Simon Janssen
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Simon Janssen 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Simon Janssen has appeared in 13 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 506 minutes at an average rating of 6.54. 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 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.18 | 71 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.10 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.90 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.18 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.36 | 71 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.18 | 99 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 86 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.10 | 80 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.89 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.36 | 89 |
Simon Janssen has taken 6 shots with 5 on target (83% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 84 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Simon Janssen has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 101 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 157 | 27.90 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 133 | 23.70 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 2.13 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.89 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 9.07 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 22 | 3.91 | 17 |
Simon Janssen has completed 133 of 157 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.18 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.53 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 16 |
| Duels won | 20 | 3.56 | 15 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.53 | 6 |
| Touches | 288 | 51.20 | 7 |
| Possession lost | 61 | 10.85 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 1.07 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.07 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.53 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.53 | 54 |
Simon Janssen completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.78 | 53 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.89 | 40 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.07 | 47 |
| Clearances | 12 | 2.13 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 3.20 | 19 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Simon Janssen makes 10 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 53rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.71 | 22 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.78 | 53 |
| 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 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (4 appearances), also at right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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25 yrsSimon Janssen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Simon Janssen has scored 1 assist across 13 appearances (5 starts), totalling 506 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Simon Janssen has attempted 6 shots with 5 on target, a 83% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Janssen has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Simon Janssen has contributed 6 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Janssen has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 6 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 133 from 157 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Simon Janssen has won 20 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Janssen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 6.
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 FC Utrecht on March 7th. Excelsior won 5-0. Simon Janssen played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- December 6th2-3 winatSparta Rotterdam(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 9th1-1 drawvsFC Volendam(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 7th2-3 winatFC Groningen(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 7th5-0 winvsFC Utrecht(5 mins, rating 6.45)
- February 7th2-2 drawatPEC Zwolle(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Simon Janssen and Excelsior are next in action on January 25th against SC Cambuur in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SC Cambuur vs Excelsior match preview.
Teammates at Excelsior
Simon Janssen currently plays alongside Jan Plug, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Stijn van Gassel, Y. Finey, Nesto Groen, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Marlon van de Wetering, Stan Henderikx, Mathijs Tielemans, Daniel van Vianen, Gyan de Regt, Noah Naujoks, Simon Janssen, Celton Biai, David Garden, Nolan Martens, Lennard Hartjes, Tijmen Holla, Kasey Bos and Ilano Silva Timas at Excelsior.