Mats Kuipers
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Match-by-match stats
Mats Kuipers 2025/2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Mats Kuipers has appeared in 16 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 764 minutes at an average rating of 6.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eerste Divisie midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 50 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.12 | 32 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.90 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.60 | 65 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 49 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.35 | 91 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.35 | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.82 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.60 | 73 |
| Chances created | 13 | 1.53 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.24 | 73 |
Mats Kuipers has taken 16 shots with 5 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mats Kuipers has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 59 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 199 | 23.40 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 158 | 18.60 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.71 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.71 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 58 | 6.83 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 2.12 | 5 |
Mats Kuipers has completed 158 of 199 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 1.77 | 89 |
| Dribble attempts | 37 | 4.36 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 28 |
| Duels won | 34 | 4.01 | 33 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.24 | 5 |
| Touches | 398 | 46.90 | 26 |
| Possession lost | 132 | 15.55 | 79 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 1.41 | 93 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.71 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 22 | 2.59 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mats Kuipers completes 15 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 34 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 1.30 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.82 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.30 | 86 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.47 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 49 | 5.77 | 89 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Mats Kuipers makes 11 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.06 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 7 | 0.82 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 1.77 | 20 |
| 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 |
Mats Kuipers has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly left midfielder (4 appearances), also at right midfielder (2) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mats Kuipers previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Mats Kuipers
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Mats Kuipers has scored 1 goal across 16 appearances (8 starts), totalling 764 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mats Kuipers has attempted 16 shots with 5 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mats Kuipers has created 13 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 15 successful dribbles from 37 attempts (41% success rate). Mats Kuipers has contributed 14 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mats Kuipers has registered 11 tackles (7 won), 11 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 158 from 199 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Mats Kuipers has won 34 of 107 total duels.
Discipline
Mats Kuipers has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 6.
About Mats Kuipers
Mats Kuipers is a 20-year-old forward playing for MVV Maastricht in the Eerste Divisie, representing Belgium. Mats Kuipers is left-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 8 June 2006.
Most recent appearance
Mats Kuipers's most recent match was away at Vitesse on June 4th. MVV Maastricht drew 0-0. Mats Kuipers played 21 minutes with a match rating of 6.3.
Recent matches
- August 3rd0-2 lossvsTOP Oss(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 4th0-0 drawatVitesse(21 mins, rating 6.3)
- April 4th0-0 drawvsHelmond Sport(2 mins, rating 0)
- December 7th2-1 lossatFC Emmen(17 mins, rating 6.24)
- May 18th3-3 drawvsDe Graafschap(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Mats Kuipers and MVV Maastricht are next in action on March 4th against Jong FC Utrecht in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the MVV Maastricht vs Jong FC Utrecht match preview.
Teammates at MVV Maastricht
Mats Kuipers currently plays alongside Elias Sierra, Stan Van Dessel, Milan Hofland, Lenn-Minh Tran, Thijme Verheijen, Toni Vinogradac, Wout Coomans, Simon Francis, Delano Asante, Lennerd Daneels, Adriano Mansala-Mpudi, Dylan Timber, Lars Schenk, Mats Kuipers, Ilias Breugelmans, Olivier Dumont, Hugo Wentges, Djairo Tehubijuluw, Finn Dicke, Sep van der Heijden, Robert Klaasen, Amine Amgar and Jael Pawaridihadjo at MVV Maastricht.