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D. van der Werff
FC GroningenForward
D. van der Werff vs SC Heerenveen
2 games played, 1 more on the benchDavid van der Werff's next match is on Sat 21 Nov at 20:00 against SC Heerenveen. See how David van der Werff did in earlier matches against SC Heerenveen.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jan 18, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Aug 16, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Jan 25, 2025 |
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Sat 21 Nov 20:00Sat 20:00Before the next match
FC Groningen v SC Heerenveen, Sat 21 NovWhat SC Heerenveen allow right wingers
Position stats16 appearances at RW against SC Heerenveen in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersDavid van der Werff 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, David van der Werff has appeared in 10 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 811 minutes at an average rating of 7.14. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 10 | 811 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 15 | 7.14 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.11 |
| Total | 11 | 901 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 7.14 |
Attacking stats
David van der Werff has taken 22 shots with 7 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.7 expected goals (xG), 2.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among attackers. David van der Werff has 3 assists and 26 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 32 minutes. David van der Werff has set up 29 shots for teammates, worth 2.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
David van der Werff has completed 219 of 275 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
David van der Werff completes 10 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 32 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
David van der Werff makes 15 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
David van der Werff has committed 5 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.7 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right winger (9 appearances), also at left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
FC Groningen squad
B. Willumsson
26 yrs#9
J. Ondrejka
24 yrs#11D. van der Werff
22 yrs#17
O. Zawada
30 yrs#19
N. Eggens21 yrs#20
R. Metu18 yrs#34
T. Hernes
21 yrs#7
T. de Jonge23 yrs#8
A. Nordin18 yrs#16
T. Land20 yrs#18
P. Clement30 yrs#24
T. van Bergen22 yrs#26
J. Dillema19 yrs#44
J. Hall18 yrs#53
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
About David van der Werff
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, David van der Werff has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 811 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. David van der Werff has attempted 22 shots with 7 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.65 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, David van der Werff has created 25 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 10 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (36% success rate). David van der Werff has contributed 26 key passes and 55 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, David van der Werff has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 4 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 219 from 275 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. David van der Werff has won 32 of 66 total duels.
Discipline
David van der Werff has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 6.
About David van der Werff
David van der Werff is a 22-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 at home against FC Emmen on July 17th. FC Groningen lost 0-2. David van der Werff played 90 minutes, registering 5 key passs with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
- April 9th2-3 lossvsSparta Rotterdam(0 mins)
- July 17th0-2 lossvsFC Emmen(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.11)
- November 6th2-2 drawatNEC Nijmegen(76 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.11)
- October 29th2-5 lossvsAjax(82 mins, rating 6.53)
- August 30th1-5 winatExcelsior(85 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
David van der Werff and FC Groningen are next in action on June 8th against AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AZ Alkmaar vs FC Groningen match preview.
Teammates at FC Groningen
David van der Werff currently plays alongside Rijk Janse, Jesper Mosselaar, Tyrique Mercera, Jorg Schreuders, Nikolas Brandis, Pelle Boevink, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Jahelille Hall, Etienne Vaessen, Ryan Metu, Alvin Nordin, Márk Csinger, Hans Hateboer, Marco Rente, Pelle Clement, Lovro Stubljar, Wouter Prins, Nils Eggens, Jacob Ondrejka, Malcolm Jeng, Tika de Jonge, Brynjólfur Willumsson, Tygo Land, Oskar Zawada, Travis Hernes, Jismerai Dillema, Thijmen Blokzijl and Elvis van der Laan at FC Groningen.