Joshua Zirkzee

Attacker #11
Age 24 years
Nationality Netherlands
Market Value €28M

Career

MU
2024 Manchester United from Bologna
B
2022 Bologna from Bayern München
BM
2022 Bayern München from Anderlecht
A
2021 Anderlecht from Bayern München
BM
2021 Bayern München from Parma
P
2021 Parma from Bayern München

Joshua Zirkzee is Manchester United's Sniper in the Bronze tier, a forward building his body of work in one of the world's most demanding environments. Boasting an incredible haul of 20 career trophies—including a UEFA Champions League title from his time in Germany—the Dutch international brings an elite winning pedigree to the front line.

As a recognized Sniper, Zirkzee has already secured the SILVER BOOT and THREAT badges, proving he possesses the instincts to unsettle any defense. Across 15 appearances and 516 minutes of action, he has registered two goals, though he is searching for rhythm following a productive start to the campaign. While his finishing remains his primary weapon, a Workrate score of 62 highlights a willingness to press and engage that distinguishes him from traditional poachers. His status as emerging in the reliability metrics suggests a player still calibrating to the pace of the league, yet the underlying numbers indicate a high-volume shooter who remains a constant danger in the final third.

With a stable market value of €28M and a contract running through 2029, the long-term investment in Zirkzee remains a focal point of the club's strategy. His ability to turn this quiet spell into a sustained run of form will be crucial as the squad pushes for European spots.

Player Rating

Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee
39
Rating
3
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 51
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 54
📊 Ability 52
💰 Opportunity
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Attacker

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee is a above average SILVER BOOT for Manchester United. Evidence: 29% Goal Frequency.

Also shows: above average THREAT (2.5 Shots/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (57/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.

Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Attackers

Height 91%
Weight 89%
Experience 43%

vs Premier League

Height 89%
Weight 83%
Experience 39%

Traits

TOWER DECORATED EUROPEAN ELITE CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 39 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 54 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 55 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 57 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 56 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 39
Shooting 54
Defense 55
Workrate 57
Passing 56
Key Strength 57 Workrate
Area to Watch 39 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 15, 2026 Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa Premier League 0' - 0 0 54 Old Trafford
Mar 04, 2026 Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United Premier League 19' 6.6 0 0 83 St. James' Park
Mar 01, 2026 Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace Premier League 12' 6.5 0 0 69 Old Trafford
Feb 23, 2026 Everton 0-1 Manchester United Premier League 0' - 0 0 29 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Feb 10, 2026 West Ham 1-1 Manchester United Premier League 16' 6.3 0 0 61 London Stadium
Feb 07, 2026 Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Premier League 5' 6.5 0 0 62 Old Trafford
Feb 01, 2026 Manchester United 3-2 Fulham Premier League 0' - 0 0 100 Old Trafford
Jan 07, 2026 Burnley 2-2 Manchester United Premier League 16' 6.2 0 0 73 Turf Moor
Jan 04, 2026 Leeds 1-1 Manchester United Premier League 30' 6.6 0 1 36 Elland Road
Dec 30, 2025 Manchester United 1-1 Wolves Premier League 45' 7.7 1 0 51 Old Trafford
Dec 26, 2025 Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle Premier League 33' 6.5 0 0 28 Old Trafford
Dec 21, 2025 Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United Premier League 20' 6.3 0 0 67 Villa Park
Dec 15, 2025 Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth Premier League 6' 6.7 0 0 100 Old Trafford
Dec 08, 2025 Wolves 1-4 Manchester United Premier League 15' 6.7 0 0 72 Molineux Stadium
Dec 04, 2025 Manchester United 1-1 West Ham Premier League 78' 5.6 0 0 37 Old Trafford

Player Market Value

Track Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €28.0M
Peak Value €50.0M (Q2'24)
€50.0M €25.0M €0
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