R. Nijstad — season analysis
Ruud Nijstad (Netherlands) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Twente (Eredivisie) defensive core in 2025/26. At 17, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 1 assist from 21 matches, 2 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,675 minutes on the pitch, or 0.05 goals per 90 minutes and 0.11 goal involvements per 90. He has started 18 of those matches.
He has attempted 10 shots (50% finding the frame) and converts 10% of them. He creates chances too, with 5 key passes and 87% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 17 tackles and 14 interceptions, winning 55% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 3.8, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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