David van der Werff
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David van der Werff 2025/2026 season stats
As a right winger, David van der Werff has appeared in 35 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 2,129 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. 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 | 35 | 2,129 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 46 | 6.90 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.53 |
| Total | 36 | 2,200 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 47 | 6.89 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.21 | 16 |
| Shots | 56 | 2.40 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 24 | 1.00 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.30 | 54 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.55 | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 19 | 0.80 | 67 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 49 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Key passes | 45 | 1.90 | 83 |
| Chances created | 29 | 1.23 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 12 | 0.51 | 85 |
David van der Werff has taken 56 shots with 24 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 38 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. David van der Werff has 2 assists and 45 key passes , creating 12 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 73 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 754 | 31.90 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 558 | 23.60 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 28 | 1.18 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 78 |
| Accurate crosses | 26 | 1.10 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 176 | 7.44 | 65 |
| Passes (final third) | 110 | 4.65 | 96 |
David van der Werff has completed 558 of 754 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 26 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 19 | 0.80 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 47 | 1.99 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 94 | 3.97 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 0.80 | 43 |
| Touches | 1177 | 49.80 | 73 |
| Possession lost | 351 | 14.84 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.51 | 37 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.51 | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.55 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 0.93 | 28 |
David van der Werff completes 19 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 94 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 46 | 1.94 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 1.06 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 0.59 | 85 |
| Clearances | 23 | 0.97 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 72 | 3.04 | 41 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 78 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
David van der Werff makes 46 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.68 | 20 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.08 | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.04 | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 1.18 | 7 |
| 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 |
David van der Werff has committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right winger (11 appearances), also at right midfielder (6) and attacking midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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FC Groningen squad
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N. Eggens21 yrs#20
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David van der Werff previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout David van der Werff
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, David van der Werff has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 35 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2129 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. David van der Werff has attempted 56 shots with 24 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, David van der Werff has created 29 chances including 12 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 19 successful dribbles from 47 attempts (40% success rate). David van der Werff has contributed 45 key passes and 95 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, David van der Werff has registered 46 tackles (25 won), 14 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 558 from 754 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. David van der Werff has won 94 of 188 total duels.
Discipline
David van der Werff has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 12.
About David van der Werff
David van der Werff is a 21-year-old forward playing for FC Groningen in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. David van der Werff is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 31 August 2004.
Most recent appearance
David van der Werff's most recent match was away at Ajax on May 14th. FC Groningen lost 2-0. David van der Werff played 67 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.34.
Recent matches
- May 14th2-0 lossatAjax(67 mins, rating 6.34)
- December 6th1-2 winatHeracles Almelo(61 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.32)
- January 9th2-1 winvsNEC Nijmegen(69 mins, rating 7.36)
- May 7th2-3 lossvsExcelsior(56 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.18)
- December 4th3-1 lossatFeyenoord(69 mins, rating 6.08)
Next fixture
David van der Werff and FC Groningen are next in action on November 30th against FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht match preview.
Teammates at FC Groningen
David van der Werff currently plays alongside Wouter Prins, Robin Kelder, Thijmen Blokzijl, Stije Resink, Pelle Clement, Elvis van der Laan, Noam Emeran, Lovro Stubljar, Jorg Schreuders, Sven Bouland, David van der Werff, Etienne Vaessen, Brynjólfur Willumsson, Tygo Land, Nils Eggens, Thom van Bergen, Travis Hernes, Oskar Zawada, Tika de Jonge, Tyrique Mercera, Rijk Janse, Marco Rente and Ryan Metu at FC Groningen.