Gijs Smal
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Gijs 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.21 | 79 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.10 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.41 | 100 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.51 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.41 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 86 |
| Key passes | 16 | 1.60 | 92 |
| Chances created | 13 | 1.34 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Gijs Smal has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. 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. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 514 | 52.90 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 437 | 45.00 | 73 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 2.16 | 50 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.51 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 7.72 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 105 | 10.81 | 98 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.51 | 64 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.93 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 51 | 5.25 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 1.54 | 46 |
| Touches | 738 | 76.00 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 133 | 13.70 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.41 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.13 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.21 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.10 | 6 |
Gijs Smal completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 2.16 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.54 | 79 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.44 | 83 |
| Clearances | 19 | 1.96 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 4.12 | 51 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.31 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.44 | 34 |
| 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 |
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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Weaknesses
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Gijs Smal previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 League| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
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 28-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(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 August 29th against Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sparta Rotterdam vs Feyenoord match preview.
Teammates at Feyenoord
Gijs Smal currently plays alongside Jordan Bos, Thijs Kraaijeveld, Gijs Smal, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jakub Moder, In-Beom Hwang, Gonçalo Borges, Oussama Targhalline, Leo Sauer, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Ramiz Zerrouki, Liam Bossin, Casper Tengstedt, Anis Hadj Moussa, Givairo Read, Thomas Beelen, Tjark Ernst, Mika Mármol, Charles Vanhoutte, C. Stengs, Sem Steijn, Nacho Ferri, Aymen Sliti, Gjivai Zechiël, Mats Deijl, Luciano Valente, Ayase Ueda, Luka Ivanušec, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Gaoussou Diarra, Jeremiah St. Juste, Bart Nieuwkoop and Jordan Lotomba at Feyenoord.