Bjorn van Zijl stats
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Eerste Divisie
2.45
3.802.45Match-by-match stats
B. van Zijl
De GraafschapForward
B. van Zijl vs RKC Waalwijk
2 games playedBjorn van Zijl's next match is on Friday at 19:00 against RKC Waalwijk. See how Bjorn van Zijl did in earlier matches against RKC Waalwijk.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Dec 5, 2025 |
GRAvRKC
Friday 19:00Fri 19:00Before the next match
De Graafschap v RKC Waalwijk, FridayWhat RKC Waalwijk allow left strikers
Position stats8 appearances at LST against RKC Waalwijk in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eerste Divisie.
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Odds OutliersBjorn van Zijl 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Bjorn van Zijl has appeared in 11 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 480 minutes at an average rating of 6.48. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie attackers.
Attacking stats
Bjorn van Zijl has taken 12 shots with 6 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 expected goals (xG), 1.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Bjorn van Zijl has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 240 minutes. Bjorn van Zijl has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Bjorn van Zijl has completed 38 of 68 passes at 56% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Bjorn van Zijl completes 9 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
Bjorn van Zijl makes 4 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 120 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Bjorn van Zijl has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right winger (3 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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De Graafschap squad
B. van Zijl
22 yrs#7J. Kania
25 yrs#9T. Mero
19 yrs#11N. Kaninda
22 yrs#17G. Finocchiaro
20 yrs#20K. Kwint20 yrs#40
C. Leemans31 yrs#6D. Warmerdam24 yrs#8
F. de Jong23 yrs#10D. Eijken23 yrs#18
M. Diemers33 yrs#23J. Meerstadt25 yrs#24N. Ahmeti
20 yrs#27J. Triep21 yrs#28C. Eroglu
17 yrs#37
M. Smits
21 yrs#38
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 30 | 1,393 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 6.52 |
2024/2025
| 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 2 goals across 11 appearances (6 starts), totalling 480 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Bjorn van Zijl has attempted 12 shots with 6 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.51 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bjorn van Zijl has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 9 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (33% success rate). Bjorn van Zijl has contributed 2 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bjorn van Zijl has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 38 from 68 pass attempts, a 56% pass accuracy rate. Bjorn van Zijl has won 27 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Bjorn van Zijl has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 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 Jong Ajax on December 8th. De Graafschap lost 2-1. Bjorn van Zijl played 30 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
- December 8th2-1 lossatJong Ajax(30 mins, rating 6.38)
- July 23rd2-1 winvsJong FC Utrecht(60 mins, rating 6.63)
- February 17th2-2 drawatFC Eindhoven(46 mins, rating 6.07)
- January 27th1-0 winvsFC Den Bosch(60 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.21)
- March 1st1-2 lossvsNAC Breda(58 mins, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Bjorn van Zijl and De Graafschap are next in action on November 20th against RKC Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the De Graafschap vs RKC Waalwijk match preview.
Teammates at De Graafschap
Bjorn van Zijl currently plays alongside Kaya Symons, Fedde de Jong, Joran Hardeman, Bjorn van Zijl, Rowan Besselink, Donny Warmerdam, Cem Eroglu, Thomas Kok, Julian Kania, Nathan Kaninda, Tygo Grotenhuis, Kyano Kwint, Nic Hartgers, Ties Wieggers, Jason Meerstadt, Jannes Wieckhoff, Gijs Bolk, Paul Reverson, Nolan Martens, Denzel Eijken, Clint Leemans, Mark Diemers, Mark Pabai, Milan Smits, Levi Schoppema, Jorn Triep, Nart Ahmeti, Gabriele Finocchiaro, Toivo Mero, Sam Bouwman and Rick Jonkers at De Graafschap.