Damian van Bruggen
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D. van Bruggen
Almere CityDefenderDamian van Bruggen 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Damian van Bruggen has appeared in 8 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 260 minutes at an average rating of 6.56. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.35 | 60 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 27 |
Damian van Bruggen has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 260 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Damian van Bruggen has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Damian van Bruggen has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 85 | 29.40 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 66 | 22.80 | 10 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 2.42 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Damian van Bruggen has completed 66 of 85 passes at 78% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 16 | 5.54 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 4.50 | 97 |
| Touches | 133 | 46.00 | 3 |
| Possession lost | 21 | 7.27 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 10 |
Damian van Bruggen completes 0 dribbles and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.04 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 2.77 | 97 |
| Clearances | 28 | 9.69 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Damian van Bruggen makes 3 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 87 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 2.42 | 99 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.42 | 74 |
| 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 |
Damian van Bruggen has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly left center back (1 appearance), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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22 yrs
34 yrs
Damian van Bruggen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 29 | 2,271 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 6.90 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 31 | 2,508 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 6.58 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 37 | 3,244 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 7.06 |
 KNVB Beker | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.27 |
About Damian van Bruggen
Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Damian van Bruggen has featured across 8 appearances (2 starts), totalling 260 minutes. Damian van Bruggen has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Damian van Bruggen has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Damian van Bruggen has registered 3 tackles (0 won), 8 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 66 from 85 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Damian van Bruggen has won 16 of 33 total duels.
Discipline
Damian van Bruggen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 0.
About Damian van Bruggen
Damian van Bruggen is a 30-year-old defender playing for Almere City in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Damian van Bruggen is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 18 March 1996.
Most recent appearance
Damian van Bruggen's most recent match was away at FC Volendam on February 17th. Almere City won 1-0. Damian van Bruggen played 16 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- February 17th1-0 winvsFC Volendam(16 mins, rating 6.5)
- May 4th3-2 lossatFC Dordrecht(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 22nd1-0 winvsHeracles Almelo(8 mins, rating 6.35)
- November 23rd0-4 winatMVV Maastricht(21 mins, rating 6.61)
- September 24th0-1 lossvsJong Ajax(75 mins, rating 6.96)
Next fixture
Damian van Bruggen and Almere City are next in action on July 23rd against FC Eindhoven in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Almere City vs FC Eindhoven match preview.
Teammates at Almere City
Damian van Bruggen currently plays alongside Joey Jacobs, Emmanuel Poku, Byron Burgering, Enzo Cornelisse, Twan van der Zeeuw, Milan de Haan, James Lawrence, Olivier de Nijs, Jereno van Gom, Teun Bijleveld, Immanuel Ghogli, Hamza el Dahri, Misha Engel, Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp, Tristan Kuijsten, Wessel Speel, Martin Wasinski, Emmanuel van de Blaak, Tiziano Vianello, Damian van Bruggen, Marley Dors, Mees Hoedemakers, Ferdy Druijf, Bas Huisman, Malcolm Mateyo, Joël van der Wilt, Jamie Jacobs and Job Kalisvaart at Almere City.