Jens Toornstra stats
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J. Toornstra
Sparta RotterdamMidfielder
J. Toornstra vs Ajax
9 games played, 2 more on the benchJens Toornstra's next match is on Sunday at 15:45 against Ajax. See how Jens Toornstra did in earlier matches against Ajax.
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Sunday 15:45Sun 15:45Before the next match
Sparta Rotterdam v Ajax, SundayWhat Ajax allow right central midfielders
Position stats7 appearances at RCM against Ajax in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersJens Toornstra 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Jens Toornstra has appeared in 6 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 368 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie midfielders.
Attacking stats
Jens Toornstra has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 92 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 1.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jens Toornstra has 1 assist and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 92 minutes. Jens Toornstra has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Jens Toornstra has completed 92 of 129 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 25th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Jens Toornstra completes 6 dribbles at a 86% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
Jens Toornstra makes 5 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Jens Toornstra has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2).
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 17 | 793 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 21 | 5.86 |
 KNVB Beker | 3 | 267 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6.91 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 31 | 1,337 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 6.39 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.08 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 33 | 1,952 | 4 | 6 | 55 | 45 | 7.18 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 115 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7.34 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 33 | 2,593 | 1 | 7 | 62 | 43 | 7.18 |
| KNVB Beker | 3 | 246 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.07 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 31 | 1,784 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 40 | 7.16 |
 Europa Conference League | 16 | 1,246 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2.63 |
About Jens Toornstra
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Jens Toornstra has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 368 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Jens Toornstra has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.15 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jens Toornstra has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (86% success rate). Jens Toornstra has contributed 4 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jens Toornstra has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 1 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 92 from 129 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Jens Toornstra has won 16 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Jens Toornstra has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 3.
About Jens Toornstra
Jens Toornstra is a 37-year-old midfielder playing for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Jens Toornstra is right-footed. Born on 4 April 1989.
Most recent appearance
Jens Toornstra's most recent match was at home against Willem II on July 28th. Sparta Rotterdam won 3-2. Jens Toornstra played 74 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.97.
Recent matches
- July 28th3-2 winvsWillem II(74 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.97)
- November 23rd3-3 drawatGo Ahead Eagles(62 mins, rating 6.58)
- August 27th0-4 lossvsSC Heerenveen(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 16th4-1 lossatPSV(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 24th2-2 drawvsPEC Zwolle(11 mins, rating 6.37)
Next fixture
Jens Toornstra and Sparta Rotterdam are next in action on February 8th against Ajax in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax match preview.
Teammates at Sparta Rotterdam
Jens Toornstra currently plays alongside Michael Brouwer, Shunsuke Mito, Filip Bednarek, Julian Baas, Isaac Babadi, Nick Verschuren, Rik Suur, Joel Ideho, Alwande Roaldsøy, Lushendry Martes, Boyd Reith, Giannino Vianello, Bruno Martins Indi, Robin van Cruijsen, Pascal Kuiper, Teo Quintero, Marvin Young, Milan Zonneveld, Andrej Kostic, Cedric Hatenboer, Max de Ligt, Jens Toornstra, Mitchell van Bergen, Casper Terho and Bas Kuipers at Sparta Rotterdam.