Dirk Kuyt 89 OVR - FC 26 Knockout Royalty Hero

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CAM CM RW Netherlands (Holland) Eredivisie HERO
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Controlled 183 cm 84 kg 45 yrs
Dirk Kuyt
89
CAM
Low Driven Shot
Tiki Taka
Precision Header
Whipped Pass
CM RW
R 4★4
Kuyt
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 90 85 88 72 84
Netherlands (Holland) Eredivisie HERO
93 CARD 85 CARD 89 KNOCKOUT ROYALTY HERO
87 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
88
Sprint Speed
87
90 Shooting
Finishing
92
Positioning
91
Long Shots
86
Shot Power
90
Penalties
92
FK Accuracy
54
Volleys
87
85 Passing
Vision
88
Short Pass
90
Long Pass
85
Curve
81
Crossing
83
FK Accuracy
54
88 Dribbling
Ball Control
91
Dribbling
86
Composure [simulator]
91
Balance
85
Agility
87
Reactions
93
72 Defending
Def. Awareness
77
Interceptions
71
Stand Tackle
68
Slide Tackle
59
Heading
84
84 Physical
Strength [simulator]
80
Jumping
83
Aggression
85
Stamina [simulator]
91

Player Info

Full NameDirk Kuyt
Overall 89
Position CAM CM RW
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height183 cm
Weight84 kg
Age45
Body TypeAverage Medium
Real FaceNo
Nation Netherlands (Holland)
League Eredivisie
Club HERO
Card ID50347371
Base ID15723

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

CAM Roles
Playmaker++ Shadow Striker++ Half-Winger+ Classic 10+
CM Roles
Playmaker++ Half-Winger+
RW Roles
Inside Forward++ Wide Playmaker+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Dirk Kuyt

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Luis Milla
      90
      CM
      Tiki Taka
      Press Proven
      Jockey
      Incisive Pass
      CDM R
      R 4★4
      Milla
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 92 91 90 87
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS Getafe CF

      High regain and press endurance

      Hidemasa Morita
      91
      CM
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Press Proven
      Technical
      CDM
      R 3★5
      Morita
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 83 87 88 99 88
      Japan Liga Portugal Sporting CP

      High regain and press endurance

      Sam Coffey
      91
      CDM
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Low Driven Shot
      Pinged Pass
      CM
      R 4★4
      Coffey
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 81 89 86 88 99
      United States Barclays Women’s Super League Manchester City

      High regain and press endurance

      Sebastian Berhalter
      90
      CM
      Pinged Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Technical
      Incisive Pass
      CDM RM RW
      R 4★4
      Berhalter
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 80 91 90 87 93
      United States Major League Soccer Whitecaps FC

      High regain and press endurance

      Morten Hjulmand
      91
      CDM
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Intercept
      Low Driven Shot
      CM R
      R 4★4
      Hjulmand
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 89 87 91 91
      Denmark Liga Portugal Sporting CP

      High regain and press endurance

      Lothar Matthäus
      91
      CM
      Pinged Pass
      Intercept
      Power Shot
      Tiki Taka
      CB CDM
      R 5★5
      Matthäus
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 88 90 84 92 85
      Germany Icons ICONS

      High regain and press endurance

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Dirk Kuyt

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Roy Makaay
      91
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Power Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      Game Changer
      R
      R 4★4
      Makaay
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 99 82 90 35 81
      Netherlands (Holland) Bundesliga HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      Iván Zamorano
      92
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Rapid
      Acrobatic
      R
      R 5★4
      Zamorano
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 99 85 91 46 89
      Chile LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Antonio Di Natale
      93
      ST
      Low Driven Shot
      Tiki Taka
      Finesse Shot
      Chip Shot
      LW
      R 4★4
      Natale
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 95 90 94 53 77
      Italy Serie A Enilive HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Mario Mandžukić
      92
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Press Proven
      Technical
      Low Driven Shot
      LW R
      R 4★5
      Mandžukić
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 92 86 99 67 92
      Croatia Bundesliga HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Diego Milito
      93
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      Chip Shot
      Power Shot
      R 4★5
      Milito
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 93 88 91 46 85
      Argentina Serie A Enilive HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Carlos Tévez
      93
      ST
      Power Shot
      Quick Step
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      CAM
      R 4★4
      Tévez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 95 90 92 50 94
      Argentina Premier League HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Creates clear links between pivot, pocket player, and front line around him.
      4-3-3

      Gives him runners on both outside lanes and layered support underneath.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Excellent for narrow combinations and third-man runs through central spaces.

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