Simon Francis
BelgiumPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Simon Francis 2024/2025 season stats
As a right center back, Simon Francis has appeared in 23 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 1,615 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 23 | 1,615 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 6.67 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.09 |
| Total | 24 | 1,705 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 6.65 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.60 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 10.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 64 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.39 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.11 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.11 | 96 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.22 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 12 |
Simon Francis has taken 10 shots with 1 on target (10% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 162 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 62nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Simon Francis has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 404 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 830 | 46.30 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 692 | 38.60 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 78 | 4.35 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 105 | 5.85 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 112 | 6.24 | 88 |
Simon Francis has completed 692 of 830 passes at 83% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.45 | 67 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.61 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 62 | 3.46 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 1.23 | 44 |
| Touches | 1053 | 58.70 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 145 | 8.08 | 56 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.56 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.33 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.28 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simon Francis completes 8 dribbles at a 73% success rate and wins 62 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 28 | 1.56 | 34 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.84 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.50 | 66 |
| Clearances | 87 | 4.85 | 85 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 69 | 3.85 | 84 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Simon Francis makes 28 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 87 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 34th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.89 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 12 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 16.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.23 | 10 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | 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 |
Simon Francis has committed 16 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 16 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right center back (14 appearances), also at left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
defenders
MVV Maastricht squad
T. Verheijen
23 yrs#11M. Kuipers
20 yrs#14J. Pawaridihadjo19 yrs#19D. Asante26 yrs#21T. Vinogradac
25 yrs
L. Daneels28 yrs
S. Van Dessel24 yrs#8A. Amgar17 yrs#28A. Mansala-Mpudi18 yrs#37
R. Klaasen32 yrs#38
E. Sierra24 yrs
O. Dumont24 yrs
21 yrs
Simon Francis previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Simon Francis
Eerste Divisie 2024/2025 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Simon Francis has featured across 23 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1615 minutes. Simon Francis has attempted 10 shots with 1 on target, a 10% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Francis has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (73% success rate). Simon Francis has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Francis has registered 28 tackles (15 won), 27 interceptions, and 87 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 692 from 830 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Simon Francis has won 62 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Francis has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 6.
About Simon Francis
Simon Francis is a 21-year-old defender playing for MVV Maastricht in the Eerste Divisie, representing Belgium. Simon Francis is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 26 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Simon Francis's most recent match was away at VVV-Venlo on September 16th. MVV Maastricht won 2-1. Simon Francis played 6 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Simon Francis and MVV Maastricht are next in action on March 4th against Jong FC Utrecht in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the MVV Maastricht vs Jong FC Utrecht match preview.
Teammates at MVV Maastricht
Simon Francis currently plays alongside Elias Sierra, Stan Van Dessel, Milan Hofland, Lenn-Minh Tran, Thijme Verheijen, Toni Vinogradac, Wout Coomans, Simon Francis, Delano Asante, Lennerd Daneels, Adriano Mansala-Mpudi, Dylan Timber, Lars Schenk, Mats Kuipers, Ilias Breugelmans, Olivier Dumont, Hugo Wentges, Djairo Tehubijuluw, Finn Dicke, Sep van der Heijden, Robert Klaasen, Amine Amgar and Jael Pawaridihadjo at MVV Maastricht.