Melle Meulensteen
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Melle Meulensteen 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Melle Meulensteen has appeared in 34 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 2,833 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. 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 | 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 |
| Total | 45 | 3,808 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 71 | 7.05 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.22 | 43 |
| Shots | 41 | 1.30 | 47 |
| Shots on target | 19 | 0.60 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 46.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.32 | n/a | 57 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.16 | 64 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.48 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.29 | 36 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 18 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.40 | 6 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.35 | 13 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.10 | 30 |
Melle Meulensteen has taken 41 shots with 19 on target (46% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 69 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Melle Meulensteen has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 258 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1646 | 52.30 | 92 |
| Accurate passes | 1415 | 45.00 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 77 | 2.45 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.13 | 33 |
| Backward passes | 203 | 6.45 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 234 | 7.43 | 86 |
Melle Meulensteen has completed 1415 of 1646 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 23 | 0.73 | 61 |
| Dribble attempts | 36 | 1.14 | 39 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 172 | 5.46 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 65 | 2.06 | 90 |
| Touches | 2202 | 70.00 | 91 |
| Possession lost | 326 | 10.36 | 33 |
| Dribbled past | 30 | 0.95 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 43 | 1.37 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 0.57 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 0.86 | 48 |
Melle Meulensteen completes 23 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 172 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 47 | 1.49 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 0.76 | 20 |
| Interceptions | 55 | 1.75 | 92 |
| Clearances | 111 | 3.53 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 171 | 5.43 | 75 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Melle Meulensteen makes 47 tackles and 55 interceptions , adding 111 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.51 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.06 | 13 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.06 | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 1.87 | 30 |
| 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 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right defensive midfielder (17 appearances), also at right center back (7) and central midfielder (3).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Melle Meulensteen has scored 6 goals and 1 assist across 34 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2833 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Melle Meulensteen has attempted 41 shots with 19 on target, a 46% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Melle Meulensteen has created 11 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 23 successful dribbles from 36 attempts (64% success rate). Melle Meulensteen has contributed 14 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Melle Meulensteen has registered 47 tackles (24 won), 55 interceptions, and 111 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1415 from 1646 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Melle Meulensteen has won 172 of 311 total duels.
Discipline
Melle Meulensteen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 43.
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 NEC Nijmegen on December 6th. Go Ahead Eagles lost 2-1. Melle Meulensteen played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
- December 6th2-1 lossatNEC Nijmegen(90 mins, rating 6.65)
- January 9th1-4 lossvsPSV(90 mins, rating 7.07)
- November 10th2-2 drawatSparta Rotterdam(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- September 15th0-0 drawvsAZ(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.43)
- December 30th0-0 drawatFC Groningen(90 mins, rating 7.14)
Next fixture
Melle Meulensteen and Go Ahead Eagles are next in action on August 29th against Willem II in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Go Ahead Eagles vs Willem II match preview.
Teammates at Go Ahead Eagles
Melle Meulensteen currently plays alongside Giovanni van Zwam, Mathis Suray, Richonell Margaret, Calvin Twigt, Evert Linthorst, Tomas Galvez, Eus Waayers, Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson, Ofosu Boakye, Dean James, Joris Kramer, Robbin Weijenberg, Oskar Sivertsen, Søren Tengstedt, Nando Verdoni, Nick Marsman, Alfons Sampsted, Erik Flataker, Pim Saathof, Victor Edvardsen, Melle Meulensteen, Yassir Salah Rahmouni, Gerrit Nauber, Thibo Baeten, Julius Dirksen and Kjetil Haug at Go Ahead Eagles.