Nathan Markelo
Netherlands
Match-by-match stats
Nathan Markelo 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Nathan Markelo has appeared in 3 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.33 | 86 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.33 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 90 |
| Key passes | 7 | 2.30 | 96 |
| Chances created | 7 | 2.33 | 96 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.67 | 96 |
Nathan Markelo has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 270 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nathan Markelo has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 39 minutes. Nathan Markelo has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 144 | 48.00 | 54 |
| Accurate passes | 122 | 40.70 | 54 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.00 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.67 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nathan Markelo has completed 122 of 144 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.00 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.33 | 82 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 16 | 5.33 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.00 | 31 |
| Touches | 216 | 72.00 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 38 | 12.67 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 2.00 | 91 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.67 | 82 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nathan Markelo completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.33 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.33 | 8 |
| Clearances | 3 | 1.00 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Nathan Markelo makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.33 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.33 | 71 |
| 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 |
Nathan Markelo has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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23 yrs
Nathan Markelo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 28 | 2,067 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 75 | 6.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 16 | 1,164 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 6.15 |
| Eerste Divisie | 4 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.40 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 4 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4.95 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 14 | 364 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.61 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.11 |
About Nathan Markelo
Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Nathan Markelo has scored 1 assist across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 270 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Nathan Markelo has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nathan Markelo has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Nathan Markelo has contributed 7 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nathan Markelo has registered 4 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 122 from 144 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Nathan Markelo has won 16 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Nathan Markelo has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 6.
About Nathan Markelo
Nathan Markelo is a 27-year-old defender playing for Vitesse in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Nathan Markelo is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 7 January 1999.
Most recent appearance
Nathan Markelo's most recent match was away at TOP Oss on September 24th. Vitesse won 2-1. Nathan Markelo played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.29.
Recent matches
- September 24th2-1 winvsTOP Oss(90 mins, rating 6.29)
- May 26th0-3 lossvsAlmere City(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- June 12th1-3 winatJong FC Utrecht(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.79)
- August 3rd2-1 lossatSC Cambuur(36 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.39)
- June 4th0-0 drawvsMVV Maastricht(90 mins, rating 7.5)
Next fixture
Nathan Markelo and Vitesse are next in action on March 26th against Roda JC Kerkrade in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Roda JC Kerkrade vs Vitesse match preview.
Teammates at Vitesse
Nathan Markelo currently plays alongside Maximilian Brüll, Ayman Sellouf, Pontus Dahbo, Chiel Olde Keizer, Naoufal Bannis, Luuk Wouters, João Pinto, Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz, Xiamaro Thenu, Filipe de Carvalho, Youssef Ouallil, Eduard Probst, Alexander Büttner, Koen te Veluwe, Marco Schikora, Tyrick Bodak, Mathijs Marschalk, Nathan Markelo, Valon Zumberi, Marcus Steffen, Teun Bosch, Solomon Bonnah, Nino Zonneveld, Connor van den Berg, Omar Achouitar, Jayden Siecker and Yuval Ranon at Vitesse.