Liam van Gelderen
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Match-by-match stats
Liam van Gelderen 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Liam van Gelderen has appeared in 22 Eerste Divisie matches this season, totalling 1,583 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 Eerste Divisie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 22 | 1,583 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 6.78 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.40 |
| Total | 23 | 1,659 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 6.76 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.10 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.06 | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.30 | 19 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.23 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 43 |
Liam van Gelderen has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 792 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 5th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Liam van Gelderen has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 396 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 969 | 55.10 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 871 | 49.50 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 49 | 2.79 | 55 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 86 | 4.89 | 31 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 3.98 | 15 |
Liam van Gelderen has completed 871 of 969 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.34 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.80 | 47 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 28 |
| Duels won | 88 | 5.00 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 36 | 2.05 | 74 |
| Touches | 1262 | 71.70 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 131 | 7.45 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.45 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.68 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.40 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Liam van Gelderen completes 6 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 88 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 2.05 | 58 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 1.36 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.14 | 45 |
| Clearances | 102 | 5.80 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 68 | 3.87 | 36 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Liam van Gelderen makes 36 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 102 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.80 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.23 | 74 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 24 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 1.48 | 23 |
| 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 |
Liam van Gelderen has committed 14 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Eerste DivisieMainly right center back (8 appearances), also at left center back (7) and right back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Liam van Gelderen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 3 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 32 | 2,695 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 63 | 7.04 |
| KNVB Beker | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.93 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 4 | 294 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 6 | 195 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.04 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 17 | 1,072 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 6.55 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.43 |
About Liam van Gelderen
Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eerste Divisie, Liam van Gelderen has featured across 22 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1583 minutes. Liam van Gelderen has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Liam van Gelderen has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (43% success rate). Liam van Gelderen has contributed 5 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Liam van Gelderen has registered 36 tackles (24 won), 20 interceptions, and 102 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 871 from 969 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Liam van Gelderen has won 88 of 148 total duels.
Discipline
Liam van Gelderen has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 12.
About Liam van Gelderen
Liam van Gelderen is a 25-year-old defender playing for RKC Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie, representing Netherlands. Liam van Gelderen is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 23 March 2001.
Most recent appearance
Liam van Gelderen's most recent match was away at Jong PSV on August 3rd. RKC Waalwijk won 4-1. Liam van Gelderen played 46 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.85.
Recent matches
- August 3rd4-1 winvsJong PSV(46 mins, rating 6.85)
- June 4th5-1 lossatADO Den Haag(90 mins, rating 5.62)
- April 4th5-0 winvsFC Emmen(90 mins, rating 7.17)
- June 3rd2-2 drawatHelmond Sport(90 mins, rating 7.24)
- February 3rd1-3 winatMVV Maastricht(90 mins, rating 7.11)
Next fixture
Liam van Gelderen and RKC Waalwijk are next in action on January 25th against Vitesse in the Eerste Divisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vitesse vs RKC Waalwijk match preview.
Teammates at RKC Waalwijk
Liam van Gelderen currently plays alongside Loek Postma, Thijs van Leeuwen, Sven van der Plas, Niek Schiks, Jochem Nap, Liam van Gelderen, Mark Spenkelink, R. Fage, Azzedine Dkidak, Xander Mulder, Rein van Hedel, Roy Kuijpers, Yoram van der Veen, Tim van de Loo, Nazjir Held, Quentin van Beekveld, Jesse van de Haar, Navajo Bakboord, Bjarn Zorgdrager, Juan Familia-Castillo, Faissal Al Mazyani, Jordy de Wijs and Keyan Varela at RKC Waalwijk.