Robin van Persie

Netherlands · Striker (Second striker, Left winger, Right winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2013

Technically gifted striker with a sublime left foot and spectacular volleys

Nicknames RVP

78.8OVR#268 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Robin van Persie is a world class striker.”
— Arsène Wenger, Arsenal manager · 2012 · source

Category averages

  • Speed77.7
  • Shooting87.7
  • Passing81.1
  • Ball Control82.7
  • Movement79.4
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill33.0
  • Physical77.6
  • Mental78.3
  • Career63.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Volleys95
  2. Finishing93
  3. Acrobatics93
  4. First Touch92
  5. Attacking Positioning91
  6. Shooting Creativity90
  7. Possession90
  8. Shot Power88
  9. Long Shots88
  10. Anticipation88

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.7

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed80
  • Top Speed with Ball76
  • Knock-on & Run72
  • Change of Pace78

Shooting 87.7

  • Finishing93
  • Shot Power88
  • Long Shots88
  • Volleys95
  • Curve86
  • Penalties86
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks82
  • Shooting Creativity90
  • Acrobatics93

Passing 81.1

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing74
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 82.7

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession90
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 79.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning91
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 33.0

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 77.6

  • Strength72
  • Stamina74
  • Agility82
  • Balance84
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play76
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression74

Mental 78.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration80
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 63.6

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements63
  • Durability58
  • Loyalty35

Profile

Born
6 August 1983
Height
187 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2002–2019
Prime
2008-2013

Club career

  • 2001–2004 Feyenoord
  • 2004–2012 Arsenal
  • 2012–2015 Manchester United
  • 2015–2018 Fenerbahçe
  • 2018–2019 Feyenoord

Honours

Europa League 1

2002 Feyenoord

League title · Premier League Manchester United 1

2012–13

FA Cup 1

2004–05

KNVB Cup 1

2017–18

Community Shield 2

2004, 2013

Premier League Golden Boot 2

2011–12, 2012–13

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1

2011–12

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

2011–12

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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