Alex Schalk
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Alex Schalk 2024/2025 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Alex Schalk has appeared in 24 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 1,664 minutes at an average rating of 7.25. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 10 | 0.50 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.65 | 91 |
| Shots | 81 | 4.40 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 26 | 1.40 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 16 | 0.87 | 100 |
| Shots off target | 36 | 1.95 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 20 | 1.08 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 4 | 0.22 | 98 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.30 | 65 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.59 | 46 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.22 | 47 |
Alex Schalk has taken 81 shots with 26 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 10 goals. That is a shot roughly every 21 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Alex Schalk has 2 assists and 24 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 151 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 49th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 491 | 26.60 | 15 |
| Accurate passes | 358 | 19.40 | 15 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 1.62 | 33 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.22 | 48 |
| Backward passes | 85 | 4.60 | 43 |
| Passes (final third) | 57 | 3.08 | 41 |
Alex Schalk has completed 358 of 491 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.70 | 64 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 1.57 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 76 | 4.11 | 40 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.97 | 58 |
| Touches | 799 | 43.20 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 165 | 8.92 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.76 | 52 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.08 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.03 | 51 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Alex Schalk completes 13 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 76 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.35 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.70 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.22 | 5 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.27 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 2.06 | 18 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Alex Schalk makes 25 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.81 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 18 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.16 | 78 |
| Fouls per card | 15.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 1.89 | 29 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Alex Schalk has committed 15 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly attacking midfielder (11 appearances), also at central midfielder (3) and left central midfielder (1).
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Alex Schalk previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Del Rey | 1 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 7 | 172 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 17 | 963 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6.93 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 12 | 578 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 5.09 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 169 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 21 | 1,000 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 6.21 |
About Alex Schalk
Eerste Divisie 2024/2025 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Alex Schalk has scored 10 goals and 2 assists across 24 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1664 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Alex Schalk has attempted 81 shots with 26 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alex Schalk has created 11 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 13 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (45% success rate). Alex Schalk has contributed 24 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alex Schalk has registered 25 tackles (13 won), 4 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 358 from 491 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Alex Schalk has won 76 of 164 total duels.
Discipline
Alex Schalk has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 20.
About Alex Schalk
Alex Schalk is a 33-year-old forward playing for VVV-Venlo in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Alex Schalk is 1,71m-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 7 August 1992.
Most recent appearance
Alex Schalk's most recent match was away at Cádiz on December 1st. VVV-Venlo won 3-2. Alex Schalk played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 assist with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
- December 1st3-2 winvsCádiz(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 6.84)
- April 27th2-7 winatVVV-Venlo(27 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.33)
- February 26th3-4 lossvsSC Cambuur(83 mins, rating 6.64)
- April 2nd1-1 drawatRoda JC Kerkrade(90 mins, rating 6.77)
- September 2nd3-2 winvsJong PSV(63 mins, rating 6.96)
Next fixture
Alex Schalk and VVV-Venlo are next in action on January 25th against Heracles Almelo in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VVV-Venlo vs Heracles Almelo match preview.
Teammates at VVV-Venlo
Alex Schalk currently plays alongside Luis Görlich, Yousri el Anbri, Trevor Doornbusch, Dean Zandbergen, Alex Schalk, Mohammed Odriss, Joshua Eijgenraam, Michael Davis, Philip Heise, Nassim Ait Mouhou, Tijn Joosten, Gabin Blancquart, Youri Schoonderwaldt, Thomas Reinders, Zidane Taylan, Tristan Schenkhuizen, Edhy Zuliani, Lars de Blok, Thomas Janssen and Luuk Verheij at VVV-Venlo.