Jan Plug stats
Netherlands
Match-by-match stats
J. Plug
ExcelsiorDefender
J. Plug vs Fortuna Sittard
1 game playedJan Plug's next match is on Sunday at 11:15 against Fortuna Sittard. See how Jan Plug did in earlier matches against Fortuna Sittard.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 |
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Sunday 11:15Sun 11:15Before the next match
Fortuna Sittard v Excelsior, SundayWhat Fortuna Sittard allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Fortuna Sittard in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersJan Plug 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Jan Plug has appeared in 9 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 810 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Attacking stats
Jan Plug has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 270 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jan Plug has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 405 minutes. Jan Plug has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Jan Plug has completed 437 of 482 passes at 91% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Jan Plug completes 0 dribbles and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
Jan Plug makes 20 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Jan Plug has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left center back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Excelsior squad
A. Sliti
20 yrs#7
M. Domínguez
22 yrs#9
A. Jahanbakhsh
33 yrs#11
D. Garden22 yrs#19
I. Silva Timas24 yrs#21
N. Groen22 yrs#28
Á. Orri Þorsteinsson
21 yrs#30
D. van Vianen23 yrs#6
I. Yegoian
22 yrs#8
N. Naujoks24 yrs#10
V. Sulzbacher
21 yrs#18
L. Hartjes23 yrs#20
Y. Finey
23 yrs#23
20 yrs
22 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 14 | 1,260 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 43 | 7.13 |
 Eredivisie | 5 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.63 |
 Europa League | 3 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.53 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.98 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 7 | 417 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1.01 |
About Jan Plug
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Jan Plug has featured across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 810 minutes. Jan Plug has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.13 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jan Plug has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Jan Plug has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jan Plug has registered 20 tackles (13 won), 15 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 437 from 482 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Jan Plug has won 33 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
Jan Plug has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
About Jan Plug
Jan Plug is a 21-year-old defender playing for Excelsior in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Jan Plug is left-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 2 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Jan Plug's most recent match was away at SC Heerenveen on September 21st. Excelsior lost 4-0. Jan Plug played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- September 21st4-0 lossatSC Heerenveen(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- August 30th1-5 lossvsFC Groningen(90 mins, rating 6.49)
- October 19th2-2 drawatAjax(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.64)
- June 27th1-2 lossvsFC Utrecht(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- July 15th2-2 drawatNEC Nijmegen(90 mins, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Jan Plug and Excelsior are next in action on August 4th against Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior match preview.
Teammates at Excelsior
Jan Plug currently plays alongside Aymen Sliti, Mario Domínguez, Celton Biai, Noah Naujoks, Casper Widell, Valentin Sulzbacher, Simon Janssen, Irakli Yegoian, Rick Meissen, David Garden, Tijmen Holla, Kasey Bos, Stijn van Gassel, Nesto Groen, Yacqub Finey, Daniel van Vianen, Ilano Silva Timas, Lennard Hartjes, Marlon van de Wetering, Guilliano Cairo, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Osman Turay, Eric da Silva Moreira, Jan Plug and Ágúst Orri Þorsteinsson at Excelsior.