Elijah Dijkstra
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Elijah Dijkstra 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Elijah Dijkstra has appeared in 20 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 1,269 minutes at an average rating of 6.28. 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 | 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 |
| Total | 44 | 2,541 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 62 | 6.17 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.50 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.21 | 39 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.21 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.00 | 76 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.50 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.14 | 67 |
Elijah Dijkstra has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 181 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Elijah Dijkstra has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 181 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 625 | 44.30 | 50 |
| Accurate passes | 549 | 38.90 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 1.63 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.28 | 59 |
| Backward passes | 186 | 13.19 | 100 |
| Passes (final third) | 40 | 2.84 | 6 |
Elijah Dijkstra has completed 549 of 625 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.92 | 89 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 2.06 | 94 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 74 | 5.25 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 0.99 | 22 |
| Touches | 952 | 67.50 | 59 |
| Possession lost | 146 | 10.35 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 1.42 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 1.13 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.64 | 76 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 1.49 | 96 |
Elijah Dijkstra completes 13 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 74 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 2.41 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.28 | 65 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 1.56 | 88 |
| Clearances | 27 | 1.91 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 96 | 6.81 | 99 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.07 | 32 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 62 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.07 | 89 |
Elijah Dijkstra makes 34 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 27 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.57 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.70 | 49 |
| 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 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right back (10 appearances), also at right wing back (2) and left wing back (1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Elijah Dijkstra has featured across 20 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1269 minutes. Elijah Dijkstra has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Elijah Dijkstra has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 13 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (45% success rate). Elijah Dijkstra has contributed 14 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Elijah Dijkstra has registered 34 tackles (18 won), 22 interceptions, and 27 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 549 from 625 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Elijah Dijkstra has won 74 of 140 total duels.
Discipline
Elijah Dijkstra has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 16.
About Elijah Dijkstra
Elijah Dijkstra is a 19-year-old defender playing for AZ 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 NAC Breda on December 6th. AZ drew 3-3. Elijah Dijkstra played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 5 tackles with a match rating of 6.79.
Recent matches
- December 6th3-3 drawvsNAC Breda(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- January 9th1-1 drawatFeyenoord(70 mins, rating 6.36)
- November 10th2-2 drawvsFC Twente(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- September 15th0-0 drawatGo Ahead Eagles(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- September 1st5-1 winvsNEC Nijmegen(90 mins, rating 7.11)
Next fixture
Elijah Dijkstra and AZ are next in action on December 1st against ADO Den Haag in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AZ vs ADO Den Haag match preview.
Teammates at AZ
Elijah Dijkstra currently plays alongside Matej Sin, Kees Smit, Hobie Verhulst, Ibrahim Sadiq, Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro, Wouter Goes, Kasper Boogaard, Wassim Bouziane, Jari De Busser, Jeroen Zoet, Mexx Meerdink, Mayckel Lahdo, Alexandre Penetra, Troy Parrott, Ayoub Oufkir, Peer Koopmeiners, Denso Kasius, Mateo Chávez, Lewis Schouten, Dave Kwakman, Mees de Wit, Jordy Clasie, Isak Jensen, Jizz Hornkamp, Weslley Patati, Rion Ichihara, Seiya Maikuma, Maxim Dekker, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Billy van Duijl and Elijah Dijkstra at AZ.