Mateja Kežman

Serbia and Montenegro · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2000-2004

Sharp-running goal sniffer who fired PSV to titles with relentless movement

73.3OVR#932 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed81.5
  • Shooting71.8
  • Passing61.7
  • Ball Control74.0
  • Movement80.8
  • Football IQ74.0
  • Defending Skill32.0
  • Physical76.2
  • Mental72.7
  • Career66.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Attacking Positioning89
  2. Finishing88
  3. Runs in Behind88
  4. Anticipation88
  5. Reactions86
  6. Acceleration85
  7. Top Speed84
  8. Off-the-Ball Movement84
  9. Aggression84
  10. Determination84

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.5

  • Top Speed84
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed77
  • Top Speed with Ball81
  • Knock-on & Run82
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 71.8

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys78
  • Curve62
  • Penalties76
  • Heading74
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity74
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 61.7

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 74.0

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession78
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot68
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 80.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning89
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 74.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 32.0

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions28
  • Standing Tackle36
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 76.2

  • Strength64
  • Stamina83
  • Agility81
  • Balance76
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play64
  • Aerial Duels68
  • Aggression84

Mental 72.7

  • Big-Game Temperament72
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness70
  • Concentration78
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 66.0

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements54
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty50

Profile

Born
12 April 1979
Height
182 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1996–2012
Prime
2000-2004

Club career

  • 1997–1998 Sartid Smederevo
  • 1998–2000 Partizan
  • 2000–2004 PSV Eindhoven
  • 2004–2005 Chelsea
  • 2005–2006 Atlético Madrid
  • 2006–2008 Fenerbahçe
  • 2008–2011 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2010–2010 Zenit Saint Petersburg (loan)
  • 2011–2011 BATE Borisov (loan)

Honours

League title · First League of FR Yugoslavia Partizan 1

1998–99

League title · Eredivisie PSV Eindhoven 2

2000–01, 2002–03

League title · Premier League Chelsea 1

2004–05

League title · Süper Lig Fenerbahçe 1

2006–07

League Cup 1

2004–05

Coupe de France 1

2009–10

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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