Ulf Kirsten

Germany · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1990-1998

Darting, instinctive goal-getter who thrived on short, sharp movements

Nicknames Der Schwatte

75.3OVR#677 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed76.5
  • Shooting73.8
  • Passing60.9
  • Ball Control73.7
  • Movement78.6
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill34.7
  • Physical78.0
  • Mental78.7
  • Career80.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Attacking Positioning91
  2. Finishing90
  3. Anticipation90
  4. Longevity90
  5. Loyalty89
  6. Consistency88
  7. Volleys86
  8. Off-the-Ball Movement86
  9. Reactions86
  10. Determination86

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.5

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration83
  • Dribbling Speed75
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 73.8

  • Finishing90
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys86
  • Curve58
  • Penalties74
  • Heading78
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 60.9

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing54
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing52
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 73.7

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession78
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks64
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 78.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning91
  • Anticipation90
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 34.7

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking32
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 78.0

  • Strength76
  • Stamina79
  • Agility81
  • Balance76
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression78

Mental 78.7

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration82
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 80.4

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements51
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty89

Profile

Born
4 December 1965
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1983–2003
Prime
1990-1998

Club career

  • 1983–1990 Dynamo Dresden
  • 1990–2003 Bayer Leverkusen

Honours

League title · DDR-Oberliga Dynamo Dresden 2

1988–89, 1989–90

DFB-Pokal 1

1992–93

Torjägerkanone 3

1992–93, 1996–97, 1997–98

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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