Rowan Besselink
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Rowan Besselink 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Rowan Besselink has appeared in 30 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 2,660 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 31 | 2,735 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 44 | 7.13 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.14 | 60 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.60 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.10 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.34 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.14 | 45 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 65 |
| Key passes | 20 | 0.70 | 56 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.58 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 47 |
Rowan Besselink has taken 17 shots with 4 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 156 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rowan Besselink has 3 assists and 20 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 156 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 | 1801 | 60.90 | 86 |
| Accurate passes | 1603 | 54.20 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Long balls won | 104 | 3.52 | 73 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.14 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 132 | 4.47 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 176 | 5.95 | 56 |
Rowan Besselink has completed 1603 of 1801 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.41 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.47 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 153 | 5.18 | 65 |
| Aerials won | 84 | 2.84 | 93 |
| Touches | 2339 | 79.10 | 91 |
| Possession lost | 298 | 10.08 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.34 | 20 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.61 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.37 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rowan Besselink completes 12 dribbles at a 86% success rate and wins 153 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 42 | 1.42 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 0.88 | 28 |
| Interceptions | 39 | 1.32 | 62 |
| Clearances | 190 | 6.43 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 118 | 3.99 | 41 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.10 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 77 |
Rowan Besselink makes 42 tackles and 39 interceptions , adding 190 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.02 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.27 | 82 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 3.75 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 1.62 | 32 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rowan Besselink has committed 30 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right center back (29 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Rowan Besselink previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Rowan Besselink has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 30 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2660 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Rowan Besselink has attempted 17 shots with 4 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rowan Besselink has created 17 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 12 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (86% success rate). Rowan Besselink has contributed 20 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rowan Besselink has registered 42 tackles (26 won), 39 interceptions, and 190 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1603 from 1801 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Rowan Besselink has won 153 of 250 total duels.
Discipline
Rowan Besselink has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 18.
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 SC Cambuur on June 4th. De Graafschap won 3-1. Rowan Besselink played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.59.
Recent matches
- June 4th3-1 winvsSC Cambuur(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.59)
- August 6th3-3 drawatVVV-Venlo(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- December 7th5-0 winvsJong AZ(90 mins, rating 8.14)
- February 3rd2-2 drawatFC Eindhoven(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- August 20th0-2 winatWillem II(90 mins, rating 6.85)
Next fixture
Rowan Besselink and De Graafschap are next in action on August 29th against Helmond Sport in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap match preview.
Teammates at De Graafschap
Rowan Besselink currently plays alongside Ties Wieggers, Rick Jonkers, Rowan Besselink, Milan Smits, Bjorn van Zijl, Levi Schoppema, D. Warmerdam, Fedde de Jong, Gijs Bolk, Denzel Eijken, Joran Hardeman, Tim Braem, Jason Meerstadt, Clint Leemans, Kaya Symons, Kyano Kwint, Mark Pabai and Nathan Kaninda at De Graafschap.