Olivier de Nijs
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Match-by-match stats
Olivier de Nijs 2025/2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Olivier de Nijs has appeared in 28 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 818 minutes at an average rating of 6.50. 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 | 28 | 818 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 23 | 6.50 |
 KNVB Beker | 3 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6.90 |
| Total | 31 | 938 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 25 | 6.54 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.60 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.66 | 93 |
| Shots | 25 | 2.80 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 1.20 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.45 | n/a | 87 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.22 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 1.10 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.44 | 48 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.11 | 81 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.30 | 57 |
| Chances created | 12 | 1.32 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.33 | 83 |
Olivier de Nijs has taken 25 shots with 11 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Olivier de Nijs has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 53rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 273 | 30.00 | 35 |
| Accurate passes | 211 | 23.20 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.43 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.11 | 19 |
| Backward passes | 74 | 8.14 | 65 |
| Passes (final third) | 31 | 3.41 | 22 |
Olivier de Nijs has completed 211 of 273 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.88 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 1.65 | 55 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 51 | 5.61 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 1.87 | 93 |
| Touches | 460 | 50.60 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 118 | 12.98 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.99 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.44 | 6 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.99 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Olivier de Nijs completes 8 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 2.53 | 78 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.43 | 72 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.66 | 34 |
| Clearances | 20 | 2.20 | 81 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 4.07 | 42 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Olivier de Nijs makes 23 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.54 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.11 | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.22 | 77 |
| Fouls per card | 14.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 1.98 | 33 |
| 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 |
Olivier de Nijs has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left winger (3) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Olivier de Nijs previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Olivier de Nijs
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Olivier de Nijs has scored 5 goals and 1 assist across 28 appearances (7 starts), totalling 818 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Olivier de Nijs has attempted 25 shots with 11 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Olivier de Nijs has created 12 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (53% success rate). Olivier de Nijs has contributed 12 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Olivier de Nijs has registered 23 tackles (13 won), 6 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 211 from 273 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Olivier de Nijs has won 51 of 109 total duels.
Discipline
Olivier de Nijs has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 4.
About Olivier de Nijs
Olivier de Nijs is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Almere City in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Olivier de Nijs is -footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 9 November 2004.
Most recent appearance
Olivier de Nijs's most recent match was away at VVV-Venlo on August 3rd. Almere City lost 3-1. Olivier de Nijs played 44 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.42.
Recent matches
- August 3rd3-1 lossatVVV-Venlo(44 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.42)
- June 4th4-1 winvsFC Dordrecht(16 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.31)
- May 12th2-1 lossatWillem II(46 mins, rating 6.57)
- September 4th1-2 lossvsFC Den Bosch(90 mins, rating 7.12)
- February 3rd3-2 winvsTOP Oss(44 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.04)
Next fixture
Olivier de Nijs and Almere City are next in action on May 28th against FC Den Bosch in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Den Bosch vs Almere City match preview.
Teammates at Almere City
Olivier de Nijs currently plays alongside Byron Burgering, Tiziano Vianello, Twan van der Zeeuw, James Lawrence, Malcolm Mateyo, Hamza el Dahri, Ferdy Druijf, Marley Dors, Joël van der Wilt, Misha Engel, Ruben Providence, Jamie Jacobs, Olivier de Nijs, Emmanuel Poku, Emmanuel van de Blaak, Enzo Cornelisse, Teun Bijleveld, Bas Huisman, Immanuel Goghli, Job Kalisvaart, Tristan Kuijsten, Milan de Haan and Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp at Almere City.