Mathijs Tielemans
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Mathijs Tielemans 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Mathijs Tielemans has appeared in 2 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 133 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 2 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.73 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.97 |
| Total | 3 | 253 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.81 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.70 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.70 | 75 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 100 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.40 | 64 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.35 | 79 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
Mathijs Tielemans has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 133 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mathijs Tielemans has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 77 | 52.10 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 71 | 48.00 | 96 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 4.06 | 97 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.68 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 15 | 10.15 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 4.74 | 43 |
Mathijs Tielemans has completed 71 of 77 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 0 |
| Duels won | 2 | 1.35 | 0 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Touches | 97 | 65.60 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 11 | 7.44 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.68 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.68 | 20 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.68 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 2 |
Mathijs Tielemans completes 0 dribbles and wins 2 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.68 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 1.35 | 78 |
| Clearances | 3 | 2.03 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 5 | 3.38 | 20 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Mathijs Tielemans makes 1 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 133 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.35 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 3 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 2.03 | 44 |
| 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 |
Mathijs Tielemans has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left central midfielder (1 appearance), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 29 | 2,018 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 41 | 7.02 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 25 | 1,673 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 28 | 7.08 |
| KNVB Beker | 3 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 37 | 3,270 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 78 | 7.15 |
About Mathijs Tielemans
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Mathijs Tielemans has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 133 minutes. Mathijs Tielemans has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mathijs Tielemans has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Mathijs Tielemans has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mathijs Tielemans has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 71 from 77 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Mathijs Tielemans has won 2 of 7 total duels.
Discipline
Mathijs Tielemans has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Mathijs Tielemans
Mathijs Tielemans is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Excelsior in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Mathijs Tielemans is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 26 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Mathijs Tielemans's most recent match was away at Telstar on June 3rd. Excelsior drew 2-2. Mathijs Tielemans played 60 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.94.
Recent matches
- December 6th2-3 winatSparta Rotterdam(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 9th1-1 drawvsFC Volendam(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 15th1-1 drawatHeracles Almelo(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 22nd2-1 lossatFeyenoord(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 25th1-2 lossvsSC Heerenveen(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Mathijs Tielemans and Excelsior are next in action on January 25th against SC Cambuur in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SC Cambuur vs Excelsior match preview.
Teammates at Excelsior
Mathijs Tielemans currently plays alongside Jan Plug, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Stijn van Gassel, Y. Finey, Nesto Groen, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Marlon van de Wetering, Stan Henderikx, Mathijs Tielemans, Daniel van Vianen, Gyan de Regt, Noah Naujoks, Simon Janssen, Celton Biai, David Garden, Nolan Martens, Lennard Hartjes, Tijmen Holla, Kasey Bos and Ilano Silva Timas at Excelsior.