Simon Janssen stats
Netherlands
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S. Janssen
ExcelsiorDefender
S. Janssen vs Fortuna Sittard
2 games played, 1 more on the benchSimon Janssen's next match is on Sunday at 11:15 against Fortuna Sittard. See how Simon Janssen did in earlier matches against Fortuna Sittard.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Feb 20, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Mar 14, 2021 | |||||||||||
| Jan 30, 2021 |
FORvEXC
Sunday 11:15Sun 11:15Before the next match
Fortuna Sittard v Excelsior, SundayWhat Fortuna Sittard allow left backs
Position stats16 appearances at LB against Fortuna Sittard in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersSimon Janssen 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Simon Janssen has appeared in 9 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 623 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Attacking stats
Simon Janssen has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 208 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Simon Janssen has 3 assists and 9 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 69 minutes. Simon Janssen has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 1.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Simon Janssen has completed 170 of 203 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 10th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Simon Janssen completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
Simon Janssen makes 12 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Simon Janssen has committed 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (6 appearances), also at left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Excelsior squad
A. Sliti
20 yrs#7
M. Domínguez
22 yrs#9
A. Jahanbakhsh
33 yrs#11
D. Garden22 yrs#19
I. Silva Timas24 yrs#21
N. Groen22 yrs#28
Á. Orri Þorsteinsson
21 yrs#30
D. van Vianen23 yrs#6
I. Yegoian
22 yrs#8
N. Naujoks24 yrs#10
V. Sulzbacher
21 yrs#18
L. Hartjes23 yrs#20
Y. Finey
23 yrs#23
20 yrs
22 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 13 | 506 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 6.54 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 3 assists across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 623 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 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 9 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Simon Janssen has contributed 9 key passes and 33 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Janssen has registered 12 tackles (8 won), 3 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 170 from 203 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Simon Janssen has won 24 of 49 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Janssen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 3.
About Simon Janssen
Simon Janssen is a 26-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 SC Heerenveen on September 21st. Excelsior lost 4-0. Simon Janssen played 66 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
- September 21st4-0 lossatSC Heerenveen(66 mins, rating 6.38)
- August 30th1-5 lossvsFC Groningen(65 mins, rating 5.92)
- October 19th2-2 drawatAjax(90 mins, rating 6.27)
- June 27th1-2 lossvsFC Utrecht(20 mins, rating 6.29)
- July 15th2-2 drawatNEC Nijmegen(46 mins, rating 6.4)
Next fixture
Simon Janssen and Excelsior are next in action on August 4th against Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior match preview.
Teammates at Excelsior
Simon Janssen currently plays alongside Aymen Sliti, Mario Domínguez, Celton Biai, Noah Naujoks, Casper Widell, Valentin Sulzbacher, Simon Janssen, Irakli Yegoian, Rick Meissen, David Garden, Tijmen Holla, Kasey Bos, Stijn van Gassel, Nesto Groen, Yacqub Finey, Daniel van Vianen, Ilano Silva Timas, Lennard Hartjes, Marlon van de Wetering, Guilliano Cairo, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Osman Turay, Eric da Silva Moreira, Jan Plug and Ágúst Orri Þorsteinsson at Excelsior.