Mark Verkuijl
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Match-by-match stats
Mark Verkuijl 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Mark Verkuijl has appeared in 10 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 573 minutes at an average rating of 6.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 10 | 573 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 6.12 |
 UEFA Youth League | 3 | 174 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.40 |
| Total | 13 | 747 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 6.18 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.50 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.31 | 22 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.16 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.80 | 22 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.79 | 47 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
Mark Verkuijl has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 191 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 6th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mark Verkuijl has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 502 | 78.80 | 100 |
| Accurate passes | 433 | 68.00 | 99 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 3.14 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Backward passes | 61 | 9.58 | 87 |
| Passes (final third) | 59 | 9.27 | 95 |
Mark Verkuijl has completed 433 of 502 passes at 86% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 100th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.16 | 1 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.63 | 8 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 3 |
| Duels won | 39 | 6.13 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.63 | 34 |
| Touches | 515 | 80.90 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 89 | 13.98 | 72 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.79 | 49 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.10 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.47 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mark Verkuijl completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 39 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 4.24 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 2.51 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.79 | 43 |
| Clearances | 13 | 2.04 | 74 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 31 | 4.87 | 70 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Mark Verkuijl makes 27 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 21 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 2.36 | 93 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.47 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 3.46 | 81 |
| 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 |
Mark Verkuijl has committed 15 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right defensive midfielder (6 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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18 yrs
Mark Verkuijl previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 24 | 1,561 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 56 | 7.01 |
About Mark Verkuijl
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Mark Verkuijl has featured across 10 appearances (8 starts), totalling 573 minutes. Mark Verkuijl has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mark Verkuijl has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Mark Verkuijl has contributed 5 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mark Verkuijl has registered 27 tackles (16 won), 5 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 433 from 502 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Mark Verkuijl has won 39 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Mark Verkuijl has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 7.
About Mark Verkuijl
Mark Verkuijl is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Jong Ajax in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Mark Verkuijl is right-footed. Born on 10 February 2006.
Most recent appearance
Mark Verkuijl's most recent match was away at Jong FC Utrecht on August 3rd. Jong Ajax lost 0-2. Mark Verkuijl played 80 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Mark Verkuijl and Jong Ajax are next in action on January 25th against FC Dordrecht in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Dordrecht vs Jong Ajax match preview.
Teammates at Jong Ajax
Mark Verkuijl currently plays alongside Aymean el Hani, Pharell Nash, Emre Ünüvar, C. Setford, Kennynho Kasanwirjo, A. Appiah, D. Kalokoh, Mohamed Abdalla, Abdellah Ouazane, Tristan Gooijer, Luca Messori, Jahyendrow Amour, Elias Mechrouh, Paulo Da Silva, J. Rijkhoff, Valentijn van der Velde, Damian van der Vaart, Mylo van der Lans, Tijn Peters, Jinairo Johnson, Marvyn Muzungu, Mark Verkuijl, Luuk Beekman, Jano Monserrate, Fouad Zahouani, K. Wolff, Zakaria Ouazane and Jan Faberski at Jong Ajax.