Nando Pijnaker
NetherlandsPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Nando Pijnaker 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nando Pijnaker has appeared in 17 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 968 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.70 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.37 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.19 | 69 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.09 | 93 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.60 | 57 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.28 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Nando Pijnaker has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 121 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nando Pijnaker has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 323 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 517 | 48.10 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 393 | 36.50 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 35 | 3.25 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 32 | 2.98 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 94 | 8.74 | 94 |
Nando Pijnaker has completed 393 of 517 passes at 76% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.19 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.28 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 56 | 5.21 | 70 |
| Aerials won | 46 | 4.28 | 98 |
| Touches | 714 | 66.40 | 42 |
| Possession lost | 139 | 12.92 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.19 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.09 | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.46 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nando Pijnaker completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 56 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 0.74 | 7 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.65 | 22 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.12 | 48 |
| Clearances | 106 | 9.86 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 55 | 5.11 | 91 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Nando Pijnaker makes 8 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 106 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 121 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.21 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 13.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.30 | 44 |
| 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 |
Nando Pijnaker has committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly left center back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nando Pijnaker previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 27 | 2,326 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Oceania | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Oceania | 3 | 256 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Nando Pijnaker
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Nando Pijnaker has featured across 17 appearances (10 starts), totalling 968 minutes. Nando Pijnaker has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nando Pijnaker has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Nando Pijnaker has contributed 6 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nando Pijnaker has registered 8 tackles (7 won), 12 interceptions, and 106 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 393 from 517 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Nando Pijnaker has won 56 of 102 total duels.
Discipline
Nando Pijnaker has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 1.
About Nando Pijnaker
Nando Pijnaker is a 27-year-old defender playing for Auckland in the A-League Men, representing Netherlands. Nando Pijnaker is left-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 25 February 1999.
Most recent appearance
Nando Pijnaker's most recent match was away at England on July 18th. Auckland lost 1-0. Nando Pijnaker played 10 minutes with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
Teammates at Auckland
Nando Pijnaker currently plays alongside Guillermo May, Oliver Sail, Marlee Francois, Nathan Martin, Everton O'Leary, Jonty Bidois, Jake Brimmer, Nando Pijnaker, J. Bayliss, Michael den Heijer, Z. Zoričić, Francis de Vries, Felipe Gallegos, Ryan Mackay, Matthew D'Hotman, Luka Vicelich, T. Mourdoukoutas, Michael Woud, Aidan Carey, B. Ferguson, Sam Cosgrove, Van Fitzharris, James Mitchell, Kian Donkers, Reid Drake, Cameron Howieson, Hiroki Sakai, Callan Elliot, Matthew Ellis, Lachlan Brook, Oliver Middleton, Adama Coulibaly, Louis Verstraete, Finn McKenlay, Nathan Lobo, Emiliano Tade and Logan Rogerson at Auckland.