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Joshua Zirkzee

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 34 17 8 9 64 46 +18 50.00
A 34 8 14 12 47 51 -4 23.53
N 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0.00
TOTALS 69 25 22 22 111 98 +13 36.23

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.
 
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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
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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 18 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 20
TOTALS 5 50 1 4 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 69

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

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Player has never been sent off during a match.
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Penalties scored for Manchester United Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000
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Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
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Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
 
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Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 

All Matches played

No Date ▲ Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 16-08-2024 Premiership Fulham Fulham Win 1-0 H 1 Joshua Zirkzee 87'
2. 24-08-2024 Premiership Brighton Brighton Loss 1-2 A 0 Amad Diallo 60' *Danny Welbeck 32', Joao Pedro 90'+5
3. 01-09-2024 Premiership Liverpool Liverpool Loss 0-3 H 0 Luis Diaz 35', 42', Mohamed Salah 56'
4. 14-09-2024 Premiership Southampton Southampton Win 3-0 A 0 Matthijs de Ligt 35', Marcus Rashford 41', Alejandro Garnacho 90'+6
5. 17-09-2024 League Cup Barnsley Barnsley Win 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 Premiership Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Draw 0-0 A 0
7. 25-09-2024 Europa League FC Twente FC Twente Draw 1-1 H 0 Christian Eriksen 35' Sam Lammers 68'
8. 29-09-2024 Premiership Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur Loss 0-3 H 0 Brennan Johnson 3', Dejan Kulusevski 47', Dominic Solanke 77'
9. 03-10-2024 Europa League Porto Porto Draw 3-3 A 0 Marcus Rashford 7', Rasmus Hojlund 20', Harry Maguire 90'+1 Pepe 27', Samu Omorodion 34', 50'
10. 06-10-2024 Premiership Aston Villa Aston Villa Draw 0-0 A 0
11. 19-10-2024 Premiership Brentford Brentford Win 2-1 H 0 Alejandro Garnacho 47', Rasmus Hojlund 62' Ethan Pinnock 45'+5
12. 24-10-2024 Europa League Fenerbahce Fenerbahce Draw 1-1 A 0 Christian Eriksen 15' Youssef En-Nesyri 49'
13. 27-10-2024 Premiership West Ham United West Ham United Loss 1-2 A 0 Casemiro 81' Crysencio Summerville 74', Jarrod Bowen 90'+2 (pen)
14. 30-10-2024 League Cup Leicester City Leicester City Win 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 Premiership Chelsea Chelsea Draw 1-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 70' (pen) Moises Caicedo 74'
16. 07-11-2024 Europa League PAOK PAOK Win 2-0 H 0 Amad Diallo 50', 77'
17. 10-11-2024 Premiership Leicester City Leicester City Win 3-0 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 17', Victor Kristiansen 38' (o.g.), Alejandro Garnacho 82'
18. 24-11-2024 Premiership Ipswich Town Ipswich Town Draw 1-1 A 0 Marcus Rashford 2' Omari Hutchinson 43'
19. 01-12-2024 Premiership Everton Everton Win 4-0 H 2 Marcus Rashford 34', 46', Joshua Zirkzee 41', 64'
20. 04-12-2024 Premiership Arsenal Arsenal Loss 0-2 A 0 Jurrien Timber 54', William Saliba 73'
21. 07-12-2024 Premiership Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest Loss 2-3 H 0 Rasmus Hojlund 18', Bruno Fernandes 61' Nikola Milenkovic 2', Morgan Gibbs-White 47', Chris Wood 54'
22. 12-12-2024 Europa League Viktoria Plzen Viktoria Plzen Win 2-1 A 0 Rasmus Hojlund 62', 88' Matej Vydra 48'
23. 15-12-2024 Premiership Manchester City Manchester City Win 2-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 88' (pen), Amad Diallo 90' Josko Gvardiol 37'
24. 19-12-2024 League Cup Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur Loss 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 Premiership Bournemouth Bournemouth Loss 0-3 H 0 Dean Huijsen 29', Justin Kluivert 61' (pen), Antoine Semenyo 63'
26. 26-12-2024 Premiership Wolves Wolves Loss 0-2 A 0 *Matheus Cunha 58', Hwang Hee-Chan 90'+9
27. 30-12-2024 Premiership Newcastle United Newcastle United Loss 0-2 H 0 Alexander Isak 4', Joelinton 19'
28. 05-01-2025 Premiership Liverpool Liverpool Draw 2-2 A 0 Lisandro Martinez 52', Amad Diallo 80' Cody Gakpo 59', Mohamed Salah 70' (pen)
29. 12-01-2025 FA Cup Arsenal Arsenal Draw 1-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 52' Gabriel Magalhães 63'
30. 16-01-2025 Premiership Southampton Southampton Win 3-1 H 0 Amad Diallo 82', 90', 90'+4 Manuel Ugarte 43' (o.g.)
31. 19-01-2025 Premiership Brighton Brighton Loss 1-3 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 23' (pen) Yankuba Minteh 5', Kaoru Mitoma 60', Georginio Rutter 76'
32. 23-01-2025 Europa League Rangers Rangers Win 2-1 H 0 *Jack Butland 52' (o.g.), Bruno Fernandes 90'+2 Cyriel Dessers 88'
33. 26-01-2025 Premiership Fulham Fulham Win 1-0 A 0 Lisandro Martinez 78'
34. 30-01-2025 Europa League FCSB FCSB Win 2-0 A 0 Diogo Dalot 60', Kobbie Mainoo 68'
35. 02-02-2025 Premiership Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Loss 0-2 H 0 Jean-Philippe Mateta 64', 89'
36. 07-02-2025 FA Cup Leicester City Leicester City Win 2-1 H 1 Joshua Zirkzee 68', Harry Maguire 90'+3 Bobby De Cordova-Reid 42'
37. 16-02-2025 Premiership Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur Loss 0-1 A 0 James Maddison 13'
38. 22-02-2025 Premiership Everton Everton Draw 2-2 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 72', Manuel Ugarte 80' Beto 19', Abdoulaye Doucoure 33'
39. 26-02-2025 Premiership Ipswich Town Ipswich Town Win 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 FA Cup Fulham Fulham Draw 1-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 71' Calvin Bassey 45'+1
41. 06-03-2025 Europa League Real Sociedad Real Sociedad Draw 1-1 A 1 Joshua Zirkzee 57' Mikel Oyarzabal 70' (pen)
42. 09-03-2025 Premiership Arsenal Arsenal Draw 1-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 45'+2 Declan Rice 74'
43. 13-03-2025 Europa League Real Sociedad Real Sociedad Win 4-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 16' (pen), 50' (pen), 87', Diogo Dalot 90'+1 Mikel Oyarzabal 10' (pen)
44. 16-03-2025 Premiership Leicester City Leicester City Win 3-0 A 0 Rasmus Hojlund 28', Alejandro Garnacho 67', Bruno Fernandes 90'
45. 01-04-2025 Premiership Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest Loss 0-1 A 0 *Anthony Elanga 5'
46. 06-04-2025 Premiership Manchester City Manchester City Draw 0-0 H 0
47. 10-04-2025 Europa League Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais Draw 2-2 A 1 Leny Yoro 45'+5, Joshua Zirkzee 88' Thiago Almada 25', Rayan Cherki 90'+5
48. 13-04-2025 Premiership Newcastle United Newcastle United Loss 1-4 A 0 Alejandro Garnacho 37' Sandro Tonali 24', Harvey Barnes 49', 64', Bruno Guimaraes 77'
49. 21-05-2025 Europa League Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur Loss 0-1 N 0 Brennan Johnson 42'
50. 27-08-2025 League Cup Grimsby Town Grimsby Town Draw 2-2 A 0 Bryan Mbeumo 75', Harry Maguire 89' Charles Vernam 22', Tyrell Warren 30'
51. 30-08-2025 Premiership Burnley Burnley Win 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 Premiership Manchester City Manchester City Loss 0-3 A 0 Phil Foden 18', Erling Haaland 53', 68'
53. 27-09-2025 Premiership Brentford Brentford Loss 1-3 A 0 Benjamin Šeško 26' Igor Thiago 8', 20', Mathias Jensen 90'+5
54. 25-10-2025 Premiership Brighton Brighton Win 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 Premiership Everton Everton Loss 0-1 H 0 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 29'
56. 30-11-2025 Premiership Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Win 2-1 A 1 Joshua Zirkzee 54', Mason Mount 63' Jean-Philippe Mateta 36' (pen)
57. 04-12-2025 Premiership West Ham United West Ham United Draw 1-1 H 0 Diogo Dalot 58' Soungoutou Magassa 83'
58. 08-12-2025 Premiership Wolves Wolves Win 4-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 25', 82' (pen), Bryan Mbeumo 51', Mason Mount 62' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde 45'+2
59. 15-12-2025 Premiership Bournemouth Bournemouth Draw 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 Premiership Aston Villa Aston Villa Loss 1-2 A 0 Matheus Cunha 45'+3 Morgan Rogers 45', 57'
61. 26-12-2025 Premiership Newcastle United Newcastle United Win 1-0 H 0 Patrick Dorgu 24'
62. 30-12-2025 Premiership Wolves Wolves Draw 1-1 H 1 Joshua Zirkzee 27' Ladislav Krejci 45'
63. 04-01-2026 Premiership Leeds United Leeds United Draw 1-1 A 0 Matheus Cunha 65' Brenden Aaronson 62'
64. 07-01-2026 Premiership Burnley Burnley Draw 2-2 A 0 Benjamin Šeško 50', 60' Ayden Heaven 13' (o.g.), Jaidon Anthony 66'
65. 11-01-2026 FA Cup Brighton Brighton Loss 1-2 H 0 Benjamin Šeško 85' Brajan Gruda 12', *Danny Welbeck 64'
66. 07-02-2026 Premiership Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur Win 2-0 H 0 Bryan Mbeumo 38', Bruno Fernandes 81'
67. 10-02-2026 Premiership West Ham United West Ham United Draw 1-1 A 0 Benjamin Šeško 90'+6 Tomáš Soucek 50'
68. 01-03-2026 Premiership Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Win 2-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 57' (pen), Benjamin Šeško 65' Maxence Lacroix 4'
69. 04-03-2026 Premiership Newcastle United Newcastle United Loss 1-2 A 0 Casemiro 45'+9 Anthony Gordon 45'+6 (pen), William Osula 90'
 

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