Bjorn van Zijl
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Match-by-match stats
Bjorn van Zijl 2025/2026 season stats
As a left striker, Bjorn van Zijl has appeared in 30 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 1,393 minutes at an average rating of 6.52. 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 | 9 | 0.60 | 88 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.84 | 91 |
| Shots | 45 | 2.90 | 67 |
| Shots on target | 23 | 1.50 | 86 |
| Shot accuracy | 51.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.39 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 10 | 0.65 | 89 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.84 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.58 | 50 |
| Hit woodwork | 4 | 0.26 | 95 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 87 |
| Key passes | 23 | 1.50 | 62 |
| Chances created | 17 | 1.10 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.45 | 85 |
Bjorn van Zijl has taken 45 shots with 23 on target (51% accuracy), scoring 9 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Bjorn van Zijl has 4 assists and 23 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 87th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 194 | 12.50 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 103 | 6.70 | 0 |
| Pass accuracy | 53.0% | n/a | 0 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.26 | 15 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 21 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 2.97 | 0 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 1.81 | 32 |
Bjorn van Zijl has completed 103 of 194 passes at 53% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 3rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 24 | 1.55 | 70 |
| Dribble attempts | 63 | 4.07 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 88 | 5.69 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 2.07 | 69 |
| Touches | 506 | 32.70 | 16 |
| Possession lost | 238 | 15.38 | 68 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.32 | 18 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 1.42 | 46 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 1.49 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bjorn van Zijl completes 24 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 88 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 0.90 | 35 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.52 | 35 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.13 | 14 |
| Clearances | 13 | 0.84 | 54 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 34 | 2.20 | 26 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 97 |
Bjorn van Zijl makes 14 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 100 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.81 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 46 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.52 | 62 |
| Fouls per card | 14.00 | n/a | 85 |
| Foul involvements | 50 | 3.23 | 60 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 28 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly left striker (8 appearances), also at right striker (4) and striker (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Bjorn van Zijl previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Bjorn van Zijl has scored 9 goals and 4 assists across 30 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1393 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Bjorn van Zijl has attempted 45 shots with 23 on target, a 51% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bjorn van Zijl has created 17 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 24 successful dribbles from 63 attempts (38% success rate). Bjorn van Zijl has contributed 23 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bjorn van Zijl has registered 14 tackles (8 won), 2 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 103 from 194 pass attempts, a 53% pass accuracy rate. Bjorn van Zijl has won 88 of 237 total duels.
Discipline
Bjorn van Zijl has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 22.
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 August 3rd. De Graafschap won 3-1. Bjorn van Zijl played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.93.
Recent matches
- August 3rd3-1 winvsAlmere City(90 mins, rating 5.93)
- June 4th2-0 lossatHelmond Sport(78 mins, rating 6.39)
- August 6th3-3 drawvsDe Graafschap(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.46)
- April 22nd1-0 lossatJong PSV(72 mins, rating 6.02)
- February 3rd3-0 winvsSC Cambuur(62 mins, rating 6.38)
Next fixture
Bjorn van Zijl and De Graafschap are next in action on August 29th against Helmond Sport in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap match preview.
Teammates at De Graafschap
Bjorn van Zijl currently plays alongside Ties Wieggers, Rick Jonkers, Rowan Besselink, Milan Smits, Bjorn van Zijl, Levi Schoppema, D. Warmerdam, Fedde de Jong, Gijs Bolk, Denzel Eijken, Joran Hardeman, Tim Braem, Jason Meerstadt, Clint Leemans, Kaya Symons, Kyano Kwint, Mark Pabai and Nathan Kaninda at De Graafschap.