Which current player is most similar to Joshua Zirkzee?

The current analogue for Joshua Zirkzee is Georginio Rutter.

Which historical player is similar to Joshua Zirkzee?

The historical analogue for Joshua Zirkzee is Nwankwo Kanu, using the phase Nwankwo Kanu — Arsenal 1999-2002.

Similar Players

Players similar to Joshua Zirkzee

Joshua Zirkzee plays most like Georginio Rutter. Their historical analogue is Nwankwo Kanu — Arsenal 1999-2002.

Current

Current Analogue

Georginio Rutter

Brighton

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A forward who connects the attack

Zirkzee and Rutter can help create the attack as well as finish it. Their control and creative involvement make the forward a player to combine through, with the next pass or carry bringing teammates into the move.

Shared qualities

Technical control in forward areas
Connecting play for teammates

Important differences between Georginio Rutter and Joshua Zirkzee have not been established yet.

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Historical

Historical Analogue

Nwankwo Kanu

Arsenal 1999-2002

The forward who releases a runner

Kanu’s Arsenal 1999–2002 phase offers a reference for Zirkzee’s creative link play. Kanu’s pass to release Parlour against Newcastle illustrates a forward receiving centrally and helping a teammate run through to goal.

Shared qualities

Creative link play
Releasing a teammate

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Quick answers

Which current player is most similar to Joshua Zirkzee?: The current analogue for Joshua Zirkzee is Georginio Rutter.
Which historical player is similar to Joshua Zirkzee?: The historical analogue for Joshua Zirkzee is Nwankwo Kanu, using the phase Nwankwo Kanu — Arsenal 1999-2002.