Gijs Smal stats
Netherlands
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G. Smal
FeyenoordDefenderBefore the next match
Real Betis v Feyenoord, Wednesday
What Real Betis allow left backs
Position stats17 appearances at LB against Real Betis in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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Odds OutliersGijs Smal 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Gijs Smal has appeared in 17 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 874 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 17 | 874 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 21 | 6.53 |
 Europa League | 6 | 468 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6.83 |
| Total | 23 | 1,342 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 27 | 6.61 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
Gijs Smal has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gijs Smal has 2 assists and 16 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. Gijs Smal has set up 18 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Gijs Smal has completed 437 of 514 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Gijs Smal completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
Gijs Smal makes 21 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Gijs Smal has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (9 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Feyenoord squad
G. Borges
25 yrs#11
R. Nelson
26 yrs#17
N. Ferri
22 yrs#19
A. Hadj Moussa
24 yrs#23
G. Diarra
23 yrs#27
J. Zinhagel
17 yrs#36
S. van Persie19 yrs#49
J. Schaken17 yrs#57
J. Moder
27 yrs#7
G. Zechiël22 yrs#8
L. Valente
23 yrs#10
S. Steijn24 yrs#14
T. van den Elshout19 yrs#22
O. Targhalline
24 yrs#28
C. Vanhoutte
28 yrs#34
29 yrs
23 yrs
23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 25 | 1,355 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 17 | 6.93 |
 Champions League | 11 | 706 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6.87 |
 KNVB Beker | 2 | 180 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7.71 |
Champions League2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 26 | 2,058 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 35 | 7.11 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.45 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.32 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 38 | 3,331 | 2 | 10 | 68 | 81 | 7.49 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 351 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6.86 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.65 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 25 | 1,871 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 57 | 6.90 |
About Gijs Smal
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Gijs Smal has scored 2 assists across 17 appearances (10 starts), totalling 874 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Gijs Smal has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.14 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gijs Smal has created 13 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Gijs Smal has contributed 16 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gijs Smal has registered 21 tackles (15 won), 14 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 437 from 514 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Gijs Smal has won 51 of 77 total duels.
Discipline
Gijs Smal has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 11.
About Gijs Smal
Gijs Smal is a 29-year-old defender playing for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Gijs Smal is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 31 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Gijs Smal's most recent match was away at PEC Zwolle on December 6th. Feyenoord won 0-2. Gijs Smal played 29 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.98.
Recent matches
- December 6th0-2 winatPEC Zwolle(29 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.98)
- January 9th1-1 drawvsAZ Alkmaar(44 mins, rating 6.63)
- March 24th2-0 lossatFC Twente(32 mins, rating 7.08)
- September 9th2-1 winvsTelstar(61 mins, rating 6.68)
- August 21st1-0 winvsGo Ahead Eagles(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Gijs Smal and Feyenoord are next in action on July 11th against Real Betis in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Real Betis vs Feyenoord match preview.
Teammates at Feyenoord
Gijs Smal currently plays alongside Tobias van den Elshout, Mika Mármol, Jerayno Schaken, Gaoussou Diarra, Luciano Valente, Nacho Ferri, Thomas Beelen, Anis Hadj Moussa, Jakub Moder, Florian Kastenmeier, Mannou Berger, Charles Vanhoutte, Givairo Read, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Thijs Kraaijeveld, Tjark Ernst, Mats Deijl, Jeremiah St. Juste, Javi López, Liam Bossin, Gonçalo Borges, Gjivai Zechiël, Gijs Smal, Oussama Targhalline, Sem Steijn, Tijme Wessels, Shaqueel van Persie, Jordan Bos, Jivayno Zinhagel, Bart Nieuwkoop and Reiss Nelson at Feyenoord.