Bryan Linssen
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Bryan Linssen 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Bryan Linssen has appeared in 32 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 2,253 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 32 | 2,253 | 12 | 7 | 40 | 27 | 7.00 |
 KNVB Beker | 4 | 265 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.48 |
| Total | 36 | 2,518 | 13 | 7 | 41 | 28 | 6.94 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 12 | 0.50 | 86 |
| Goal involvements | 19 | 0.76 | 88 |
| Shots | 70 | 2.80 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 32 | 1.30 | 75 |
| Shot accuracy | 46.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 70 |
| Big chances missed | 17 | 0.68 | 87 |
| Shots off target | 26 | 1.04 | 71 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.52 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.08 | 68 |
| Assists | 7 | 0.30 | 85 |
| Key passes | 40 | 1.60 | 68 |
| Chances created | 30 | 1.20 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.16 | 28 |
Bryan Linssen has taken 70 shots with 32 on target (46% accuracy), scoring 12 goals. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Bryan Linssen has 7 assists and 40 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 404 | 16.10 | 8 |
| Accurate passes | 278 | 11.10 | 10 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.28 | 20 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.28 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 3.00 | 1 |
| Passes (final third) | 61 | 2.44 | 56 |
Bryan Linssen has completed 278 of 404 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 8th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.24 | 5 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 0.64 | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 94 | 3.75 | 21 |
| Aerials won | 48 | 1.92 | 70 |
| Touches | 712 | 28.40 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 207 | 8.27 | 3 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.56 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.52 | 13 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.44 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 0.88 | 26 |
Bryan Linssen completes 6 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 94 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 1.08 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 0.80 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.44 | 71 |
| Clearances | 16 | 0.64 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 1.64 | 7 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Bryan Linssen makes 27 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 83 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.40 | 67 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.24 | 83 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 11 | 0.44 | 76 |
| Fouls per card | 5.83 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 1.92 | 27 |
| 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 |
Bryan Linssen has committed 35 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.8 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly striker (11 appearances), also at left striker (11) and left attacking midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 16 | 900 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 17 | 841 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 19 | 488 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 377 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 3 | 158 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 34 | 2,167 | 13 | 8 | 32 | 23 | 7.19 |
 Europa Conference League | 18 | 1,016 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2.27 |
About Bryan Linssen
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Bryan Linssen has scored 12 goals and 7 assists across 32 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2253 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Bryan Linssen has attempted 70 shots with 32 on target, a 46% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bryan Linssen has created 30 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (38% success rate). Bryan Linssen has contributed 40 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bryan Linssen has registered 27 tackles (20 won), 11 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 278 from 404 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Bryan Linssen has won 94 of 223 total duels.
Discipline
Bryan Linssen has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 13.
About Bryan Linssen
Bryan Linssen is a 35-year-old forward playing for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Bryan Linssen is right-footed and wears the number 30 shirt. Born on 8 October 1990.
Most recent appearance
Bryan Linssen's most recent match was away at Go Ahead Eagles on December 6th. NEC Nijmegen won 2-1. Bryan Linssen played 71 minutes, registering 4 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
- December 6th2-1 winvsGo Ahead Eagles(71 mins, rating 6.74)
- January 9th2-1 lossatFC Groningen(71 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.37)
- August 9th1-1 drawvsTelstar(67 mins, rating 6.1)
- June 9th1-1 drawatFC Twente(85 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.32)
- September 1st5-1 lossatAZ(74 mins, rating 6.32)
Next fixture
Bryan Linssen and NEC Nijmegen are next in action on May 28th against Telstar in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar match preview.
Teammates at NEC Nijmegen
Bryan Linssen currently plays alongside P. Schuurs, Bram Nuytinck, Gonzalo Crettaz, Darko Nejasmic, Yousri Sbai, Kaj Sierhuis, Kevin Kers, Philippe Sandler, Sam de Laat, Bryan Linssen, Brayann Pereira, Kodai Sano, Jamiro Monteiro, Tjaronn Chery, Adam Tahaui, Isak Hansen-Aarøen, Deveron Fonville, Merijn van de Wiel, Vito van Crooij, Sami Ouaissa, Dirk Proper, Noé Lebreton, Thomas Ouwejan, Koki Ogawa and T. Storm at NEC Nijmegen.