Ali Daei

Iran · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2004

Iranian legend whose aerial dominance yielded 109 international goals

Nicknames Shahriar

71.6OVR#1076 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed60.8
  • Shooting73.8
  • Passing60.0
  • Ball Control68.7
  • Movement72.4
  • Football IQ74.0
  • Defending Skill31.7
  • Physical77.8
  • Mental82.7
  • Career79.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading94
  2. Aerial Duels92
  3. Longevity92
  4. Leadership90
  5. Finishing88
  6. Attacking Positioning88
  7. Determination88
  8. Strength86
  9. Hold-up Play86
  10. Consistency86

All 64 attributes

Speed 60.8

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration69
  • Dribbling Speed55
  • Top Speed with Ball59
  • Knock-on & Run55
  • Change of Pace56

Shooting 73.8

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys80
  • Curve56
  • Penalties82
  • Heading94
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 60.0

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing52
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision64
  • Set-Piece Delivery36

Ball Control 68.7

  • Dribbling66
  • Possession76
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks52
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 72.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 74.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity64

Defending Skill 31.7

  • Defensive Positioning34
  • Marking32
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap24

Physical 77.8

  • Strength86
  • Stamina79
  • Agility63
  • Balance72
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play86
  • Aerial Duels92
  • Aggression80

Mental 82.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration80
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 79.2

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements52
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
21 March 1969
Height
192 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1989–2007
Prime
1996-2004

Club career

  • 1990–1992 Taxirani
  • 1992–1994 Bank Tejarat
  • 1994–1996 Persepolis
  • 1996–1997 Al-Sadd
  • 1997–1998 Arminia Bielefeld
  • 1998–1999 Bayern Munich
  • 1999–2002 Hertha BSC
  • 2002–2003 Al-Shabab
  • 2003–2005 Persepolis
  • 2005–2006 Saba Battery
  • 2006–2007 Saipa

Honours

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 1

1998–99

League title · Iran Pro League Saipa 1

2006–07

Asian Footballer of the Year 1

1999

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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