Thijs van Leeuwen
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Match-by-match stats
Thijs van Leeuwen 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Thijs van Leeuwen has appeared in 36 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 2,603 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 Eerste Divisie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 36 | 2,603 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 38 | 6.53 |
 KNVB Beker | 3 | 280 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7.35 |
| Total | 39 | 2,883 | 7 | 5 | 61 | 40 | 6.59 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.35 | 71 |
| Shots | 61 | 2.10 | 76 |
| Shots on target | 18 | 0.60 | 65 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.28 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 9 | 0.31 | 88 |
| Shots off target | 25 | 0.86 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 18 | 0.62 | 71 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Key passes | 56 | 1.90 | 80 |
| Chances created | 38 | 1.31 | 73 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.24 | 73 |
Thijs van Leeuwen has taken 61 shots with 18 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Thijs van Leeuwen has 5 assists and 56 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 69 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 984 | 34.00 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 785 | 27.10 | 43 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 44 | 1.52 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 0.55 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 211 | 7.30 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 127 | 4.39 | 44 |
Thijs van Leeuwen has completed 785 of 984 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 31 | 1.07 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 60 | 2.07 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 115 | 3.98 | 32 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 0.66 | 41 |
| Touches | 1457 | 50.40 | 39 |
| Possession lost | 376 | 13.00 | 63 |
| Dribbled past | 29 | 1.00 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 31 | 1.07 | 46 |
| Dispossessed | 35 | 1.21 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Thijs van Leeuwen completes 31 dribbles at a 52% success rate and wins 115 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 38 | 1.31 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 0.73 | 20 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 0.48 | 19 |
| Clearances | 21 | 0.73 | 15 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 139 | 4.81 | 67 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Thijs van Leeuwen makes 38 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.21 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.17 | 51 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.17 | 69 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 66 | 2.28 | 44 |
| 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 |
Thijs van Leeuwen has committed 35 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right central midfielder (19 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Thijs van Leeuwen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 23 | 1,730 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 48 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 28 | 1,433 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 36 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 13 | 1,107 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 23 | 6.87 |
About Thijs van Leeuwen
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Thijs van Leeuwen has scored 5 goals and 5 assists across 36 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2603 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Thijs van Leeuwen has attempted 61 shots with 18 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thijs van Leeuwen has created 38 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 31 successful dribbles from 60 attempts (52% success rate). Thijs van Leeuwen has contributed 56 key passes and 47 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thijs van Leeuwen has registered 38 tackles (21 won), 14 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 785 from 984 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Thijs van Leeuwen has won 115 of 262 total duels.
Discipline
Thijs van Leeuwen has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 31.
About Thijs van Leeuwen
Thijs van Leeuwen is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for RKC Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Thijs van Leeuwen is right-footed. Born on 15 July 2001.
Most recent appearance
Thijs van Leeuwen's most recent match was away at Jong FC Utrecht on August 21st. RKC Waalwijk drew 1-1. Thijs van Leeuwen played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.47.
Recent matches
- August 21st1-1 drawvsJong FC Utrecht(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.47)
- June 4th4-2 lossatTOP Oss(13 mins, rating 6.51)
- April 4th1-1 drawvsSC Cambuur(66 mins, rating 6.94)
- August 11th2-3 winatRKC Waalwijk(33 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.15)
- December 3rd1-0 winvsJong PSV(4 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Thijs van Leeuwen and RKC Waalwijk are next in action on January 25th against Vitesse in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vitesse vs RKC Waalwijk match preview.
Teammates at RKC Waalwijk
Thijs van Leeuwen currently plays alongside Loek Postma, Thijs van Leeuwen, Sven van der Plas, Niek Schiks, Jochem Nap, Liam van Gelderen, Mark Spenkelink, R. Fage, Azzedine Dkidak, Xander Mulder, Rein van Hedel, Roy Kuijpers, Yoram van der Veen, Tim van de Loo, Nazjir Held, Quentin van Beekveld, Jesse van de Haar, Navajo Bakboord, Bjarn Zorgdrager, Juan Familia-Castillo, Faissal Al Mazyani, Jordy de Wijs and Keyan Varela at RKC Waalwijk.