjylland
  • 2018–2018 Esbjerg

Honours

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 2

2001–02, 2003–04

KNVB Cup 1

2001–02

Supercopa de España 1

2008

Golden Boy 1

2003

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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