Ruud van Nistelrooij (Manchester United 02-03) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Ruud van Nistelrooij is a 89 overall rated CF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Manchester United in the English League. NETHERLANDS, age 26.
Ruud van Nistelrooij can gain up to 9 overall points (+10%) through level progression, giving it moderate growth headroom, a common profile for developed cards. Playing style: Fox in the Box.
Positions: CF, LWF, RWF, SS.
Ruud van Nistelrooij is playable across 4 positions (CF, LWF, RWF, SS), a highly versatile profile.
Ruud van Nistelrooij Stats
Ruud van Nistelrooij's standout current stat is Offensive Awareness at 86. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 86 |
| Ball Control | 77 |
| Dribbling | 75 |
| Tight Possession | 69 |
| Low Pass | 73 |
| Lofted Pass | 72 |
| Finishing | 84 |
| Heading | 80 |
| Place Kicking | 71 |
| Curl | 67 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 78 |
| Acceleration | 77 |
| Kicking Power | 81 |
| Jump | 73 |
| Physical Contact | 74 |
| Balance | 65 |
| Stamina | 76 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 57 |
| Tackling | 52 |
| Defensive Engagement | 51 |
| Aggression | 70 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 |
| Form | 1 |
| Injury Resistance | 0 |
Ruud van Nistelrooij Stats at Max Level
Ruud van Nistelrooij's biggest gain at max level is Offensive Awareness: 86 at base rising to 90 at max level (+4). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 86 | 90 | +4 |
| Ball Control | 77 | 81 | +4 |
| Dribbling | 75 | 79 | +4 |
| Tight Possession | 69 | 73 | +4 |
| Low Pass | 73 | 73 | +0 |
| Lofted Pass | 72 | 72 | +0 |
| Finishing | 84 | 88 | +4 |
| Heading | 80 | 80 | +0 |
| Place Kicking | 71 | 75 | +4 |
| Curl | 67 | 71 | +4 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 78 | 82 | +4 |
| Acceleration | 77 | 81 | +4 |
| Kicking Power | 81 | 85 | +4 |
| Jump | 73 | 73 | +0 |
| Physical Contact | 74 | 74 | +0 |
| Balance | 65 | 69 | +4 |
| Stamina | 76 | 80 | +4 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 57 | 57 | +0 |
| Tackling | 52 | 52 | +0 |
| Defensive Engagement | 51 | 51 | +0 |
| Aggression | 70 | 70 | +0 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Form | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 0 | 0 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
CF remains Ruud van Nistelrooij's best-rated position at max level (98); the next-best alternative is SS (97). The ratings below show how Ruud van Nistelrooij would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 89 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 41 |
| CB | Center Back | 65 |
| LB | Left Back | 67 |
| RB | Right Back | 67 |
| DMF | Defensive Midfielder | 66 |
| CMF | Central Midfielder | 68 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 69 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 69 |
| AMF | Attacking Midfielder | 71 |
| LWF (secondary) | Left Wing Forward | 87 |
| RWF (secondary) | Right Wing Forward | 87 |
| SS (secondary) | Second Striker | 97 |
| CF (registered) | Centre Forward | 98 |
Skills (10)
Marseille Turn, One-touch Pass, Long Range Shooting, First-time Shot, Heading, Rising Shot, Acrobatic Finishing, Low Lofted Pass, Penalty Specialist, Gamesmanship.
None of Ruud van Nistelrooij's 10 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Ruud van Nistelrooij (7)
Of the 7 known Ruud van Nistelrooij cards, this one ranks #5 by max overall rating (98 vs. 104 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 87 | 104 | 88040387251679 |
| Big Time 3 May '03 | 85 | 102 | 89063931645407 |
| Standard | 85 | 101 | 88030455139807 |
| Standard | 83 | 100 | 88036360719839 |
| Manchester United 02-03 (this card) | 89 | 98 | 17592991485407 |
| Standard | 88 | 95 | 17593796791775 |
| Manchester United 02-03 | 85 | 92 | 87962272533983 |
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Ruud van Nistelrooij (Legend) is a 89 OVR CF from NETHERLANDS, playing for Manchester United in English League. Max overall: 98. Playing style: Fox in the Box. Secondary positions: LWF, RWF, SS. Skills: Marseille Turn, One-touch Pass, Long Range Shooting, and 7 more. Booster: No Booster (). 6 other Nistelrooij variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruud van Nistelrooij's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Ruud van Nistelrooij reaches 98 overall at max level as CF, up from 89 at base level. Ruud van Nistelrooij's biggest gain at max level is Offensive Awareness: 86 at base rising to 90 at max level (+4).
What is Ruud van Nistelrooij's best position at max level?
CF remains Ruud van Nistelrooij's best-rated position at max level (98); the next-best alternative is SS (97).
What is Ruud van Nistelrooij's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Ruud van Nistelrooij's standout current stat is Offensive Awareness at 86. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.