Bjorn van Zijl
Netherlands
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Bjorn van Zijl 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Bjorn van Zijl has appeared in 4 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 121 minutes at an average rating of 6.45. 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 | 1 | 0.70 | 62 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.74 | 50 |
| Shots | 3 | 2.20 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1.50 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.74 | 42 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 18 |
Bjorn van Zijl has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Bjorn van Zijl has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Bjorn van Zijl has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 23 | 17.10 | 42 |
| Accurate passes | 14 | 10.40 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 61.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 1.49 | 82 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bjorn van Zijl has completed 14 of 23 passes at 61% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 2.23 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 6.69 | 94 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 52 |
| Duels won | 11 | 8.18 | 98 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 2.98 | 82 |
| Touches | 60 | 44.60 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 26 | 19.34 | 94 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 2.23 | 82 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.49 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bjorn van Zijl completes 3 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.74 | 42 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.74 | 94 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bjorn van Zijl makes 1 tackles and 1 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 121 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 3.72 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 5.95 | 98 |
| 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 |
Bjorn van Zijl has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right winger (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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De Graafschap squad
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22 yrs#7J. Kania
24 yrs#9T. Mero
18 yrs#11N. Kaninda
22 yrs#17G. Finocchiaro
20 yrs#20K. Kwint19 yrs#40
C. Leemans30 yrs#6D. Warmerdam24 yrs#8
F. de Jong23 yrs#10D. Eijken22 yrs#18J. Meerstadt25 yrs#24N. Ahmeti
20 yrs#27T. Braem20 yrs#36C. Eroglu
17 yrs#37
M. Smits
21 yrs#38J. Triep21 yrs
Bjorn van Zijl previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 30 | 1,393 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 6.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 13 | 274 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6.19 |
About Bjorn van Zijl
Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Bjorn van Zijl has scored 1 goal across 4 appearances (1 starts), totalling 121 minutes. That works out to 0.7 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Bjorn van Zijl has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.09 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bjorn van Zijl has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (33% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bjorn van Zijl has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 14 from 23 pass attempts, a 61% pass accuracy rate. Bjorn van Zijl has won 11 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Bjorn van Zijl has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 3.
About Bjorn van Zijl
Bjorn van Zijl is a 22-year-old forward playing for De Graafschap in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Bjorn van Zijl is left-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 9 July 2004.
Most recent appearance
Bjorn van Zijl's most recent match was away at Almere City on November 26th. De Graafschap lost 1-4. Bjorn van Zijl played 16 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.69.
Recent matches
- November 26th1-4 lossvsAlmere City(16 mins, rating 6.69)
- July 3rd2-1 lossatVVV-Venlo(58 mins, rating 5.97)
- June 12th2-5 lossvsJong AZ(31 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.02)
- August 29th1-1 drawatHelmond Sport(16 mins, rating 6.13)
- August 3rd3-1 winvsAlmere City(90 mins, rating 5.93)
Next fixture
Bjorn van Zijl and De Graafschap are next in action on September 24th against Heracles Almelo in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Heracles Almelo vs De Graafschap match preview.
Teammates at De Graafschap
Bjorn van Zijl currently plays alongside Clint Leemans, Julian Kania, Thomas Kok, Tim Braem, Paul Reverson, Jason Meerstadt, Rick Jonkers, Nolan Martens, Fedde de Jong, Donny Warmerdam, Denzel Eijken, Nic Hartgers, Rowan Besselink, Cem Eroglu, Levi Schoppema, Joran Hardeman, Mark Pabai, Ties Wieggers, Milan Smits, Gijs Bolk, Nathan Kaninda, Nart Ahmeti, Jannes Wieckhoff, Tygo Grotenhuis, Kaya Symons, Sam Bouwman, Kyano Kwint, Bjorn van Zijl, Gabriele Finocchiaro, Jorn Triep and Toivo Mero at De Graafschap.