Lukas Podolski

Germany · Left winger (Striker) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2006-2012

Forward with a cannonball left-footed shot

Nicknames Poldi, Prinz Poldi

74.4OVR#813 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He is a clinical finisher and has an unbelievable shot and backlift.”

— Arsène Wenger, Arsenal manager · 2014 · source

Top 10 attributes

Shot Power93
Finishing86
Long Shots86
Loyalty86
Possession84
Attacking Positioning84
Longevity84
Durability84
Top Speed82
Acceleration82

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.0

Top Speed82
Acceleration82
Dribbling Speed74
Top Speed with Ball78
Knock-on & Run80
Change of Pace72

Shooting 79.1

Finishing86
Shot Power93
Long Shots86
Volleys82
Curve72
Penalties82
Heading68
Direct Free Kicks74
Shooting Creativity72
Acrobatics76

Passing 72.0

Short Passing76
Long Passing66
Through Balls72
Crossing74
Link-up Play78
Vision72
Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 74.3

Dribbling78
Possession84
First Touch82
Skills & Tricks66
Weak Foot58
Press Resistance78

Movement 74.0

Off-the-Ball Movement78
Runs in Behind80
Attacking Positioning84
Anticipation80
Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 72.5

Decision Making74
Spatial Awareness74
Game Management70
Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 32.0

Defensive Positioning38
Marking30
Interceptions34
Standing Tackle38
Sliding Tackle28
Offside Trap24

Physical 73.3

Strength76
Stamina72
Agility76
Balance76
Recovery74
Reactions80
Hold-up Play70
Aerial Duels64
Aggression72

Mental 76.7

Big-Game Temperament82
Leadership76
Selflessness76
Concentration74
Determination80
Tactical Discipline72

Career 80.2

Consistency76
Longevity84
Achievements71
Durability84
Loyalty86

Profile

Born: 4 June 1985
Height: 182 cm
Foot: Left
Career: 2003–now
Prime: 2006-2012

Club career

2003–2006 1. FC Köln
2006–2009 Bayern Munich
2009–2012 1. FC Köln
2012–2015 Arsenal
2015–2015 Inter Milan (loan)
2015–2017 Galatasaray
2017–2019 Vissel Kobe
2020–2021 Antalyaspor
2021–now Górnik Zabrze

Honours

World Cup 1

2014 Germany

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 1

2007–08

FA Cup 1

2013–14

DFB-Pokal 1