Emma Sheela Pijnenburg
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Match-by-match stats
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has appeared in 17 A-League Women matches this season, totalling 1,112 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Women midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.16 | 37 |
| Shots | 17 | 1.40 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Shot accuracy | 12.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.81 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.49 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 78 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.50 | 6 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.40 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has taken 17 shots with 2 on target (12% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 222 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 393 | 31.80 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 277 | 22.40 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.70 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 20 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has completed 277 of 393 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.89 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 1.62 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 57 | 4.61 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.57 | 59 |
| Touches | 575 | 46.50 | 37 |
| Possession lost | 170 | 13.76 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.73 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.05 | 46 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg completes 11 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 57 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 2.43 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.21 | 74 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.73 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg makes 30 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.40 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.08 | 53 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.13 | 12 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
A-League WomenMainly right central midfielder (10 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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27 yrs
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Emma Sheela Pijnenburg
A-League Women 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Women, Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has scored 2 goals across 17 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1112 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has attempted 17 shots with 2 on target, a 12% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (55% success rate). Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has contributed 6 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has registered 30 tackles (0 won), 15 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 277 from 393 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has won 57 of 101 total duels.
Discipline
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 9.
About Emma Sheela Pijnenburg
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg is a 21-year-old defender playing for Wellington Phoenix W in the A-League Women, representing New Zealand. and wears the number 32 shirt. Born on 13 September 2004.
Most recent appearance
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg's most recent match was away at Melbourne City W on June 25th. Wellington Phoenix W lost 3-1. Emma Sheela Pijnenburg played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
- June 25th3-1 lossatMelbourne City W(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- August 17th2-0 winvsBrisbane Roar W(120 mins, rating 6.98)
- December 22nd2-1 lossatBrisbane Roar W(89 mins, rating 6.32)
- September 15th0-2 winatAdelaide United W(55 mins, rating 6.92)
- September 10th0-1 lossvsWestern Sydney Wanderers W(55 mins, rating 6.93)
Teammates at Wellington Phoenix W
Emma Sheela Pijnenburg currently plays alongside Brooke Nunn, Mackenzie Anthony, Alyssa Whinham, Lara Wall, Ellie Delane Walker, M. Woods, Marisa Isabel Van Der Meer, Emma Main, Harriet Grace Muller, Ela Jerez, Brooke Neary, Lucia Leon, Mackenzie Dale Barry, Manaia Poppy Elliott, Macey Leigh Fraser, Tessel Middag, Sabitra Bhandari, Grace Joanna Jale, Zoe Benson, Tiana Jaber, Victoria Esson, Daisy Brazendale, Olivia Ingham, Ella McCann, Ella McMillan, Aimee Danieli-Feinberg, Emma Sheela Pijnenburg, Catherine Bott, Pia Vlok and Grace Bartlett at Wellington Phoenix W.