Michael Breij
Netherlands
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Michael Breij 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Michael Breij has appeared in 5 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 449 minutes at an average rating of 7.29. 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 | 2 | 0.40 | 84 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.60 | 78 |
| Shots | 17 | 3.40 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1.20 | 89 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 62 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1.00 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 1.20 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.20 | 84 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 63 |
| Key passes | 14 | 2.80 | 95 |
| Chances created | 14 | 2.81 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 46 |
Michael Breij has taken 17 shots with 6 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 26 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.6 expected goals (xG), 1.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Michael Breij has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 32 minutes. Michael Breij has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 63rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 192 | 38.50 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 157 | 31.50 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.00 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.00 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Michael Breij has completed 157 of 192 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.00 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 2.81 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 28 |
| Duels won | 30 | 6.01 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.80 | 61 |
| Touches | 325 | 65.10 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 84 | 16.84 | 89 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 2.61 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.00 | 60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Michael Breij completes 5 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 30 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.60 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.00 | 65 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.00 | 40 |
| 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 | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Michael Breij makes 8 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 2.81 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.20 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.40 | 95 |
| Fouls per card | 14.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 5.41 | 99 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Michael Breij has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Michael Breij previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Michael Breij has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 449 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Michael Breij has attempted 17 shots with 6 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.56 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Breij has created 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (36% success rate). Michael Breij has contributed 14 key passes and 27 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Breij has registered 8 tackles (0 won), 5 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 157 from 192 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Michael Breij has won 30 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Breij has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 13.
About Michael Breij
Michael Breij is a 29-year-old midfielder 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 Volendam on September 24th. FC Emmen won 5-3. Michael Breij played 89 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 6 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.72.
Recent matches
- September 24th5-3 winvsFC Volendam(89 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.72)
- September 1st4-0 lossatVVV-Venlo(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- May 26th3-1 winvsJong AZ(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.33)
- June 12th4-6 winatJong Ajax(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.43)
- January 25th1-0 winvsRoda JC Kerkrade(90 mins, rating 7.23)
Next fixture
Michael Breij and FC Emmen are next in action on November 23rd against De Graafschap in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Emmen vs De Graafschap match preview.
Teammates at FC Emmen
Michael Breij currently plays alongside Luca Everink, Safyan Touré, Sybrand Veldhuis, Dirk Baron, Stan van Manen, Luca Denk, David Voûte, Freddy Quispel, Chiel Sunder, Peter Quispel, Joshua Mukeh, Jasper Huijzer, Casper Staring, Jack Cooper-Love, Alessandro Hojabrpour, Yanis Dede-Lhomme, Rodney Kongolo, Nelson Amadin, Christian Østergaard, Adam Claridge, Michael Breij, Bryan van Hove, Mustafa Abdullatif, Torben Rhein, Kevin Norder, Vincent Carus and Sam Karssies at FC Emmen.