Rowan Besselink stats
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Eerste Divisie
2.35
3.80
2.63Match-by-match stats
R. Besselink
De GraafschapDefender
R. Besselink vs RKC Waalwijk
1 game playedRowan Besselink's next match is on Friday at 19:00 against RKC Waalwijk. See how Rowan Besselink did in earlier matches against RKC Waalwijk.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 |
GRAvRKC
Friday 19:00Fri 19:00Before the next match
De Graafschap v RKC Waalwijk, FridayWhat RKC Waalwijk allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against RKC Waalwijk in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eerste Divisie.
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Odds OutliersRowan Besselink 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Rowan Besselink has appeared in 9 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 804 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie defenders.
Attacking stats
Rowan Besselink has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 73 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rowan Besselink has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 804 minutes. Rowan Besselink has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Rowan Besselink has completed 430 of 499 passes at 86% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Rowan Besselink completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 53 duels .
Defending stats
Rowan Besselink makes 10 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 73 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Rowan Besselink has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right center back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
De Graafschap squad
B. van Zijl
22 yrs#7J. Kania
25 yrs#9T. Mero
19 yrs#11N. Kaninda
22 yrs#17G. Finocchiaro
20 yrs#20K. Kwint20 yrs#40
C. Leemans31 yrs#6D. Warmerdam24 yrs#8
F. de Jong23 yrs#10D. Eijken23 yrs#18
M. Diemers33 yrs#23J. Meerstadt25 yrs#24N. Ahmeti
20 yrs#27J. Triep21 yrs#28C. Eroglu
17 yrs#37
M. Smits
21 yrs#38
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 12 | 782 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5.78 |
2022/2023
| 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 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 804 minutes. Rowan Besselink has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.28 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rowan Besselink has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Rowan Besselink has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rowan Besselink has registered 10 tackles (1 won), 20 interceptions, and 73 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 430 from 499 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Rowan Besselink has won 53 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Rowan Besselink has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 11.
About Rowan Besselink
Rowan Besselink is a 22-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 at home against Jong FC Utrecht on July 23rd. De Graafschap won 2-1. Rowan Besselink played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
- July 23rd2-1 winvsJong FC Utrecht(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- February 17th2-2 drawatFC Eindhoven(90 mins, rating 6.4)
- January 27th1-0 winvsFC Den Bosch(90 mins, rating 7.51)
- March 1st1-2 lossvsNAC Breda(84 mins, rating 6.94)
- November 23rd1-2 winatFC Emmen(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.28)
Next fixture
Rowan Besselink and De Graafschap are next in action on December 8th against Jong Ajax in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jong Ajax vs De Graafschap match preview.
Teammates at De Graafschap
Rowan Besselink currently plays alongside Kaya Symons, Fedde de Jong, Joran Hardeman, Kyano Kwint, Paul Reverson, Bjorn van Zijl, Rowan Besselink, Donny Warmerdam, Tygo Grotenhuis, Cem Eroglu, Thomas Kok, Julian Kania, Gijs Bolk, Jannes Wieckhoff, Denzel Eijken, Clint Leemans, Nic Hartgers, Nathan Kaninda, Jason Meerstadt, Ties Wieggers, Mark Diemers, Mark Pabai, Nart Ahmeti, Nolan Martens, Milan Smits, Levi Schoppema, Gabriele Finocchiaro, Jorn Triep, Toivo Mero, Sam Bouwman and Rick Jonkers at De Graafschap.