Simon Janssen
Netherlands
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Simon Janssen 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Simon Janssen has appeared in 3 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 246 minutes at an average rating of 7.27. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.73 | 97 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.10 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.37 | 72 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.73 | 97 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.70 | 97 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.80 | 91 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.83 | 91 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 1.10 | 99 |
Simon Janssen has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Simon Janssen has 2 assists and 5 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 49 minutes. Simon Janssen has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 87 | 31.80 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 74 | 27.10 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 2.20 | 46 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 2.20 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 31 | 11.34 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 4.76 | 34 |
Simon Janssen has completed 74 of 87 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.37 | 57 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 12 | 4.39 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.46 | 61 |
| Touches | 147 | 53.80 | 21 |
| Possession lost | 37 | 13.54 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.37 | 30 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.37 | 32 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.37 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simon Janssen completes 0 dribbles and wins 12 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.56 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 2.56 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.83 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 3.29 | 46 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Simon Janssen makes 7 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.10 | 77 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.37 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.46 | 48 |
| 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 |
Simon Janssen has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Simon Janssen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 13 | 506 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 6.54 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 32 | 2,506 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 67 | 7.06 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 37 | 3,330 | 2 | 7 | 53 | 82 | 7.30 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 36 | 3,240 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 87 | 7.10 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.21 |
About Simon Janssen
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Simon Janssen has scored 2 assists across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 246 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.7 assists per 90 minutes. Simon Janssen has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.33 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Janssen has created 5 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. Simon Janssen has contributed 5 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Janssen has registered 7 tackles (7 won), 0 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 74 from 87 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Simon Janssen has won 12 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Janssen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Simon Janssen
Simon Janssen is a 25-year-old defender playing for Excelsior in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Simon Janssen is left-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 25 September 2000.
Most recent appearance
Simon Janssen's most recent match was away at Sparta Rotterdam on November 26th. Excelsior won 2-1. Simon Janssen played 85 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- November 26th2-1 winvsSparta Rotterdam(85 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.8)
- December 21st1-2 lossvsPSV(80 mins, rating 6.67)
- January 25th0-4 winatSC Cambuur(81 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.35)
- December 6th2-3 winatSparta Rotterdam(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 9th1-1 drawvsFC Volendam(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Simon Janssen and Excelsior are next in action on July 31st against Willem II in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Willem II vs Excelsior match preview.
Teammates at Excelsior
Simon Janssen currently plays alongside Mario Domínguez, Yacqub Finey, Tijmen Holla, Eric da Silva Moreira, Valentin Sulzbacher, Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson, Simon Janssen, Ilano Silva Timas, Guilliano Cairo, Noah Naujoks, Daniel van Vianen, Marlon van de Wetering, David Garden, Jan Plug, Nesto Groen, Irakli Yegoian, Stijn van Gassel, Rick Meissen, Lennard Hartjes, Celton Biai, Kasey Bos, Casper Widell, Aymen Sliti, Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Osman Turay at Excelsior.