Xander van der Velde
Belgium
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X. van der Velde
Helmond SportMidfielderXander van der Velde 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Xander van der Velde has appeared in 9 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 776 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. 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 | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.23 | 44 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.70 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 37 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.23 | 12 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.12 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.90 | 35 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.93 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.23 | 59 |
Xander van der Velde has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 129 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Xander van der Velde has 2 assists and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 97 minutes. Xander van der Velde has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 64th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 320 | 37.10 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 275 | 31.90 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 2.55 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.23 | 40 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Xander van der Velde has completed 275 of 320 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 1.62 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 28 | 3.25 | 89 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 46 |
| Duels won | 43 | 4.99 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.58 | 36 |
| Touches | 485 | 56.30 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 112 | 12.99 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.23 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.16 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.28 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 1.51 | 93 |
Xander van der Velde completes 14 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 43 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.86 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.23 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.46 | 26 |
| Clearances | 12 | 1.39 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Xander van der Velde makes 16 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.28 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.23 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 2.44 | 52 |
| 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 |
Xander van der Velde has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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20 yrs
Xander van der Velde previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Xander van der Velde
Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Xander van der Velde has scored 2 assists across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 776 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Xander van der Velde has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.21 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Xander van der Velde has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 14 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (50% success rate). Xander van der Velde has contributed 8 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Xander van der Velde has registered 16 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 275 from 320 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Xander van der Velde has won 43 of 96 total duels.
Discipline
Xander van der Velde has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 10.
About Xander van der Velde
Xander van der Velde is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Helmond Sport in the Eerste Divisie, representing Belgium. Xander van der Velde is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 30 December 2005.
Most recent appearance
Xander van der Velde's most recent match was away at Heracles Almelo on July 4th. Helmond Sport drew 2-2. Xander van der Velde played 90 minutes, registering 2 assists, 2 shots, 3 key passs with a match rating of 7.25.
Recent matches
- July 4th2-2 drawvsHeracles Almelo(90 mins, 2 assists, 1 yellow card, rating 7.25)
- December 19th2-0 lossatMVV Maastricht(85 mins, rating 6.63)
- January 22nd2-1 lossatFC Den Bosch(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- November 23rd3-1 winvsJong PSV(61 mins, rating 6.5)
- September 24th4-2 winvsVVV-Venlo(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Xander van der Velde and Helmond Sport are next in action on July 23rd against TOP Oss in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the TOP Oss vs Helmond Sport match preview.
Teammates at Helmond Sport
Xander van der Velde currently plays alongside Labinot Bajrami, Rayen van Bree, Menno Bergsen, Nico Meissner, Joep van der Sluijs, Adam El Maach, Tijn Landheer, Mauro Lenaerts, Pol Llonch, Flor Van den Eynden, Lovro Golic, Livio Cicero, Xander van der Velde, Helgi Fródi Ingason, Dayen Geerts, Dean Huiberts, Wassim Lantaki, Sem Dekkers, Brian Koglin, Julian Geerts, Kiton Ekoli, Thomas Poll, Wessel van der Heijden, Alen Dizdarevic, Michel Ludwig and Tarik Essakkati at Helmond Sport.