Mees Rijks
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Mees Rijks 2025/2026 season stats
As a right striker, Mees Rijks has appeared in 13 League Two matches this season, totalling 291 minutes at an average rating of 5.05. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 13 | 291 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 5.05 |
 Eerste Divisie | 5 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.65 |
| Total | 18 | 416 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 5.49 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 62 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.31 | 42 |
| Shots | 7 | 2.20 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.60 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 87 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.62 | 85 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1.24 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.31 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.50 | 91 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.93 | 77 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.31 | 81 |
Mees Rijks has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Mees Rijks has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 97 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 68 | 21.00 | 64 |
| Accurate passes | 48 | 14.80 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.93 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.62 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 29 | 8.97 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 2.16 | 44 |
Mees Rijks has completed 48 of 68 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.62 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 2.16 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 15 | 4.64 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 2.47 | 47 |
| Touches | 138 | 42.70 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 49 | 15.15 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.62 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.31 | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.24 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 5.57 | 97 |
Mees Rijks completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 15 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.86 | 85 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.31 | 29 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.31 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 4.02 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Mees Rijks makes 6 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 4.33 | 99 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.31 | 82 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.93 | 81 |
| Fouls per card | 14.00 | n/a | 74 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 4.64 | 89 |
| 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 |
Mees Rijks has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right striker (2 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mees Rijks previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 14 | 461 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 5.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 20 | 1,158 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 34 | 2,291 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 26 | 6.37 |
About Mees Rijks
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Mees Rijks has scored 1 goal across 13 appearances (3 starts), totalling 291 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mees Rijks has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mees Rijks has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Mees Rijks has contributed 5 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mees Rijks has registered 6 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 48 from 68 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Mees Rijks has won 15 of 52 total duels.
Discipline
Mees Rijks has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 1.
About Mees Rijks
Mees Rijks is a 23-year-old forward playing for Bristol Rovers in the League Two, representing Netherlands. Mees Rijks is right-footed and wears the number 35 shirt. Born on 8 March 2003.
Most recent appearance
Mees Rijks's most recent match was away at Cheltenham Town on November 13th. Bristol Rovers won 4-0. Mees Rijks played 6 minutes with a match rating of 6.33.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawatNotts County(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th4-0 winvsCheltenham Town(6 mins, rating 6.33)
- September 14th1-2 winatTranmere Rovers(1 mins, rating 0)
- April 3rd3-1 winvsCrawley Town(86 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.88)
- November 6th2-3 winatHarrogate Town(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Mees Rijks and Bristol Rovers are next in action on May 7th against Peterborough United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United match preview.
Teammates at Bristol Rovers
Mees Rijks currently plays alongside Isaac Hutchinson, Ryan Howley, Mees Rijks, Fabrizio Cavegn, Promise Omochere, B. Purrington, Shaqai Forde, Tommy Leigh, R. De Havilland, Taylor Moore, Ollie Dewsbury, Bobby Kamwa, Clinton Mola, Brad Young, Luke Kevin Southwood, Macauley Southam, Richard Smallwood, Riley Harbottle, Joe Quigley, Kofi Balmer, Thomas James, J. Aitchison, Ciaran Kelly, Jack Sparkes, A. Kilgour, Josh McEachran and Ellis Harrison at Bristol Rovers.