Melle Meulensteen
Netherlands
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M. Meulensteen
Go Ahead EaglesMidfielderMelle Meulensteen 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Melle Meulensteen has appeared in 3 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 241 minutes at an average rating of 7.08. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.75 | 83 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.90 | 67 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1.10 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.75 | 79 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.70 | 26 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.75 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.37 | 71 |
Melle Meulensteen has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 1.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Melle Meulensteen has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 121 minutes. Melle Meulensteen has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 88th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 135 | 50.40 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 117 | 43.70 | 71 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 2.61 | 84 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Backward passes | 14 | 5.23 | 29 |
| Passes (final third) | 24 | 8.96 | 91 |
Melle Meulensteen has completed 117 of 135 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.37 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.75 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 7 | 2.61 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.12 | 78 |
| Touches | 176 | 65.70 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 27 | 10.08 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.37 | 40 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.12 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Melle Meulensteen completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 7 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.75 | 64 |
| Clearances | 3 | 1.12 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 4.11 | 74 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.37 | 98 |
Melle Meulensteen makes 0 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.37 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.49 | 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 |
Melle Meulensteen has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left defensive midfielder (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Melle Meulensteen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 34 | 2,833 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 47 | 7.06 |
 Europa League | 8 | 719 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 6.98 |
 KNVB Beker | 3 | 256 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7.13 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 26 | 1,979 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 39 | 7.13 |
 Coppa Italia | 3 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 27 | 2,046 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 6.88 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 32 | 2,703 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 50 | 7.14 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 33 | 2,882 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 52 | 7.09 |
About Melle Meulensteen
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Melle Meulensteen has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 241 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Melle Meulensteen has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.37 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Melle Meulensteen has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Melle Meulensteen has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Melle Meulensteen has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 117 from 135 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Melle Meulensteen has won 7 of 16 total duels.
Discipline
Melle Meulensteen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 3.
About Melle Meulensteen
Melle Meulensteen is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Melle Meulensteen is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 4 July 1999.
Most recent appearance
Melle Meulensteen's most recent match was away at AZ Alkmaar on February 27th. Go Ahead Eagles lost 5-2. Melle Meulensteen played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 5.86.
Recent matches
- February 27th5-2 lossatAZ Alkmaar(90 mins, rating 5.86)
- December 28th3-1 winvsADO Den Haag(76 mins, rating 6.82)
- January 29th2-2 drawatFeyenoord(0 mins)
- August 29th4-1 winvsWillem II(75 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.57)
- December 6th2-1 lossatNEC Nijmegen(90 mins, rating 6.65)
Next fixture
Melle Meulensteen and Go Ahead Eagles are next in action on April 28th against FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Utrecht vs Go Ahead Eagles match preview.
Teammates at Go Ahead Eagles
Melle Meulensteen currently plays alongside Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson, Richonell Margaret, Søren Tengstedt, Mathis Suray, Nick Marsman, Tino Jukic, Melle Meulensteen, Victor Edvardsen, Giovanni van Zwam, Erik Flataker, Tomas Galvez, Robbin Weijenberg, Thibo Baeten, Dean James, Eus Waayers, Kjetil Haug, Ofosu Boakye, Pim Saathof, Evert Linthorst, Gerrit Nauber, Nando Verdoni, Oskar Sivertsen, Julius Dirksen, Yassir Salah Rahmouni, Alfons Sampsted and Joris Kramer at Go Ahead Eagles.