Dean James
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Dean James 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Dean James has appeared in 26 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 1,630 minutes at an average rating of 6.44. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 26 | 1,630 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 35 | 6.44 |
 Europa League | 8 | 708 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 6.57 |
 KNVB Beker | 2 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Total | 36 | 2,490 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 43 | 6.50 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.11 | 53 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 61 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.11 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.17 | 28 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Key passes | 26 | 1.40 | 88 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.94 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.39 | 92 |
Dean James has taken 7 shots with 4 on target (57% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 233 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dean James has 1 assist and 26 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 96 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 67th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 567 | 31.30 | 9 |
| Accurate passes | 466 | 25.70 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 1.66 | 31 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 35 | 1.93 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 190 | 10.49 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 75 | 4.14 | 20 |
Dean James has completed 466 of 567 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 35 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 9th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.44 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.66 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 63 | 3.48 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.72 | 11 |
| Touches | 1025 | 56.60 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 251 | 13.86 | 78 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.77 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.50 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.28 | 39 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.28 | 25 |
Dean James completes 8 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 63 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (11th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 1.93 | 58 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 1.21 | 60 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 0.99 | 37 |
| Clearances | 65 | 3.59 | 42 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 69 | 3.81 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.06 | 28 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 87 |
Dean James makes 35 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 65 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.22 | 74 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 47 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 1.60 | 43 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Dean James has committed 20 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (18 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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O. Boakye19 yrs#32
E. Flataker21 yrs
E. Linthorst26 yrs#8
S. Tengstedt
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Dean James previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 25 | 1,712 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 23 | 7.03 |
| KNVB Beker | 4 | 302 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7.20 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 4 | 312 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 7 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 7 | 430 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.38 |
About Dean James
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Dean James has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 26 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1630 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Dean James has attempted 7 shots with 4 on target, a 57% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dean James has created 17 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (67% success rate). Dean James has contributed 26 key passes and 144 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dean James has registered 35 tackles (22 won), 18 interceptions, and 65 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 466 from 567 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Dean James has won 63 of 111 total duels.
Discipline
Dean James has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 9.
About Dean James
Dean James is a 26-year-old defender playing for Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Dean James is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 30 April 2000.
Most recent appearance
Dean James's most recent match was away at PSV on January 9th. Go Ahead Eagles lost 1-4. Dean James played 44 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- January 9th1-4 lossvsPSV(44 mins, rating 6.41)
- November 10th2-2 drawatSparta Rotterdam(2 mins, rating 0)
- September 15th0-0 drawvsAZ(16 mins, rating 6.58)
- December 30th0-0 drawatFC Groningen(20 mins, rating 6.54)
- September 7th5-0 winvsPEC Zwolle(0 mins)
Next fixture
Dean James and Go Ahead Eagles are next in action on August 29th against Willem II in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Go Ahead Eagles vs Willem II match preview.
Teammates at Go Ahead Eagles
Dean James currently plays alongside Giovanni van Zwam, Mathis Suray, Richonell Margaret, Calvin Twigt, Evert Linthorst, Tomas Galvez, Eus Waayers, Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson, Ofosu Boakye, Dean James, Joris Kramer, Robbin Weijenberg, Oskar Sivertsen, Søren Tengstedt, Nando Verdoni, Nick Marsman, Alfons Sampsted, Erik Flataker, Pim Saathof, Victor Edvardsen, Melle Meulensteen, Yassir Salah Rahmouni, Gerrit Nauber, Thibo Baeten, Julius Dirksen and Kjetil Haug at Go Ahead Eagles.