Elijah Dijkstra
Netherlands
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Elijah Dijkstra 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Elijah Dijkstra has appeared in 4 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 343 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. 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 | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.80 | 73 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| 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 | 0.26 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.52 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.00 | 75 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.05 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Elijah Dijkstra has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Elijah Dijkstra has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 86 minutes. Elijah Dijkstra has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 173 | 45.40 | 42 |
| Accurate passes | 154 | 40.40 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.31 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 13.38 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 3.94 | 22 |
Elijah Dijkstra has completed 154 of 173 passes at 89% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.31 | 83 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 12 | 3.15 | 33 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.05 | 44 |
| Touches | 260 | 68.20 | 56 |
| Possession lost | 43 | 11.28 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.52 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.05 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.31 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Elijah Dijkstra completes 0 dribbles and wins 12 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.05 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.26 | 10 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.31 | 70 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.84 | 15 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 22 | 5.77 | 92 |
| 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 |
Elijah Dijkstra makes 4 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 86 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.26 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.31 | 42 |
| 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 |
Elijah Dijkstra has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Elijah Dijkstra previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 20 | 1,269 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 34 | 6.28 |
 Europa Conference League | 12 | 458 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 5.53 |
 Eerste Divisie | 8 | 626 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 6.58 |
 KNVB Beker | 4 | 188 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6.75 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 26 | 2,204 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 51 | 7.17 |
 UEFA Youth League | 5 | 480 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 4.31 |
| Eredivisie | 2 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 5 | 436 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.49 |
About Elijah Dijkstra
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Elijah Dijkstra has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 343 minutes. Elijah Dijkstra has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.23 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Elijah Dijkstra has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Elijah Dijkstra has contributed 4 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Elijah Dijkstra has registered 4 tackles (1 won), 5 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 154 from 173 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Elijah Dijkstra has won 12 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Elijah Dijkstra has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 4.
About Elijah Dijkstra
Elijah Dijkstra is a 20-year-old defender playing for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Elijah Dijkstra is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 5 August 2006.
Most recent appearance
Elijah Dijkstra's most recent match was away at Go Ahead Eagles on February 27th. AZ Alkmaar won 5-2. Elijah Dijkstra played 77 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.78.
Recent matches
- February 27th5-2 winvsGo Ahead Eagles(77 mins, rating 6.78)
- September 27th0-2 winatFortuna Sittard(86 mins, rating 6.81)
- October 29th1-4 winatFC Utrecht(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- December 1st2-0 winvsADO Den Haag(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- December 6th3-3 drawvsNAC Breda(90 mins, rating 6.79)
Next fixture
Elijah Dijkstra and AZ Alkmaar are next in action on July 30th against SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SC Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar match preview.
Teammates at AZ Alkmaar
Elijah Dijkstra currently plays alongside Calvin Stengs, Stije Resink, Valdemar Byskov, Dave Kwakman, Mexx Meerdink, Wouter Goes, Jordy Clasie, Jari De Busser, Ayoub Oufkir, Mees de Wit, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Bendegúz Kovács, Jizz Hornkamp, Andrea Natali, Jeroen Zoet, Elijah Dijkstra, Denso Kasius, Rion Ichihara, Weslley Patati, Seiya Maikuma, Peer Koopmeiners, Wassim Bouziane, Lewis Schouten, Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, Hobie Verhulst, Kees Smit, Mateo Chávez and Wesley Hoedt at AZ Alkmaar.