Damian van der Vaart
Netherlands
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Damian van der Vaart 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Damian van der Vaart has appeared in 22 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 776 minutes at an average rating of 5.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 22 | 776 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 5.92 |
 UEFA Youth League | 3 | 136 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.47 |
| Total | 25 | 912 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 5.99 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots | 14 | 1.60 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.35 | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 1.28 | 97 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.70 | 17 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.46 | 19 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.12 | 34 |
Damian van der Vaart has taken 14 shots with 3 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Damian van der Vaart has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 194 minutes. Damian van der Vaart has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 303 | 35.10 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 225 | 26.10 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 1.74 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.46 | 63 |
| Backward passes | 56 | 6.49 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 46 | 5.34 | 58 |
Damian van der Vaart has completed 225 of 303 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.70 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 1.28 | 35 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 66 |
| Duels won | 33 | 3.83 | 27 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.58 | 26 |
| Touches | 450 | 52.20 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 123 | 14.27 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 1.51 | 94 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.46 | 9 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.04 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Damian van der Vaart completes 6 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 33 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.86 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.93 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 1.16 | 75 |
| Clearances | 17 | 1.97 | 72 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 34 | 3.94 | 33 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.12 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Damian van der Vaart makes 16 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 2.09 | 88 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.35 | 90 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.12 | 62 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 46 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 2.55 | 52 |
| 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 |
Damian van der Vaart has committed 18 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at right midfielder (1) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Damian van der Vaart previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Damian van der Vaart
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Damian van der Vaart has featured across 22 appearances (5 starts), totalling 776 minutes. Damian van der Vaart has attempted 14 shots with 3 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.97 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Damian van der Vaart has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (55% success rate). Damian van der Vaart has contributed 6 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Damian van der Vaart has registered 16 tackles (8 won), 10 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 225 from 303 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Damian van der Vaart has won 33 of 77 total duels.
Discipline
Damian van der Vaart has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 4.
About Damian van der Vaart
Damian van der Vaart is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Jong Ajax in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Damian van der Vaart is right-footed. Born on 28 May 2006.
Most recent appearance
Damian van der Vaart's most recent match was away at Jong FC Utrecht on August 3rd. Jong Ajax lost 0-2. Damian van der Vaart played 25 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- January 25th2-1 lossatFC Dordrecht(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 3rd0-2 lossvsJong FC Utrecht(25 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
- June 4th0-1 winatJong PSV(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 21st1-2 lossvsTOP Oss(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 7th6-1 lossatVitesse(8 mins, rating 6.2)
Next fixture
Damian van der Vaart and Jong Ajax are next in action on September 24th against Almere City in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Almere City vs Jong Ajax match preview.
Teammates at Jong Ajax
Damian van der Vaart currently plays alongside Ryan van de Pavert, Paulo Da Silva, Tijn Peters, Geronimo Spina, Mylo van der Lans, Kennynho Kasanwirjo, Jinairo Johnson, Mohamed Abdalla, Jan Faberski, Aymean El Hani, David Kalokoh, Diego Pugno, Jahyendrow Amour, Mark Verkuijl, Valentijn van der Velde, Leo Salazar, Emre Ünüvar, Charlie Setford, Avery Appiah, Fouad Zahouani, Elias Mechrouh, Damian van der Vaart, Abdoulaye Camara, Marvyn Muzungu, Luuk Beekman, Jano Monserrate, Pharell Nash, Luca Messori and Anass Moumane at Jong Ajax.