David van der Werff
Netherlands
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David van der Werff 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, David van der Werff has appeared in 4 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 329 minutes at an average rating of 7.39. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.50 | 62 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.55 | 50 |
| Shots | 10 | 2.70 | 55 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1.40 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 48 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.27 | 43 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.27 | 12 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 1.09 | 88 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 12 | 3.30 | 90 |
| Chances created | 12 | 3.28 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.82 | 93 |
David van der Werff has taken 10 shots with 5 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 2.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among attackers. David van der Werff has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 27 minutes. David van der Werff has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 1.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 134 | 36.70 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 111 | 30.40 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 2.19 | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 1.64 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 33 | 9.03 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 23 | 6.29 | 98 |
David van der Werff has completed 111 of 134 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.91 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 4.10 | 83 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 16 | 4.38 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.27 | 21 |
| Touches | 230 | 62.90 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 67 | 18.33 | 93 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.09 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.55 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
David van der Werff completes 7 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.09 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.55 | 60 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.27 | 64 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.64 | 93 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 1.64 | 21 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
David van der Werff makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.27 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.27 | 90 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.27 | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 1.00 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.37 | 26 |
| 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 1 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right winger (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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FC Groningen squad
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J. Ondrejka
24 yrs#11
D. van der Werff
22 yrs#17
O. Zawada
30 yrs#19
N. Eggens21 yrs#20
R. Metu18 yrs#34
T. Hernes
20 yrs#7
T. de Jonge23 yrs#8
A. Nordin18 yrs#16
T. Land20 yrs#18
P. Clement30 yrs#24
T. van Bergen22 yrs#26
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29 yrs
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David van der Werff previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
EredivisieAbout David van der Werff
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, David van der Werff has scored 2 goals across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 329 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. David van der Werff has attempted 10 shots with 5 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, David van der Werff has created 12 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (47% success rate). David van der Werff has contributed 12 key passes and 34 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, David van der Werff has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 111 from 134 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. David van der Werff has won 16 of 30 total duels.
Discipline
David van der Werff has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 4.
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 away at Fortuna Sittard on July 26th. FC Groningen lost 2-3. David van der Werff played 82 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 5 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.97.
Recent matches
- July 26th2-3 lossvsFortuna Sittard(82 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.97)
- March 31st5-1 lossatPSV(67 mins, rating 6.13)
- October 28th1-4 winatADO Den Haag(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.97)
- November 30th2-1 winvsFC Utrecht(90 mins, rating 7.49)
- May 14th2-0 lossatAjax(67 mins, rating 6.34)
Next fixture
David van der Werff and FC Groningen are next in action on April 28th against FC Twente in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Groningen vs FC Twente match preview.
Teammates at FC Groningen
David van der Werff currently plays alongside Travis Hernes, Wouter Prins, Jesper Mosselaar, Brynjólfur Willumsson, Nils Eggens, Tyrique Mercera, Oskar Zawada, Elvis van der Laan, Thom van Bergen, Tygo Land, Rijk Janse, David van der Werff, Marco Rente, Tika de Jonge, Márk Csinger, Alvin Nordin, Ryan Metu, Jorg Schreuders, Etienne Vaessen, Pelle Clement, Lovro Stubljar, Nikolas Brandis, Malcolm Jeng, Jacob Ondrejka, Thijmen Blokzijl and Pelle Boevink at FC Groningen.