Ruud Nijstad
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Match-by-match stats
Ruud Nijstad 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Ruud Nijstad has appeared in 21 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 1,675 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 21 | 1,675 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 6.80 |
 KNVB Beker | 3 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.20 |
| Total | 24 | 1,770 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 6.47 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.11 | 53 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.60 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.27 | 51 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.05 | 19 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.30 | 22 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.21 | 31 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 38 |
Ruud Nijstad has taken 11 shots with 5 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 152 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ruud Nijstad has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 419 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 67th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1048 | 56.30 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 912 | 49.00 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Long balls won | 83 | 4.46 | 97 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 115 | 6.18 | 55 |
| Passes (final third) | 124 | 6.66 | 73 |
Ruud Nijstad has completed 912 of 1048 passes at 87% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Duels won | 45 | 2.42 | 1 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.40 | 39 |
| Touches | 1230 | 66.10 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 147 | 7.90 | 22 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.05 | 1 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.16 | 6 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.16 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.27 | 24 |
Ruud Nijstad completes 0 dribbles and wins 45 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 0.86 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.70 | 22 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.70 | 10 |
| Clearances | 89 | 4.78 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 69 | 3.71 | 37 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.21 | 74 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Ruud Nijstad makes 16 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 89 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 105 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.21 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 0.38 | 1 |
| 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 |
Ruud Nijstad has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left center back (18 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ruud Nijstad previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Ruud Nijstad
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Ruud Nijstad has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 21 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1675 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ruud Nijstad has attempted 11 shots with 5 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ruud Nijstad has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Ruud Nijstad has contributed 5 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ruud Nijstad has registered 16 tackles (13 won), 13 interceptions, and 89 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 912 from 1048 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Ruud Nijstad has won 45 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Ruud Nijstad has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 3.
About Ruud Nijstad
Ruud Nijstad is a 18-year-old defender playing for FC Twente in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Ruud Nijstad is left-footed and wears the number 43 shirt. Born on 17 January 2008.
Most recent appearance
Ruud Nijstad's most recent match was away at PSV on December 6th. FC Twente lost 5-1. Ruud Nijstad played 88 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.08.
Recent matches
- December 6th5-1 lossatPSV(88 mins, rating 6.08)
- January 9th4-0 winvsSparta Rotterdam(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- November 10th2-2 drawatAZ(90 mins, rating 6.65)
- June 9th1-1 drawvsNEC Nijmegen(66 mins, rating 6.66)
- April 4th2-1 winvsFC Volendam(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.41)
Next fixture
Ruud Nijstad and FC Twente are next in action on December 31st against Ferencvárosi in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Twente vs Ferencvárosi match preview.
Teammates at FC Twente
Ruud Nijstad currently plays alongside Thomas van den Belt, Ruud Nijstad, Younes Taha, Marko Pjaca, Aske Adelgaard, Stav Lemkin, Kristian Hlynsson, Lars Unnerstall, Issam El Maach, Mathias Kjølø, Yannick Gerritsen, Guilherme Peixoto, Wout Weghorst, Naci Ünüvar, Krzysztof Kurowski, Bart van Rooij, Sondre Ørjasæter, Remko Pasveer, Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink, Harrie Kuster, Mees Hilgers, Sam Lammers, Arno Verschueren, Daouda Weidmann, Gijs Besselink, Taylor Booth, Daan Rots, Max Bruns, Robin Pröpper, Juliën Mesbahi and Sayfallah Ltaief at FC Twente.