Joshua Zirkzee: Man United forward Profile & Stats
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Joshua Zirkzee

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 32 15 8 9 60 45 +15 46.88
A 32 8 13 11 45 48 -3 25.00
N 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0.00
TOTALS 65 23 21 21 105 94 +11 35.38

Name: Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee
Birthdate: 22-05-2001
Age: 24
Birthplace: Schiedam, Netherlands
Height: 6' 4" (1.93m)
Weight: 14st 1lbs (89.36kg)
Years at Club: 2024-Present*
Signing Info: Transferred from: Bologna, 14/07/2024, £36.4m
Previous Clubs: Bayern Munich II, Bayern Munich, Parma (loan), Anderlecht (loan), Bologna
Debut: 17/08/2024 v Fulham (H) 1-0 (Premiership)
Farewell:
Passed Away:

Biography

Joshua Zirkzee transferred to Manchester United in 2024 after a successful stint at Bologna in Serie A, where he showcased his potential with goal-scoring and physical presence. Zirkzee, originally a product of Bayern Munich's youth academy, made his name with impressive performances for both Bayern and during loan spells at Parma and Anderlecht, before his move to Bologna. At Manchester United, Zirkzee brings his strong aerial ability, and technical link-up play to the squad, adding depth to United's attacking options. Standing at 6'4" (1.93 meters), Zirkzee is a physical presence up front, capable of holding up the ball and dominating aerial duels. His ability to find space in the box makes him a valuable asset for United in both domestic and European competitions. Aerial Dominance: His height and timing make him a strong threat in aerial duels, especially in set-piece situations. Hold-Up Play: Zirkzee uses his physicality to hold off defenders, enabling him to link up well with teammates in attacking moves. Technical Skills: Despite his size, Zirkzee is comfortable with the ball at his feet and can contribute to buildup play effectively. International Career: Zirkzee has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels and is viewed as a potential future striker for the senior national team. His performances in club football, especially at Manchester United, are expected to increase his chances of earning a call-up to the national team in the near future. Summary: Joshua Zirkzee's move to Manchester United in 2024 is an exciting development in his career. Known for his physical presence, aerial strength, Zirkzee is expected to provide Manchester United with a valuable attacking option. His versatility as a forward and ability to contribute in various phases of play make him a strong asset for the team as they look to challenge for major honors.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 2024-2025 3 32 1 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 49
2. 2025-2026 2 14 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 16
TOTALS 5 46 1 4 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 65

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Everton 2 1
2. Olympique Lyonnais 1 1
3. Tottenham Hotspur 1 1
4. Crystal Palace 1 1
5. Leicester City 1 1
6. Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 1
7. Fulham 1 1
8. Real Sociedad 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Brighton 4 0
2. Tottenham Hotspur 4 1
3. Leicester City 4 1
4. Fulham 3 1
5. Crystal Palace 3 1
6. Everton 3 2
7. Arsenal 3 0
8. Manchester City 3 0
9. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 1
10. Newcastle United 3 0
11. Liverpool 2 0
12. Southampton 2 0
13. Aston Villa 2 0
14. Brentford 2 0
15. West Ham United 2 0
16. Ipswich Town 2 0
17. Nottingham Forest 2 0
18. Bournemouth 2 0
19. Real Sociedad 2 1
20. Burnley 2 0
21. Barnsley 1 0
22. FC Twente 1 0
23. Porto 1 0
24. Fenerbahce 1 0
25. Chelsea 1 0
26. PAOK 1 0
27. Viktoria Plzen 1 0
28. Rangers 1 0
29. FCSB 1 0
30. Olympique Lyonnais 1 1
31. Grimsby Town 1 0
32. Leeds United 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Hurzeler, Fabian 4
2. Postecoglou, Ange 4
3. Silva, Marco 3
4. Glasner, Oliver 3
5. Arteta, Mikel 3
6. Espirito Santo, Nuno 3
7. Guardiola, Josep 3
8. Howe, Eddie 3
9. Slot, Arne 2
10. Emery, Unai 2
11. Cooper, Steve 2
12. McKenna, Kieran 2
13. Iraola, Andoni 2
14. van Nistelrooy, Ruud 2
15. Moyes, David 2
16. Alguacil, Imanol 2
17. Parker, Scott 2
18. Edwards, Robert 2
19. Martin, Russell 1
20. Clarke, Darrell 1
21. Oosting, Joseph 1
22. Bruno, Vitor 1
23. Frank, Thomas 1
24. Mourinho, Jose 1
25. Lopetegui, Julen 1
26. Maresca, Enzo 1
27. Lucescu, Razvan 1
28. Dyche, Sean 1
29. Koubek, Miroslav 1
30. Pereira, Vitor 1
31. Juric, Ivan 1
32. Clement, Philippe 1
33. Charalambous, Elias 1
34. Fonseca, Paulo 1
35. Artell, David 1
36. Andrews, Keith 1
37. Farke, Daniel 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Amorim, Ruben 46
2. ten Hag, Erik 13
3. van Nistelrooy, Ruud 4
4. Fletcher, Darren 2
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 32
2. Eastlands Stadium 2
3. Emirates Stadium 2
4. Molineux 2
5. Selhurst Park 2
6. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 2
7. Villa Park 2
8. Amex Stadium 1
9. Anfield 1
10. Anoeta Stadium 1
11. Arena Nationala 1
12. Blundell Park 1
13. City Ground, Nottingham 1
14. Craven Cottage 1
15. Doosan Arena 1
16. Elland Road 1
17. Estadio do Dragao 1
18. Estadio San Mames 1
19. Goodison Park 1
20. Groupama Stadium 1
21. Gtech Community Stadium 1
22. King Power Stadium 1
23. London Stadium 1
24. Portman Road 1
25. St James Park, Newcastle 1
26. St Marys Stadium 1
27. Sukru Saracoglu 1
28. Turf Moor 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 46
2. Europa League 11
3. FA Cup 4
4. League Cup 4
No Opponent Count
1. Brighton 4
2. Tottenham Hotspur 4
3. Leicester City 4
4. Fulham 3
5. Crystal Palace 3
6. Everton 3
7. Arsenal 3
8. Manchester City 3
9. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3
10. Newcastle United 3
11. Liverpool 2
12. Southampton 2
13. Aston Villa 2
14. Brentford 2
15. West Ham United 2
16. Ipswich Town 2
17. Nottingham Forest 2
18. Bournemouth 2
19. Real Sociedad 2
20. Burnley 2
21. Barnsley 1
22. FC Twente 1
23. Porto 1
24. Fenerbahce 1
25. Chelsea 1
26. PAOK 1
27. Viktoria Plzen 1
28. Rangers 1
29. FCSB 1
30. Olympique Lyonnais 1
31. Grimsby Town 1
32. Leeds United 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 55
2. Spain 2
3. Holland 1
4. Portugal 1
5. Turkey 1
6. Greece 1
7. Czech Republic 1
8. Scotland 1
9. Romania 1
10. France 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 21-05-2025 Tottenham Hotspur L 0-1 Europa League
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 16-08-2024 PL Fulham W 1-0 H 1 Joshua Zirkzee 87'
2. 24-08-2024 PL Brighton L 1-2 A 0 Amad Diallo 60' *Danny Welbeck 32', Joao Pedro 90'+5
3. 01-09-2024 PL Liverpool L 0-3 H 0 Luis Diaz 35', 42', Mohamed Salah 56'
4. 14-09-2024 PL Southampton W 3-0 A 0 Matthijs de Ligt 35', Marcus Rashford 41', Alejandro Garnacho 90'+6
5. 17-09-2024 LC Barnsley W 7-0 H 0 Marcus Rashford 16', 58', Antony dos Santos 35' (pen), Alejandro Garnacho 45'+2, 49', Christian Eriksen 81', 85'
6. 21-09-2024 PL Crystal Palace D 0-0 A 0
7. 25-09-2024 EL FC Twente D 1-1 H 0 Christian Eriksen 35' Sam Lammers 68'
8. 29-09-2024 PL Tottenham Hotspur L 0-3 H 0 Brennan Johnson 3', Dejan Kulusevski 47', Dominic Solanke 77'
9. 03-10-2024 EL Porto D 3-3 A 0 Marcus Rashford 7', Rasmus Hojlund 20', Harry Maguire 90'+1 Pepe 27', Samu Omorodion 34', 50'
10. 06-10-2024 PL Aston Villa D 0-0 A 0
11. 19-10-2024 PL Brentford W 2-1 H 0 Alejandro Garnacho 47', Rasmus Hojlund 62' Ethan Pinnock 45'+5
12. 24-10-2024 EL Fenerbahce D 1-1 A 0 Christian Eriksen 15' Youssef En-Nesyri 49'
13. 27-10-2024 PL West Ham United L 1-2 A 0 Casemiro 81' Crysencio Summerville 74', Jarrod Bowen 90'+2 (pen)
14. 30-10-2024 LC Leicester City W 5-2 H 0 Casemiro 15', 39', Alejandro Garnacho 28', Bruno Fernandes 36', 59' Bilal El Khannouss 33', Conor Coady 45'+3
15. 03-11-2024 PL Chelsea D 1-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 70' (pen) Moises Caicedo 74'
16. 07-11-2024 EL PAOK W 2-0 H 0 Amad Diallo 50', 77'
17. 10-11-2024 PL Leicester City W 3-0 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 17', Victor Kristiansen 38' (o.g.), Alejandro Garnacho 82'
18. 24-11-2024 PL Ipswich Town D 1-1 A 0 Marcus Rashford 2' Omari Hutchinson 43'
19. 01-12-2024 PL Everton W 4-0 H 2 Marcus Rashford 34', 46', Joshua Zirkzee 41', 64'
20. 04-12-2024 PL Arsenal L 0-2 A 0 Jurrien Timber 54', William Saliba 73'
21. 07-12-2024 PL Nottingham Forest L 2-3 H 0 Rasmus Hojlund 18', Bruno Fernandes 61' Nikola Milenkovic 2', Morgan Gibbs-White 47', Chris Wood 54'
22. 12-12-2024 EL Viktoria Plzen W 2-1 A 0 Rasmus Hojlund 62', 88' Matej Vydra 48'
23. 15-12-2024 PL Manchester City W 2-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 88' (pen), Amad Diallo 90' Josko Gvardiol 37'
24. 19-12-2024 LC Tottenham Hotspur L 3-4 A 1 Joshua Zirkzee 63', Amad Diallo 70', Jonny Evans 90'+4 Dominic Solanke 15', 54', Dejan Kulusevski 46', Son Heung-min 88'
25. 22-12-2024 PL Bournemouth L 0-3 H 0 Dean Huijsen 29', Justin Kluivert 61' (pen), Antoine Semenyo 63'
26. 26-12-2024 PL Wolves L 0-2 A 0 *Matheus Cunha 58', Hwang Hee-Chan 90'+9
27. 30-12-2024 PL Newcastle United L 0-2 H 0 Alexander Isak 4', Joelinton 19'
28. 05-01-2025 PL Liverpool D 2-2 A 0 Lisandro Martinez 52', Amad Diallo 80' Cody Gakpo 59', Mohamed Salah 70' (pen)
29. 12-01-2025 FAC Arsenal D 1-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 52' Gabriel Magalhães 63'
30. 16-01-2025 PL Southampton W 3-1 H 0 Amad Diallo 82', 90', 90'+4 Manuel Ugarte 43' (o.g.)
31. 19-01-2025 PL Brighton L 1-3 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 23' (pen) Yankuba Minteh 5', Kaoru Mitoma 60', Georginio Rutter 76'
32. 23-01-2025 EL Rangers W 2-1 H 0 *Jack Butland 52' (o.g.), Bruno Fernandes 90'+2 Cyriel Dessers 88'
33. 26-01-2025 PL Fulham W 1-0 A 0 Lisandro Martinez 78'
34. 30-01-2025 EL FCSB W 2-0 A 0 Diogo Dalot 60', Kobbie Mainoo 68'
35. 02-02-2025 PL Crystal Palace L 0-2 H 0 Jean-Philippe Mateta 64', 89'
36. 07-02-2025 FAC Leicester City W 2-1 H 1 Joshua Zirkzee 68', Harry Maguire 90'+3 Bobby De Cordova-Reid 42'
37. 16-02-2025 PL Tottenham Hotspur L 0-1 A 0 James Maddison 13'
38. 22-02-2025 PL Everton D 2-2 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 72', Manuel Ugarte 80' Beto 19', Abdoulaye Doucoure 33'
39. 26-02-2025 PL Ipswich Town W 3-2 H 0 Sam Morsy 22' (o.g.), Matthijs de Ligt 26', Harry Maguire 47' Jaden Philogene 4', 45'+2
40. 02-03-2025 FAC Fulham D 1-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 71' Calvin Bassey 45'+1
41. 06-03-2025 EL Real Sociedad D 1-1 A 1 Joshua Zirkzee 57' Mikel Oyarzabal 70' (pen)
42. 09-03-2025 PL Arsenal D 1-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 45'+2 Declan Rice 74'
43. 13-03-2025 EL Real Sociedad W 4-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 16' (pen), 50' (pen), 87', Diogo Dalot 90'+1 Mikel Oyarzabal 10' (pen)
44. 16-03-2025 PL Leicester City W 3-0 A 0 Rasmus Hojlund 28', Alejandro Garnacho 67', Bruno Fernandes 90'
45. 01-04-2025 PL Nottingham Forest L 0-1 A 0 *Anthony Elanga 5'
46. 06-04-2025 PL Manchester City D 0-0 H 0
47. 10-04-2025 EL Olympique Lyonnais D 2-2 A 1 Leny Yoro 45'+5, Joshua Zirkzee 88' Thiago Almada 25', Rayan Cherki 90'+5
48. 13-04-2025 PL Newcastle United L 1-4 A 0 Alejandro Garnacho 37' Sandro Tonali 24', Harvey Barnes 49', 64', Bruno Guimaraes 77'
49. 21-05-2025 EL Tottenham Hotspur L 0-1 N 0 Brennan Johnson 42'
50. 27-08-2025 LC Grimsby Town D 2-2 A 0 Bryan Mbeumo 75', Harry Maguire 89' Charles Vernam 22', Tyrell Warren 30'
51. 30-08-2025 PL Burnley W 3-2 H 0 Josh Cullen 27' (o.g.), Bryan Mbeumo 57', Bruno Fernandes 90'+7 (pen) Lyle Foster 55', Jaidon Anthony 66'
52. 14-09-2025 PL Manchester City L 0-3 A 0 Phil Foden 18', Erling Braut Haaland 53', 68'
53. 27-09-2025 PL Brentford L 1-3 A 0 Benjamin Šeško 26' Igor Thiago 8', 20', Mathias Jensen 90'+5
54. 25-10-2025 PL Brighton W 4-2 H 0 Matheus Cunha 24', Casemiro 34', Bryan Mbeumo 61', 90'+6 *Danny Welbeck 74', Charalampos Kostoulas 90'+2
55. 24-11-2025 PL Everton L 0-1 H 0 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 29'
56. 30-11-2025 PL Crystal Palace W 2-1 A 1 Joshua Zirkzee 54', Mason Mount 63' Jean-Philippe Mateta 36' (pen)
57. 04-12-2025 PL West Ham United D 1-1 H 0 Diogo Dalot 58' Soungoutou Magassa 83'
58. 08-12-2025 PL Wolves W 4-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 25', 82' (pen), Bryan Mbeumo 51', Mason Mount 62' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde 45'+2
59. 15-12-2025 PL Bournemouth D 4-4 H 0 Amad Diallo 13', Casemiro 45'+4, Bruno Fernandes 77', Matheus Cunha 79' Antoine Semenyo 40', Evanilson 46', Marcus Tavernier 52', Junior Kroupi 84'
60. 21-12-2025 PL Aston Villa L 1-2 A 0 Matheus Cunha 45'+3 Morgan Rogers 45', 57'
61. 26-12-2025 PL Newcastle United W 1-0 H 0 Patrick Dorgu 24'
62. 30-12-2025 PL Wolves D 1-1 H 1 Joshua Zirkzee 27' Ladislav Krejci 45'
63. 04-01-2026 PL Leeds United D 1-1 A 0 Matheus Cunha 65' Brenden Aaronson 62'
64. 07-01-2026 PL Burnley D 2-2 A 0 Benjamin Šeško 50', 60' Ayden Heaven 13' (o.g.) , Jaidon Anthony 66'
65. 11-01-2026 FAC Brighton L 1-2 H 0 Benjamin Šeško 85' Brajan Gruda 12', Danny Welbeck 64'
 

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