Espen van Ee
Netherlands
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Espen van Ee 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Espen van Ee has appeared in 4 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 301 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.60 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 45 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.30 | 45 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.30 | 98 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 13 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.30 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Espen van Ee has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 151 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 18th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Espen van Ee has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 301 minutes. Espen van Ee has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 131 | 39.20 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 113 | 33.80 | 68 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.50 | 42 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Backward passes | 23 | 6.88 | 65 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 4.49 | 65 |
Espen van Ee has completed 113 of 131 passes at 86% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.30 | 35 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.60 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 53 |
| Duels won | 15 | 4.49 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.79 | 92 |
| Touches | 170 | 50.80 | 55 |
| Possession lost | 26 | 7.77 | 18 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.90 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.50 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.60 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Espen van Ee completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 15 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.90 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.30 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.50 | 85 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.79 | 85 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 3.59 | 65 |
| 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 | 47 |
Espen van Ee makes 3 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 100 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.50 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 2.99 | 55 |
| 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 |
Espen van Ee has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right defensive midfielder (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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26 yrsEspen van Ee previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 26 | 1,880 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 6.84 |
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 32 | 2,236 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 70 | 6.95 |
 KNVB Beker | 3 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.57 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 18 | 404 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 5.43 |
About Espen van Ee
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Espen van Ee has scored 1 goal across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 301 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Espen van Ee has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Espen van Ee has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Espen van Ee has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Espen van Ee has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 5 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 113 from 131 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Espen van Ee has won 15 of 30 total duels.
Discipline
Espen van Ee has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 5.
About Espen van Ee
Espen van Ee is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Arouca in the Liga Portugal, representing Netherlands. Espen van Ee is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 5 July 2003.
Most recent appearance
Espen van Ee's most recent match was away at Marítimo on November 26th. Arouca won 2-1. Espen van Ee played 79 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.88.
Recent matches
- November 26th2-1 winvsMarítimo(79 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.88)
- January 17th2-0 lossatPorto(72 mins, rating 6.56)
- August 5th4-0 winvsMoreirense(80 mins, rating 6.9)
- September 9th0-1 winatVitória Guimarães(70 mins, rating 6.33)
- September 16th3-1 winvsTondela(90 mins, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Espen van Ee and Arouca are next in action on February 1st against Estoril in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Estoril vs Arouca match preview.
Teammates at Arouca
Espen van Ee currently plays alongside Mario Climent, Boris Popović, Hyun-ju Lee, Fally Mayulu, Mateo Flores, Tiago Esgaio, Pedro Santos, José Fontán, Dylan Nandín, Jakub Vinarcik, Alfonso Trezza, Miguel Puche, Naïs Djouahra, Ignacio de Arruabarrena, Brian Mansilla, Iván Barbero, Pablo Gozálbez, Si-hoo Park, Diogo Monteiro, Espen van Ee, Nico Mantl, Javi Sánchez, Orest Lebedenko and Taichi Fukui at Arouca.