B. Linssen — season analysis
Bryan Catharina Anna Petronell Linssen (Netherlands) gives NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie) another option up front in 2026/27, mixing finishing with link-up play. At 35, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 0 assists from 5 matches, 1 direct contribution in all. That comes across 294 minutes on the pitch, or 0.31 goals per 90 minutes and 0.31 goal involvements per 90. He has started 3 of those matches.
From 4 shots, 50% on target, his shot conversion is 25%. On the creative side he has produced 2 key passes while completing 73% of his passes. In one-on-ones he completes 50% of his dribbles.
He wins 43% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 2.7 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.