Damian van der Vaart stats
Netherlands
Match-by-match stats
D. van der Vaart
Jong AjaxMidfielder
D. van der Vaart vs De Graafschap
1 game played, 1 more on the benchDamian van der Vaart's next match is today at 19:00 against De Graafschap. See how Damian van der Vaart did in earlier matches against De Graafschap.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Oct 3, 2025 |
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Today 19:00Mon 19:00Before the next match
Jong Ajax v De Graafschap, TodayWhat De Graafschap allow right central midfielders
Position stats11 appearances at RCM against De Graafschap in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eerste Divisie.
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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.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| 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
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
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
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
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
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
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Jong Ajax squad
D. Kalokoh
21 yrsJ. Jakub Faberski
20 yrsE. Ünüvar
18 yrsE. Mechrouh18 yrs
D. Pugno
20 yrsL. Messori18 yrsP. Nash18 yrsL. Salazar
19 yrsJ. Simeon16 yrsP. Da Silva18 yrsA. Moumane19 yrsM. Jabou Abdalla17 yrsJ. Johnson19 yrsD. van der Vaart20 yrsT. Peters20 yrsA. Camara
18 yrsJ. Monserrate20 yrsM. Verkuijl20 yrsL. Acheampong18 yrs
21 yrs
18 yrs
20 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout 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 at home against 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
- July 23rd0-3 lossvsVVV-Venlo(0 mins, rating 0)
- 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)
Next fixture
Damian van der Vaart and Jong Ajax are next in action on December 8th against De Graafschap in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jong Ajax vs De Graafschap match preview.
Teammates at Jong Ajax
Damian van der Vaart currently plays alongside David Kalokoh, Jan Jakub Faberski, Charlie Setford, Mylo van der Lans, Geronimo Spina, Mohamed Jabou Abdalla, Jinairo Johnson, Emre Ünüvar, Damian van der Vaart, Elias Mechrouh, Marvyn Muzungu, Tijn Peters, Ryan van de Pavert, Sinclair de Falco, Diego Pugno, Abdoulaye Camara, Aymean El Hani, Avery Appiah, Valentijn van der Velde, Jano Monserrate, Leroy Fränkel, Luuk Beekman, Luca Messori, Pharell Nash, Mark Verkuijl, Fouad Zahouani, Leo Salazar, Jeshurun Simeon, Paulo Da Silva, Jahyendrow Amour, Anass Moumane and Levi Acheampong at Jong Ajax.