Alexander Büttner
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Alexander Büttner 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Alexander Büttner has appeared in 32 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 2,500 minutes at an average rating of 7.08. 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 | 6 | 0.20 | 96 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.36 | 97 |
| Shots | 40 | 1.40 | 92 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 0.50 | 93 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.46 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 59 |
| Shots off target | 19 | 0.68 | 92 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.40 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 82 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 65 |
| Key passes | 70 | 2.50 | 98 |
| Chances created | 53 | 1.91 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 11 | 0.40 | 94 |
Alexander Büttner has taken 40 shots with 13 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 92nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Alexander Büttner has 4 assists and 70 key passes , creating 11 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 47 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 65th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 978 | 35.20 | 19 |
| Accurate passes | 745 | 26.80 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 98 | 3.53 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 70 | 2.52 | 100 |
| Backward passes | 212 | 7.63 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 226 | 8.14 | 86 |
Alexander Büttner has completed 745 of 978 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 70 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.25 | 30 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 0.76 | 44 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 14 |
| Duels won | 102 | 3.67 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.32 | 5 |
| Touches | 1783 | 64.20 | 42 |
| Possession lost | 526 | 18.94 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.58 | 43 |
| Fouls won | 52 | 1.87 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.43 | 50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Alexander Büttner completes 7 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 102 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 38 | 1.37 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 30 | 1.08 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 0.79 | 14 |
| Clearances | 37 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 117 | 4.21 | 49 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Alexander Büttner makes 38 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 0.86 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.29 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 76 | 2.74 | 82 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Alexander Büttner has committed 24 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly left back (29 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
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Alexander Büttner previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 28 | 2,408 | 8 | 3 | 62 | 47 | 7.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 30 | 2,414 | 1 | 7 | 66 | 52 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 35 | 2,948 | 4 | 9 | 86 | 65 | 7.42 |
 KNVB Beker | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 26 | 1,903 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 51 | 7.18 |
EredivisieAbout Alexander Büttner
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Alexander Büttner has scored 6 goals and 4 assists across 32 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2500 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Alexander Büttner has attempted 40 shots with 13 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alexander Büttner has created 53 chances including 11 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (33% success rate). Alexander Büttner has contributed 70 key passes and 292 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alexander Büttner has registered 38 tackles (30 won), 22 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 745 from 978 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Alexander Büttner has won 102 of 175 total duels.
Discipline
Alexander Büttner has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 52.
About Alexander Büttner
Alexander Büttner is a 37-year-old defender playing for Vitesse in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Alexander Büttner is left-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 11 February 1989.
Most recent appearance
Alexander Büttner's most recent match was away at MVV Maastricht on June 4th. Vitesse drew 0-0. Alexander Büttner played 46 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- June 4th0-0 drawvsMVV Maastricht(46 mins, rating 6.95)
- June 21st0-3 winatJong FC Utrecht(15 mins, rating 6.57)
- February 3rd3-3 drawvsFC Emmen(63 mins, 2 goals, rating 7.83)
- November 15th0-2 winatJong PSV(79 mins, rating 7.33)
- December 3rd0-1 winatRoda JC Kerkrade(80 mins, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Alexander Büttner 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
Alexander Büttner 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.