James Nieuwenhuizen
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Melbourne CityGoalkeeperJames Nieuwenhuizen 2025/2026 season stats
As a goalkeeper, James Nieuwenhuizen has appeared in 2 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men goalkeepers.
Player traits
Percentile vs goalkeepers
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 72 | 36.00 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 44 | 22.00 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 61.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 4.00 | 26 |
Goalkeeping stats
| Goalkeeping | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saves | 4 | 2.00 | 3 |
| Saves in box | 3 | 1.50 | 12 |
| Save accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Goals conceded | 1 | 0.50 | 3 |
| Punches | 1 | 0.50 | 62 |
James Nieuwenhuizen has made 4 saves (3 inside the box) at a 80% save success rate, in 2 appearances. That is ranking in the 3rd percentile for saves among goalkeepers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Positions played
A-League MenMainly goalkeeper (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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M. Rossetto
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E. Marcondes
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James Nieuwenhuizen previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout James Nieuwenhuizen
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, James Nieuwenhuizen has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Nieuwenhuizen has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Nieuwenhuizen has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the goalkeeper has completed 44 from 72 pass attempts, a 61% pass accuracy rate. James Nieuwenhuizen has won 2 of 2 total duels.
Goalkeeping
James Nieuwenhuizen has made 4 saves this season (3 inside the box), with a 80% save accuracy rate. The goalkeeper has conceded 1 goals and kept 0 clean sheets from 2 appearances.
Discipline
James Nieuwenhuizen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 0.
About James Nieuwenhuizen
James Nieuwenhuizen is a 22-year-old goalkeeper playing for Melbourne City in the A-League Men, representing Australia. James Nieuwenhuizen is right-footed and wears the number 40 shirt. Born on 17 January 2004.
Most recent appearance
James Nieuwenhuizen's most recent match was away at Central Coast Mariners on January 7th. Melbourne City won 2-1. James Nieuwenhuizen played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- January 4th1-1 drawatAuckland(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 12th1-2 lossvsAdelaide United(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 26th2-3 winatBrisbane Roar(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 1st2-0 winvsWellington Phoenix(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 7th2-1 winvsCentral Coast Mariners(90 mins, rating 6.57)
Next fixture
James Nieuwenhuizen and Melbourne City are next in action on May 5th against Shan United in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Melbourne City vs Shan United match preview.
Teammates at Melbourne City
James Nieuwenhuizen currently plays alongside Takeshi Kanamori, Macklin Freke, Kavian Rahmani, James Nieuwenhuizen, Alessandro Lopane, Matheus Rossetto, Lawrence Wong, Akeem Gerald, Medin Memeti, Roland Ballah, Lachie Charles, Awer Mabil, Quinn MacNicol, Mathew Baker, Emiliano Marcondes, Ryan Kalms, Besian Kutleshi, Harrison Delbridge, Beckham Baker, Benjamin Mazzeo, Liam Bonetig, Max Caputo, Nathaniel Atkinson, Andrew Nabbout, Jayden Necovski, Peter Antoniou, Mathew Leckie and Aziz Behich at Melbourne City.