Dean James
Netherlands
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Dean James 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Dean James has appeared in 4 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 322 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. 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 | 40 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.28 | 75 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.60 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.28 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 83 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.70 | 90 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.68 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.28 | 80 |
Dean James has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 161 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dean James has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 54 minutes. Dean James has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 130 | 36.30 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 113 | 31.60 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 1.96 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 1.96 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 11.46 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 19 | 5.31 | 51 |
Dean James has completed 113 of 130 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.56 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.56 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 11 | 3.07 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.56 | 17 |
| Touches | 212 | 59.30 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 37 | 10.34 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.84 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.12 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.28 | 57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dean James completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 11 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.12 | 35 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.28 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.56 | 19 |
| Clearances | 9 | 2.52 | 26 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 4.19 | 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Dean James makes 4 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 81 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.84 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.28 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 1.96 | 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Dean James has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Dean James previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
Eredivisie| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Dean James has scored 1 assist across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 322 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Dean James has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dean James has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Dean James has contributed 6 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dean James has registered 4 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 113 from 130 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Dean James has won 11 of 21 total duels.
Discipline
Dean James has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 4.
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 AZ Alkmaar on February 27th. Go Ahead Eagles lost 5-2. Dean James played 77 minutes with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- February 27th5-2 lossatAZ Alkmaar(77 mins, rating 6.41)
- December 28th3-1 winvsADO Den Haag(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.47)
- January 29th2-2 drawatFeyenoord(80 mins, rating 6.37)
- August 29th4-1 winvsWillem II(75 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.19)
- January 9th1-4 lossvsPSV(44 mins, rating 6.41)
Next fixture
Dean James and Go Ahead Eagles are next in action on April 28th against FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Utrecht vs Go Ahead Eagles match preview.
Teammates at Go Ahead Eagles
Dean James currently plays alongside Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson, Richonell Margaret, Søren Tengstedt, Mathis Suray, Nick Marsman, Tino Jukic, Melle Meulensteen, Victor Edvardsen, Giovanni van Zwam, Erik Flataker, Tomas Galvez, Eus Waayers, Robbin Weijenberg, Thibo Baeten, Dean James, Kjetil Haug, Ofosu Boakye, Pim Saathof, Evert Linthorst, Gerrit Nauber, Nando Verdoni, Oskar Sivertsen, Julius Dirksen, Yassir Salah Rahmouni, Alfons Sampsted and Joris Kramer at Go Ahead Eagles.