Joshua Zirkzee
Netherlands
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Joshua Zirkzee 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Joshua Zirkzee has appeared in 24 Premier League matches this season, totalling 623 minutes at an average rating of 5.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.30 | 61 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.43 | 63 |
| Shots | 25 | 3.60 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 1.30 | 90 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.22 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.87 | 96 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 1.44 | 95 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.87 | 80 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 45 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.60 | 77 |
| Chances created | 9 | 1.30 | 71 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.29 | 71 |
Joshua Zirkzee has taken 25 shots with 9 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 25 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.9 expected goals (xG), 2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Joshua Zirkzee has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 69 minutes. Joshua Zirkzee has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 245 | 35.40 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 182 | 26.30 | 88 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.43 | 50 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.29 | 52 |
| Backward passes | 78 | 11.27 | 95 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 3.03 | 87 |
Joshua Zirkzee has completed 182 of 245 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.72 | 35 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 1.44 | 22 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 70 |
| Duels won | 40 | 5.78 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 2.89 | 85 |
| Touches | 393 | 56.80 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 120 | 17.34 | 87 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.43 | 33 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.87 | 35 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.88 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 2.60 | 71 |
Joshua Zirkzee completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 40 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.30 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.87 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.14 | 15 |
| Clearances | 11 | 1.59 | 87 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 3.03 | 51 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Joshua Zirkzee makes 9 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.44 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.43 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.14 | 17 |
| Fouls per card | 3.33 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 2.31 | 44 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Joshua Zirkzee has committed 10 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly striker (4 appearances), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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28 yrs
28 yrs
Joshua Zirkzee previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 32 | 1,400 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 6.69 |
 Europa League | 11 | 533 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7.05 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 242 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7.15 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 146 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.88 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 185 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.16 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 34 | 2,774 | 11 | 5 | 43 | 30 | 7.25 |
 Coppa Italia | 3 | 168 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 19 | 807 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6.79 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 38 | 2,497 | 16 | 9 | 35 | 33 | 7.16 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Joshua Zirkzee
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Joshua Zirkzee has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 24 appearances (5 starts), totalling 623 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Joshua Zirkzee has attempted 25 shots with 9 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.94 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joshua Zirkzee has created 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Joshua Zirkzee has contributed 11 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joshua Zirkzee has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 1 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 182 from 245 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Joshua Zirkzee has won 40 of 101 total duels.
Discipline
Joshua Zirkzee has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 6.
About Joshua Zirkzee
Joshua Zirkzee is a 25-year-old forward playing for Manchester United in the Premier League, representing Netherlands. Joshua Zirkzee is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 22 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Joshua Zirkzee's most recent match was away at Brighton & Hove Albion on May 20th. Manchester United won 0-3. Joshua Zirkzee played 16 minutes with a match rating of 6.4.
Recent matches
- October 2nd5-2 winvsIpswich Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 25th2-0 lossatHull City(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 20th0-3 winatBrighton & Hove Albion(16 mins, rating 6.4)
- October 26th3-2 winvsNottingham Forest(10 mins, rating 6.35)
- March 15th0-0 drawatSunderland(65 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.54)
Next fixture
Joshua Zirkzee and Manchester United are next in action on August 20th against Everton in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Everton vs Manchester United match preview.
Teammates at Manchester United
Joshua Zirkzee currently plays alongside Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu, Luke Shaw, Shea Lacey, Karl Darlow, Jack Fletcher, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Dermot Mee, Youri Tielemans, Senne Lammens, Mason Mount, Noussair Mazraoui, Andrey Santos, Lisandro MartÃnez, Benjamin Sesko, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte, Tyler Fletcher, Carlos Baleba, Harry Amass, Ayden Heaven, Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt, Tom Heaton and Bryan Mbeumo at Manchester United.