Rowan Besselink
Netherlands
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Rowan Besselink 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Rowan Besselink has appeared in 3 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. 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 | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.30 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.33 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.67 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.33 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.33 | 96 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 27 |
Rowan Besselink has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rowan Besselink has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Rowan Besselink has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 172 | 57.30 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 153 | 51.00 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 5.33 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rowan Besselink has completed 153 of 172 passes at 89% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 14 | 4.67 | 47 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 2.33 | 77 |
| Touches | 235 | 78.30 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 30 | 10.00 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.33 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.00 | 57 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.33 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rowan Besselink completes 0 dribbles and wins 14 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.33 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.67 | 77 |
| Clearances | 21 | 7.00 | 91 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.33 | 98 |
Rowan Besselink makes 4 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.33 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.33 | 83 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.33 | 67 |
| 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 |
Rowan Besselink has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right center back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rowan Besselink previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 30 | 2,660 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 42 | 7.12 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 23 | 1,647 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 6.37 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 12 | 782 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 21 | 1,339 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 6.48 |
| KNVB Beker | 3 | 138 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4.96 |
About Rowan Besselink
Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Rowan Besselink has featured across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 270 minutes. Rowan Besselink has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rowan Besselink has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rowan Besselink has registered 4 tackles (0 won), 5 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 153 from 172 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Rowan Besselink has won 14 of 29 total duels.
Discipline
Rowan Besselink has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 3.
About Rowan Besselink
Rowan Besselink is a 21-year-old defender playing for De Graafschap in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Rowan Besselink is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 11 October 2004.
Most recent appearance
Rowan Besselink's most recent match was away at Almere City on November 26th. De Graafschap lost 1-4. Rowan Besselink played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.35.
Recent matches
- November 26th1-4 lossvsAlmere City(90 mins, rating 6.35)
- July 3rd2-1 lossatVVV-Venlo(90 mins, rating 6.88)
- June 12th2-5 lossvsJong AZ(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.96)
- June 4th3-1 winvsSC Cambuur(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.59)
- August 6th3-3 drawatVVV-Venlo(90 mins, rating 6.86)
Next fixture
Rowan Besselink and De Graafschap are next in action on September 24th against Heracles Almelo in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Heracles Almelo vs De Graafschap match preview.
Teammates at De Graafschap
Rowan Besselink currently plays alongside Clint Leemans, Julian Kania, Thomas Kok, Tim Braem, Rick Jonkers, Paul Reverson, Jason Meerstadt, Nolan Martens, Fedde de Jong, Donny Warmerdam, Denzel Eijken, Nic Hartgers, Rowan Besselink, Cem Eroglu, Levi Schoppema, Joran Hardeman, Mark Pabai, Ties Wieggers, Milan Smits, Gijs Bolk, Nathan Kaninda, Nart Ahmeti, Jannes Wieckhoff, Tygo Grotenhuis, Kaya Symons, Sam Bouwman, Kyano Kwint, Bjorn van Zijl, Gabriele Finocchiaro, Jorn Triep and Toivo Mero at De Graafschap.