Philippe Sandler
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Philippe Sandler 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Philippe Sandler has appeared in 25 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 1,874 minutes at an average rating of 6.61. 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 | 25 | 1,874 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 6.61 |
 KNVB Beker | 4 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.76 |
| Total | 29 | 2,124 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 23 | 6.63 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.19 | 73 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.30 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.14 | 89 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.10 | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.05 | 19 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.40 | 37 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.34 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.19 | 75 |
Philippe Sandler has taken 7 shots with 5 on target (71% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 268 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Philippe Sandler has 3 assists and 9 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 268 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 67th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1190 | 57.20 | 84 |
| Accurate passes | 1073 | 51.50 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Long balls won | 55 | 2.64 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.10 | 97 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 120 | 5.76 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 124 | 5.96 | 53 |
Philippe Sandler has completed 1073 of 1190 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.34 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.53 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 88 | 4.23 | 37 |
| Aerials won | 49 | 2.35 | 74 |
| Touches | 1450 | 69.60 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 144 | 6.92 | 8 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.34 | 21 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.77 | 58 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.29 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.29 | 26 |
Philippe Sandler completes 7 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 88 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 0.91 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 0.53 | 7 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 1.01 | 41 |
| Clearances | 100 | 4.80 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 88 | 4.23 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.34 | 86 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 53 |
| Errors led to goal | 3 | 0.14 | 97 |
Philippe Sandler makes 19 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 100 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 99 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 1.54 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.38 | 95 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 2.31 | 79 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Philippe Sandler has committed 32 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly center back (18 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2) and right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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26 yrs#1Philippe Sandler previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 20 | 1,539 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 24 | 1,881 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 6.88 |
| KNVB Beker | 4 | 377 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 21 | 1,639 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 7.10 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 2 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.78 |
About Philippe Sandler
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Philippe Sandler has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 25 appearances (23 starts), totalling 1874 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Philippe Sandler has attempted 7 shots with 5 on target, a 71% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Philippe Sandler has created 7 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (64% success rate). Philippe Sandler has contributed 9 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Philippe Sandler has registered 19 tackles (11 won), 21 interceptions, and 100 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1073 from 1190 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Philippe Sandler has won 88 of 185 total duels.
Discipline
Philippe Sandler has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 16.
About Philippe Sandler
Philippe Sandler is a 29-year-old defender playing for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Philippe Sandler is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 10 February 1997.
Most recent appearance
Philippe Sandler's most recent match was away at Go Ahead Eagles on December 6th. NEC Nijmegen won 2-1. Philippe Sandler played 85 minutes with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
- December 6th2-1 winvsGo Ahead Eagles(85 mins, rating 6.38)
- January 9th2-1 lossatFC Groningen(60 mins, rating 6.74)
- August 9th1-1 drawvsTelstar(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.78)
- June 9th1-1 drawatFC Twente(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.57)
- September 1st5-1 lossatAZ(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.71)
Next fixture
Philippe Sandler 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
Philippe Sandler 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.