Espen van Ee
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Match-by-match stats
Espen van Ee 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Espen van Ee has appeared in 26 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 1,880 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 27 | 1,952 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 6.82 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 59 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.14 | 47 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.70 | 30 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.30 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.34 | 35 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.05 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 22 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.60 | 35 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.43 | 36 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.14 | 58 |
Espen van Ee has taken 14 shots with 6 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 134 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 30th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Espen van Ee has 1 assist and 13 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 209 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 997 | 47.70 | 78 |
| Accurate passes | 872 | 41.70 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 1.39 | 33 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.05 | 64 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 21 |
| Backward passes | 180 | 8.62 | 69 |
| Passes (final third) | 112 | 5.36 | 54 |
Espen van Ee has completed 872 of 997 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.38 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 1.01 | 37 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 18 |
| Duels won | 118 | 5.65 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 0.96 | 50 |
| Touches | 1342 | 64.20 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 203 | 9.72 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 26 | 1.24 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 36 | 1.72 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 0.77 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 36 | 1.72 | 67 |
Espen van Ee completes 8 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 118 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 55 | 2.63 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 38 | 1.82 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 30 | 1.44 | 82 |
| Clearances | 43 | 2.06 | 79 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 125 | 5.98 | 91 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Espen van Ee makes 55 tackles and 30 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 38 | 1.82 | 66 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.34 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 5.43 | n/a | 46 |
| Foul involvements | 74 | 3.54 | 69 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Espen van Ee has committed 38 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right defensive midfielder (16 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (4) and central midfielder (1).
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 | 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Espen van Ee has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 26 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1880 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Espen van Ee has attempted 14 shots with 6 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Espen van Ee has created 9 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (38% success rate). Espen van Ee has contributed 13 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Espen van Ee has registered 55 tackles (38 won), 30 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 872 from 997 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Espen van Ee has won 118 of 229 total duels.
Discipline
Espen van Ee has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 38 fouls and winning 36.
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 22 shirt. Born on 5 July 2003.
Most recent appearance
Espen van Ee's most recent match was away at Tondela on September 16th. Arouca won 3-1. Espen van Ee played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- September 16th3-1 winvsTondela(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- April 11th1-3 winatGil Vicente(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- February 4th2-2 drawvsSanta Clara(90 mins, rating 7.4)
- September 24th2-1 lossatAlverca(75 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.34)
- July 1st1-0 winvsEstrela Amadora(61 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.87)
Next fixture
Espen van Ee and Arouca are next in action on June 28th against Vitória Guimarães in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vitória Guimarães vs Arouca match preview.
Teammates at Arouca
Espen van Ee currently plays alongside Javi Sánchez, Fally Mayulu, Pedro Santos, Dylan Nandín, Matías Rocha, Iván Barbero, Jakub Vinarcik, Si-hoo Park, Taichi Fukui, Brian Mansilla, Miguel Puche, Diogo Monteiro, Espen van Ee, José Fontán, Tiago Esgaio, Arnau Solà, Ignacio de Arruabarrena, Naïs Djouahra, Boris Popović, Nico Mantl, Hyun-ju Lee, Alfonso Trezza, Pablo Gozálbez, Romualdas Jansonas, Vladislav Morozov and Mateo Flores at Arouca.