Michael Breij
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Match-by-match stats
Michael Breij 2025/2026 season stats
As a right winger, Michael Breij has appeared in 36 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 2,909 minutes at an average rating of 7.18. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 36 | 2,909 | 10 | 3 | 68 | 46 | 7.18 |
 KNVB Beker | 2 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7.12 |
| Total | 38 | 3,088 | 10 | 3 | 71 | 48 | 7.18 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 10 | 0.30 | 50 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.40 | 46 |
| Shots | 71 | 2.20 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 32 | 1.00 | 54 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.31 | n/a | 46 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.22 | 38 |
| Shots off target | 20 | 0.62 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 21 | 0.65 | 58 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 41 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 41 |
| Key passes | 68 | 2.10 | 90 |
| Chances created | 48 | 1.49 | 80 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.15 | 28 |
Michael Breij has taken 71 shots with 32 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 10 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Michael Breij has 3 assists and 68 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1214 | 37.60 | 99 |
| Accurate passes | 954 | 29.50 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 52 | 1.61 | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 55 | 1.70 | 94 |
| Backward passes | 301 | 9.31 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 195 | 6.03 | 99 |
Michael Breij has completed 954 of 1214 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 55 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 26 | 0.80 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 53 | 1.64 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 79 |
| Duels won | 192 | 5.94 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 30 | 0.93 | 47 |
| Touches | 1977 | 61.20 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 565 | 17.48 | 85 |
| Dribbled past | 38 | 1.18 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 94 | 2.91 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 46 | 1.42 | 51 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Michael Breij completes 26 dribbles at a 49% success rate and wins 192 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 46 | 1.42 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 0.87 | 72 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 0.53 | 74 |
| Clearances | 18 | 0.56 | 28 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 115 | 3.56 | 66 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Michael Breij makes 46 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 57 | 1.76 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.22 | 74 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.25 | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 8.14 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 151 | 4.67 | 92 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Michael Breij has committed 57 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.1 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right winger (23 appearances), also at left winger (4) and attacking midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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A. Hojabrpour
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24 yrs
Michael Breij previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 17 | 1,203 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 10 | 7.25 |
 Superliga | 6 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 29 | 2,358 | 9 | 10 | 57 | 23 | 7.58 |
| KNVB Beker | 5 | 434 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 7.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 32 | 1,458 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 26 | 6.33 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.92 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 27 | 1,394 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 27 | 6.87 |
About Michael Breij
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Michael Breij has scored 10 goals and 3 assists across 36 appearances (35 starts), totalling 2909 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Michael Breij has attempted 71 shots with 32 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Breij has created 48 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 26 successful dribbles from 53 attempts (49% success rate). Michael Breij has contributed 68 key passes and 192 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Breij has registered 46 tackles (28 won), 17 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 954 from 1214 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Michael Breij has won 192 of 392 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Breij has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 57 fouls and winning 94.
About Michael Breij
Michael Breij is a 29-year-old forward playing for FC Emmen in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Michael Breij is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 15 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Michael Breij's most recent match was away at FC Emmen on June 4th. FC Emmen drew 2-2. Michael Breij played 61 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.63.
Recent matches
- June 4th2-2 drawvsFC Emmen(61 mins, rating 6.63)
- April 4th1-3 winatFC Eindhoven(86 mins, rating 7.21)
- December 7th0-1 lossvsWillem II(68 mins, rating 6.74)
- February 3rd0-3 winatFC Dordrecht(72 mins, rating 6.94)
- November 15th1-1 drawvsHelmond Sport(89 mins, rating 6.79)
Next fixture
Michael Breij and FC Emmen are next in action on January 25th against Roda JC Kerkrade in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Emmen vs Roda JC Kerkrade match preview.
Teammates at FC Emmen
Michael Breij currently plays alongside Antonie Huijzer, Nelson Amadin, Sam Karssies, Adam Claridge, Rodney Kongolo, Joshua Mukeh, Torben Rhein, Dirk Baron, Casper Staring, Stan van Manen, Chiel Sunder, Alessandro Hojabrpour, Michael Breij, Mustafa Abdullatif, Sybrand Veldhuis, Bryan Van Hove, Christian Østergaard, Peter Quispel, Jack Cooper-Love, Luca Everink, Freddy Quispel, Yanis Dede-Lhomme, David Voute and Kevin Norder at FC Emmen.