Nathan Markelo
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Match-by-match stats
Nathan Markelo 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Nathan Markelo has appeared in 28 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 2,067 minutes at an average rating of 6.50. 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 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.30 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 59 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.13 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.04 | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.70 | 56 |
| Chances created | 15 | 0.65 | 66 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 36 |
Nathan Markelo has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 345 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nathan Markelo has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 138 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 763 | 33.20 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 669 | 29.10 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Long balls won | 38 | 1.65 | 17 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.35 | 59 |
| Backward passes | 201 | 8.75 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 84 | 3.66 | 9 |
Nathan Markelo has completed 669 of 763 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.44 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 1.00 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 28 |
| Duels won | 156 | 6.79 | 91 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.78 | 22 |
| Touches | 1322 | 57.60 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 213 | 9.27 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 21 | 0.91 | 71 |
| Fouls won | 54 | 2.35 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 0.70 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nathan Markelo completes 10 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 156 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 75 | 3.27 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 57 | 2.48 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.57 | 5 |
| Clearances | 49 | 2.13 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 111 | 4.83 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 55 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Nathan Markelo makes 75 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 49 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 33 | 1.44 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.17 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 8.25 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 87 | 3.79 | 94 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nathan Markelo has committed 33 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.3 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right back (20 appearances), also at left back (2) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Nathan Markelo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Nathan Markelo has featured across 28 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2067 minutes. Nathan Markelo has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nathan Markelo has created 15 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (43% success rate). Nathan Markelo has contributed 15 key passes and 44 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nathan Markelo has registered 75 tackles (57 won), 13 interceptions, and 49 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 669 from 763 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Nathan Markelo has won 156 of 246 total duels.
Discipline
Nathan Markelo has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 33 fouls and winning 54.
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 SC Cambuur on August 3rd. Vitesse lost 2-1. Nathan Markelo played 36 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.39.
Recent matches
- August 3rd2-1 lossatSC Cambuur(36 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.39)
- June 4th0-0 drawvsMVV Maastricht(90 mins, rating 7.5)
- June 21st0-3 winatJong FC Utrecht(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- December 7th6-1 winvsJong Ajax(90 mins, rating 7.68)
- February 3rd3-3 drawvsFC Emmen(83 mins, rating 6.17)
Next fixture
Nathan Markelo and Vitesse are next in action on January 25th against RKC Waalwijk 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 Vitesse
Nathan Markelo currently plays alongside Marco Schikora, Xiamaro Thenu, Dylan Tevreden, Eduard Probst, Connor van den Berg, Marcus Steffen, Naoufal Bannis, Jayden Siecker, Yuval Ranon, Valon Zumberi, Mathijs Marschalk, Joâo Pinto, Nino Zonneveld, Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz, Chiel Olde Keizer, Solomon Bonnah, Nathan Markelo, Alexander Büttner, Youssef Ouallil, Maximilian Brüll and Omar Achouitar at Vitesse.