Rick Meissen
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Rick Meissen 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Rick Meissen has appeared in 33 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 2,514 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.11 | 53 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.20 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.11 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.11 | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.14 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 83 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.30 | 22 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.25 | 37 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.11 | 56 |
Rick Meissen has taken 12 shots with 6 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 210 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rick Meissen has 3 assists and 9 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 359 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 67th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1284 | 46.00 | 58 |
| Accurate passes | 1081 | 38.70 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Long balls won | 112 | 4.01 | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 141 | 5.05 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 159 | 5.69 | 50 |
Rick Meissen has completed 1081 of 1284 passes at 84% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.11 | 14 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.14 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 85 |
| Duels won | 90 | 3.22 | 7 |
| Aerials won | 44 | 1.58 | 49 |
| Touches | 1652 | 59.10 | 29 |
| Possession lost | 246 | 8.81 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.47 | 36 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.54 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.11 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 0.43 | 43 |
Rick Meissen completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 90 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.04 | 15 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 0.79 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 52 | 1.86 | 96 |
| Clearances | 111 | 3.97 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 117 | 4.19 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 13 | 0.47 | 96 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.07 | 89 |
Rick Meissen makes 29 tackles and 52 interceptions , adding 111 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 87 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 15th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 0.89 | 43 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.14 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 6.25 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 40 | 1.43 | 32 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rick Meissen has committed 25 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.3 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left center back (21 appearances), also at right back (4) and right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 19 | 753 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 5.42 |
 KNVB Beker | 2 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.28 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 22 | 876 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5.29 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 19 | 1,664 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 7.07 |
About Rick Meissen
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Rick Meissen has scored 3 assists across 33 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2514 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Rick Meissen has attempted 12 shots with 6 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rick Meissen has created 7 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Rick Meissen has contributed 9 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rick Meissen has registered 29 tackles (22 won), 52 interceptions, and 111 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1081 from 1284 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Rick Meissen has won 90 of 165 total duels.
Discipline
Rick Meissen has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 15.
About Rick Meissen
Rick Meissen is a 24-year-old defender playing for Excelsior in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Rick Meissen is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 24 February 2002.
Most recent appearance
Rick Meissen's most recent match was away at Sparta Rotterdam on December 6th. Excelsior won 2-3. Rick Meissen played 64 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- December 6th2-3 winatSparta Rotterdam(64 mins, rating 6.44)
- January 9th1-1 drawvsFC Volendam(62 mins, rating 6.8)
- May 7th2-3 winatFC Groningen(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.88)
- March 7th5-0 winvsFC Utrecht(85 mins, rating 6.77)
- February 7th2-2 drawatPEC Zwolle(79 mins, rating 5.83)
Next fixture
Rick Meissen and Excelsior are next in action on January 25th against SC Cambuur in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SC Cambuur vs Excelsior match preview.
Teammates at Excelsior
Rick Meissen currently plays alongside Jan Plug, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Stijn van Gassel, Y. Finey, Nesto Groen, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Marlon van de Wetering, Stan Henderikx, Mathijs Tielemans, Daniel van Vianen, Gyan de Regt, Noah Naujoks, Simon Janssen, Celton Biai, David Garden, Nolan Martens, Lennard Hartjes, Tijmen Holla, Kasey Bos and Ilano Silva Timas at Excelsior.