Arjen Robben

Qualities Evaluation

Arjen ROBBEN   (Netherlands)

23 January 1984
Right winger
1m80
75 Kg






Wikipedia

Arjen Robben, born 23 January 1984, is a Dutch footballer who plays for the German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. Though often classified as a forward, he usually plays behind the forwards (inside position) as a winger, and he is also known for his dribbling skills, speed, crossing ability and his accurate left foot long-range shot from the right wing. He is also a part of the Netherlands national team and has appeared at Euro 2004, the 2006 World Cup, Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.


Overall


He has often been injured last season but he is still able to challenge and easily beat any defender. Robben is also capable of delivering accurate passes and decisive at all times.


Steadiness


Regularity
His serious injuries and bad temper prevent him from being a regular player.

Shape
Although he missed a large part of the last season his stats are to his advantage.


Offensive skills


Pass
His passing game is good but he tends to forget his partners.

Finishing
He is very good in this area and he has been decisive in the final of the Champions League.

Long range shooting
One of the best strikes from afar. He knows hitting strength as fineness.

Dribbling
He likes to provoke. But sometimes he tends to dribble too much.

Creativity
He has often the same way of playing but it works.

Pace
In the good days, he brings a lot in the offensive area.



Defensive skills


Pressing
He doesn't defend at all.

Tactics

Tactical thinking
His tactical sense is good because he played in various leagues under the command of great coaches.

Adaptability;
He can play both sides winger, striker or attacking support.


Mental


Experience
He played the final of the Champions League and World Cup.

Aggressiveness
He has a mental of winner.

Team play
Very selfish player and not always very humble.

Influence in the team
He isn't very liked but he is regarded as a great player.

Big games
He improve his performance in the last final of the Champions League.

Assurance
He has a very strong self confidence.

Physical

Speed
One of the fastest players who you should not leave space for any reason.

Acceleration
His acceleration is also very good.

Physical impact
He lacks power and is easily unbalanced.

Stamina
He does his offensive job and no more.

Fragility
Unfortunately, too many injuries have slowed down his progress.