Francis de Vries
New ZealandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Francis de Vries 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Francis de Vries has appeared in 25 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 2,023 minutes at an average rating of 7.23. 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 | 1 | 0.00 | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.36 | 95 |
| Shots | 16 | 0.70 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 48 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.36 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.22 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.09 | 93 |
| Assists | 7 | 0.30 | 96 |
| Key passes | 66 | 2.90 | 99 |
| Chances created | 22 | 0.98 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 14 | 0.62 | 98 |
Francis de Vries has taken 16 shots with 4 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Francis de Vries has 7 assists and 66 key passes , creating 14 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 92 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 984 | 43.80 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 699 | 31.10 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Long balls won | 50 | 2.22 | 59 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 64 | 2.85 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 143 | 6.36 | 61 |
| Passes (final third) | 246 | 10.94 | 99 |
Francis de Vries has completed 699 of 984 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 64 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 0.93 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.42 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 120 | 5.34 | 74 |
| Aerials won | 46 | 2.05 | 56 |
| Touches | 1741 | 77.50 | 78 |
| Possession lost | 524 | 23.31 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.44 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.22 | 10 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.58 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francis de Vries completes 21 dribbles at a 66% success rate and wins 120 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 51 | 2.27 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 1.25 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 0.98 | 32 |
| Clearances | 80 | 3.56 | 28 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 94 | 4.18 | 72 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 72 |
Francis de Vries makes 51 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 80 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 0.93 | 67 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 10.50 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 1.16 | 28 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Francis de Vries has committed 21 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.5 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly left back (19 appearances), also at left wing back (2) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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21 yrs
Francis de Vries previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 6 | 485 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 28 | 2,377 | 2 | 9 | 60 | 75 | 7.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Oceania | 2 | 134 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 11 | 914 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 7.12 |
| WC Qualification Oceania | 3 | 251 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Francis de Vries
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Francis de Vries has scored 1 goal and 7 assists across 25 appearances (22 starts), totalling 2023 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Francis de Vries has attempted 16 shots with 4 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Francis de Vries has created 22 chances including 14 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 21 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (66% success rate). Francis de Vries has contributed 66 key passes and 168 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Francis de Vries has registered 51 tackles (28 won), 22 interceptions, and 80 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 699 from 984 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Francis de Vries has won 120 of 186 total duels.
Discipline
Francis de Vries has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 5.
About Francis de Vries
Francis de Vries is a 31-year-old defender playing for Auckland in the A-League Men, representing New Zealand. Francis de Vries is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 28 November 1994.
Most recent appearance
Francis de Vries's most recent match was away at Belgium on February 7th. Auckland lost 1-5. Francis de Vries played 11 minutes with a match rating of 6.12.
Recent matches
Teammates at Auckland
Francis de Vries 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.