Dele Thomas
Netherlands
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D. Thomas
NEC NijmegenForwardDele Thomas 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Dele Thomas has appeared in 3 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 179 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 3 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.95 |
 Europa League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.49 |
| Total | 4 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6.84 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 6 | 3.00 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.50 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2.01 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.50 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 4 | 2.00 | 96 |
| Chances created | 4 | 2.01 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.50 | 91 |
Dele Thomas has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 30 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dele Thomas has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 45 minutes. Dele Thomas has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 73 | 36.70 | 27 |
| Accurate passes | 58 | 29.20 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 1.51 | 95 |
| Backward passes | 31 | 15.59 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 2.51 | 3 |
Dele Thomas has completed 58 of 73 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 27th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 2.51 | 99 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 5.53 | 99 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 55 |
| Duels won | 13 | 6.54 | 92 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Touches | 128 | 64.40 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 42 | 21.12 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.01 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 1.01 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.01 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Dele Thomas completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 3.02 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 2.01 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.50 | 14 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 3.52 | 42 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Dele Thomas makes 6 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.01 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 2.01 | 60 |
| 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 |
Dele Thomas has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left wing back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Dele Thomas previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 18 | 1,492 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 17 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 21 | 793 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 25 | 6.61 |
 UEFA Youth League | 3 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Dele Thomas
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Dele Thomas has featured across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 179 minutes. Dele Thomas has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.42 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dele Thomas has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (45% success rate). Dele Thomas has contributed 4 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dele Thomas has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 1 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 58 from 73 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Dele Thomas has won 13 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Dele Thomas has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Dele Thomas
Dele Thomas is a 19-year-old forward playing for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Dele Thomas is right-footed and wears the number 77 shirt. Born on 23 July 2007.
Most recent appearance
Dele Thomas's most recent match was away at Go Ahead Eagles on March 1st. NEC Nijmegen drew 1-1. Dele Thomas played 71 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.06.
Recent matches
- March 1st1-1 drawvsGo Ahead Eagles(71 mins, rating 7.06)
- June 8th5-0 lossatJuventus(90 mins, rating 6.49)
- September 29th3-0 lossatSC Cambuur(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 15th2-2 drawvsExcelsior(90 mins, rating 6.65)
- January 25th1-3 lossvsFeyenoord(18 mins, rating 7.14)
Next fixture
Dele Thomas and NEC Nijmegen are next in action on May 29th against Ajax in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen match preview.
Teammates at NEC Nijmegen
Dele Thomas currently plays alongside Ahmetcan Kaplan, Dusan Tadic, Kaj Sierhuis, Gonzalo Crettaz, Gabriel Brás, Kevin Kers, Sam de Laat, Perr Schuurs, Dennis Geiger, Tobias Storm, Emre Mor, Merijn van de Wiel, Philippe Sandler, Joep Geneste, Nikolas Polster, Tjaronn Chery, Deveron Fonville, Yassin Moslih, Almugera Kabar, Freek Entius, Isak Hansen-Aarøen, Clement Bischoff, Jamiro Monteiro, Dele Thomas, Willum Thór Willumsson, Darko Nejasmic, Bram Nuytinck, Bryan Linssen, Noé Lebreton and Adam Tahaui at NEC Nijmegen.