Dean Zandbergen
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Match-by-match stats
Dean Zandbergen 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Dean Zandbergen has appeared in 34 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 2,605 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 15 | 0.50 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 18 | 0.62 | 73 |
| Shots | 77 | 2.70 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 32 | 1.10 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.47 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 18 | 0.62 | 86 |
| Shots off target | 32 | 1.11 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.48 | 40 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 41 |
| Key passes | 31 | 1.10 | 32 |
| Chances created | 18 | 0.62 | 22 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.31 | 68 |
Dean Zandbergen has taken 77 shots with 32 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 15 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Dean Zandbergen has 3 assists and 31 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 145 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 619 | 21.40 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 360 | 12.40 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 58.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 0.52 | 42 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.24 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 115 | 3.97 | 9 |
| Passes (final third) | 100 | 3.45 | 85 |
Dean Zandbergen has completed 360 of 619 passes at 58% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.48 | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 30 | 1.04 | 13 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 223 | 7.70 | 89 |
| Aerials won | 156 | 5.39 | 96 |
| Touches | 1040 | 35.90 | 29 |
| Possession lost | 412 | 14.23 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.41 | 25 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 0.90 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 28 | 0.97 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dean Zandbergen completes 14 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 223 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 1.04 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.52 | 35 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.28 | 37 |
| Clearances | 34 | 1.17 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 76 | 2.63 | 41 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Dean Zandbergen makes 30 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 34 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 87 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 46 | 1.59 | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.17 | 61 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 7 | 0.24 | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 9.20 | n/a | 71 |
| Foul involvements | 72 | 2.49 | 38 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | 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 |
Dean Zandbergen has committed 46 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.2 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly striker (17 appearances), also at right striker (7) and left striker (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Dean Zandbergen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 33 | 1,302 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 6.95 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.70 |
About Dean Zandbergen
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Dean Zandbergen has scored 15 goals and 3 assists across 34 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2605 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Dean Zandbergen has attempted 77 shots with 32 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dean Zandbergen has created 18 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 14 successful dribbles from 30 attempts (47% success rate). Dean Zandbergen has contributed 31 key passes and 35 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dean Zandbergen has registered 30 tackles (15 won), 8 interceptions, and 34 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 360 from 619 pass attempts, a 58% pass accuracy rate. Dean Zandbergen has won 223 of 411 total duels.
Discipline
Dean Zandbergen has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 46 fouls and winning 26.
About Dean Zandbergen
Dean Zandbergen is a 24-year-old forward playing for VVV-Venlo in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Dean Zandbergen is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 5 September 2001.
Most recent appearance
Dean Zandbergen's most recent match was away at Almere City on August 3rd. VVV-Venlo won 3-1. Dean Zandbergen played 90 minutes, registering 2 goals, 3 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 8.64.
Recent matches
- August 3rd3-1 winvsAlmere City(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.64)
- June 4th2-0 lossatHelmond Sport(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- August 6th3-3 drawvsDe Graafschap(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 7.74)
- April 22nd1-0 lossatJong PSV(90 mins, rating 6.88)
- February 3rd3-0 winvsSC Cambuur(90 mins, 3 goals, 1 yellow card, rating 9.39)
Next fixture
Dean Zandbergen and VVV-Venlo are next in action on January 25th against Heracles Almelo in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VVV-Venlo vs Heracles Almelo match preview.
Teammates at VVV-Venlo
Dean Zandbergen currently plays alongside Luis Görlich, Yousri el Anbri, Trevor Doornbusch, Dean Zandbergen, Alex Schalk, Mohammed Odriss, Joshua Eijgenraam, Michael Davis, Philip Heise, Nassim Ait Mouhou, Tijn Joosten, Gabin Blancquart, Youri Schoonderwaldt, Thomas Reinders, Zidane Taylan, Tristan Schenkhuizen, Edhy Zuliani, Lars de Blok, Thomas Janssen and Luuk Verheij at VVV-Venlo.