Mathijs Menu
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Match-by-match stats
Mathijs Menu 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Mathijs Menu has appeared in 29 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 2,231 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.08 | 37 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.50 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 71 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.24 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.20 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.12 | 96 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 24 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.50 | 38 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.48 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 36 |
Mathijs Menu has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 172 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mathijs Menu has 1 assist and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 186 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1670 | 67.40 | 95 |
| Accurate passes | 1499 | 60.50 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 167 | 6.74 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.20 | 47 |
| Backward passes | 130 | 5.24 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 303 | 12.22 | 99 |
Mathijs Menu has completed 1499 of 1670 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.44 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 0.89 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 46 |
| Duels won | 123 | 4.96 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 38 | 1.53 | 57 |
| Touches | 2077 | 83.80 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 229 | 9.24 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 24 | 0.97 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.01 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.48 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mathijs Menu completes 11 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 123 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 52 | 2.10 | 62 |
| Tackles won | 37 | 1.49 | 68 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 0.69 | 10 |
| Clearances | 142 | 5.73 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 100 | 4.03 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.08 | 79 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.08 | 95 |
Mathijs Menu makes 52 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 142 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.21 | 63 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.32 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 3.75 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 2.22 | 64 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mathijs Menu has committed 30 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right center back (22 appearances), also at right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Mathijs Menu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 11 | 421 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6.34 |
 UEFA Youth League | 2 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Mathijs Menu
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Mathijs Menu has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 29 appearances (23 starts), totalling 2231 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mathijs Menu has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mathijs Menu has created 12 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (50% success rate). Mathijs Menu has contributed 13 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mathijs Menu has registered 52 tackles (37 won), 17 interceptions, and 142 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1499 from 1670 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Mathijs Menu has won 123 of 245 total duels.
Discipline
Mathijs Menu has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 25.
About Mathijs Menu
Mathijs Menu is a 21-year-old defender playing for Jong AZ in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Mathijs Menu is right-footed. Born on 1 May 2005.
Most recent appearance
Mathijs Menu's most recent match was away at Roda JC Kerkrade on August 3rd. Jong AZ won 2-0. Mathijs Menu played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.9.
Recent matches
- August 3rd2-0 winvsRoda JC Kerkrade(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.9)
- June 4th3-0 lossatWillem II(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- July 16th2-2 drawvsShakhtar Donetsk(1 mins, rating 0)
- June 21st0-2 lossvsJong PSV(90 mins, rating 8.46)
- December 7th5-0 lossatDe Graafschap(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.27)
Teammates at Jong AZ
Mathijs Menu currently plays alongside Frej Elkjær, Enoch Mastoras, Tómas Johannessen, Bendegúz Kovács, Rayan Atikallah, Sem van Duijn, Kiyani Zeggen, Melle Roede, Hessel de Wit, Kiani Inge, Jeremiah Esajas, Kevin Toppenberg, Yoël van den Ban, Koen Schilder, Jesper Zwart, Bogdan Budko, Julian Oerip, Maximilian Ibrahimović, Rio Robbemond, Jasper Hartog, Mathijs Menu and Jerolldino Bergraaf at Jong AZ.