Ruben Kluivert
Netherlands
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Ruben Kluivert 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Ruben Kluivert has appeared in 16 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 769 minutes at an average rating of 5.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 16 | 769 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 5.75 |
 Europa League | 6 | 447 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7.12 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.17 |
| Total | 24 | 1,396 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 6.21 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.35 | 95 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.20 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 32 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.23 | 46 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.23 | 36 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.23 | 81 |
Ruben Kluivert has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 385 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ruben Kluivert has 2 assists and 2 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 385 minutes. Ruben Kluivert has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 413 | 48.30 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 349 | 40.80 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.94 | 17 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Backward passes | 42 | 4.92 | 43 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 2.93 | 13 |
Ruben Kluivert has completed 349 of 413 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.35 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.47 | 37 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 43 | 5.03 | 70 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 2.22 | 84 |
| Touches | 563 | 65.90 | 50 |
| Possession lost | 77 | 9.01 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.59 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.47 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.23 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.59 | 48 |
Ruben Kluivert completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.99 | 70 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.17 | 60 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.05 | 42 |
| Clearances | 48 | 5.62 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 4.80 | 75 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.47 | 83 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.12 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.12 | 94 |
Ruben Kluivert makes 17 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 48 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 70th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.17 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.47 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.64 | 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ruben Kluivert has committed 10 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left back (4 appearances), also at left center back (3) and center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 4 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6.71 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 21 | 1,245 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 6.60 |
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 19 | 1,400 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 14 | 465 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 5.38 |
| Eerste Divisie | 13 | 970 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 7.39 |
EredivisieAbout Ruben Kluivert
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Ruben Kluivert has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 16 appearances (9 starts), totalling 769 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ruben Kluivert has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.53 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ruben Kluivert has created 2 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Ruben Kluivert has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ruben Kluivert has registered 17 tackles (10 won), 9 interceptions, and 48 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 349 from 413 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Ruben Kluivert has won 43 of 72 total duels.
Discipline
Ruben Kluivert has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 4.
About Ruben Kluivert
Ruben Kluivert is a 25-year-old defender playing for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1, representing Netherlands. Ruben Kluivert is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 21 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Ruben Kluivert's most recent match was away at Fenerbahçe on March 15th. Olympique Lyonnais lost 1-2. Ruben Kluivert played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.76.
Recent matches
- March 15th1-2 lossvsFenerbahçe(90 mins, rating 6.76)
- March 23rd0-2 winatToulouse(0 mins)
- April 19th1-1 drawatFenerbahçe(75 mins, rating 6.81)
- February 17th3-0 winvsSparta Praha(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- November 8th2-1 lossatSparta Praha(90 mins, rating 6.27)
Next fixture
Ruben Kluivert and Olympique Lyonnais are next in action on April 13th against Paris in the Coupe de France. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Paris vs Olympique Lyonnais match preview.
Teammates at Olympique Lyonnais
Ruben Kluivert currently plays alongside Moussa Niakhaté, Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez, Rémi Himbert, Mathys de Carvalho, Julien Duranville, Noah Nartey, Ruben Kluivert, Noham Kamara, Abner, Khalis Merah, Nicolás Tagliafico, Tyler Morton, Zachary Athekame, Steeve Kango, Ernest Nuamah, Lassine Diarra, Pavel Sulc, Corentin Tolisso, Justin Bengui, Dominik Greif, Mads Bidstrup, Keito Nakamura, Mohamed Ouédraogo, Felix Bacher, Loïs Openda, Paul Akouokou, Clinton Mata, Tanner Tessmann, Rémy Descamps and Kaïl Boudache at Olympique Lyonnais.