Netherlands
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R. Nijstad
FC TwenteDefenderBefore the next match
FC Twente v Willem II, Sun 22 Nov
What Willem II allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Willem II in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersRuud Nijstad 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Ruud Nijstad has appeared in 11 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 945 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 11 | 945 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.87 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 540 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7.00 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.52 |
| Total | 19 | 1,665 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 6.87 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
Ruud Nijstad has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 158 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ruud Nijstad has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 315 minutes. Ruud Nijstad has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ruud Nijstad has completed 636 of 696 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ruud Nijstad completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 22 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
Ruud Nijstad makes 10 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 95 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ruud Nijstad has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left center back (8 appearances), also at left back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
FC Twente squad
M. Pjaca
31 yrs#7
W. Weghorst
34 yrs#9
D. Rots25 yrs#11
F. Thorvaldsen
20 yrs#17
L. Vennegoor of Hesselink20 yrs#25
S. Ørjasæter22 yrs#27
N. Ünüvar23 yrs#37
R. Zerrouki28 yrs#6
D. Weidmann
23 yrs#8
Y. Taha23 yrs#10
K. Hlynsson
22 yrs#14
J. Bawuah
19 yrs#18
T. van den Belt25 yrs#20B. Nagel18 yrs#26
G. Besselink22 yrs#41
21 yrs
23 yrs
36 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
About Ruud Nijstad
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Ruud Nijstad has scored 1 goal across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 945 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ruud Nijstad has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ruud Nijstad has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Ruud Nijstad has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ruud Nijstad has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 8 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 636 from 696 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Ruud Nijstad has won 22 of 46 total duels.
Discipline
Ruud Nijstad has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 1.
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 4 shirt. Born on 17 January 2008.
Most recent appearance
Ruud Nijstad's most recent match was at home against Ajax on March 6th. FC Twente drew 2-2. Ruud Nijstad played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.93.
Recent matches
- March 6th2-2 drawvsAjax(90 mins, rating 6.93)
- September 15th3-1 winvsPafos FC(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.61)
- January 5th0-9 winatExcelsior(45 mins, rating 6.8)
- June 23rd0-2 winatAZ Alkmaar(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- April 6th1-4 winatLincoln Red Imps(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Ruud Nijstad and FC Twente are next in action on April 2nd against Willem II in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Twente vs Willem II match preview.
Teammates at FC Twente
Ruud Nijstad currently plays alongside Naci Ünüvar, Aske Adelgaard, Jip Meilink, Gijs Besselink, Michał Rosiak, Ruud Nijstad, Lars Unnerstall, Benjamin Nagel, Kristian Hlynsson, Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink, Wout Weghorst, Daan Rots, Krzysztof Kurowski, Sondre Ørjasæter, Marko Pjaca, Joël Drommel, Yannick Gerritsen, Ramiz Zerrouki, Remko Pasveer, Robin Pröpper, Filip Thorvaldsen, Younes Taha, Jordy Bawuah, Juliën Mesbahi, Thomas van den Belt, Stav Lemkin, Bart van Rooij, Daouda Weidmann and Max Bruns at FC Twente.