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Go Ahead Eagles

NetherlandsNetherlandsFounded 1971
Melvin Boel
Melvin BoelManager
De Adelaarshorst
Home Venue
De Adelaarshorst
10,400 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Go Ahead Eagles - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Go Ahead Eagles's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Go Ahead Eagles is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 12th position with 20 points from 24 matches. The team represents Netherlands in this competition.

The team's record of 4 wins from 24 matches represents a 22.2% win rate, indicating a challenging season. With 28 goals scored and 31 goals conceded, the team achieved a -3 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 1.17 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Go Ahead Eagles's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 24 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Home Advantage

+133.3%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

1.56Home
0.67Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Go Ahead Eagles's home advantage is 0.89 points per game, indicating that the team significantly benefits from playing in front of their home supporters. The team averages 1.56 points at home compared to 0.67 points away.

Go Ahead Eagles has accumulated 14 points at home from 9 matches (3W 5D 1L) and 6 points away from 9 matches (1W 3D 5L). This demonstrates a significant home advantage, highlighting their reliance on home support and familiar surroundings. The team's ability to consistently perform at home suggests they thrive in their own stadium environment.

The team's strong home form, with 1.56 points per game at home, indicates that Go Ahead Eagles leverages their home advantage effectively. This consistent performance in front of their supporters is a key strength that contributes significantly to their overall season performance.

Average Goals per Match

3.25

Across 24 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.17

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
2 matches (8.3%)
2-3 goals
13 matches (54.2%)
4-5 goals
7 matches (29.2%)
6+ goals
2 matches (8.3%)

Summary

Across 24 completed matches for Go Ahead Eagles, the team's matches average 3.25 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 13 matches (54.2% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 8.3% of matches (2 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 9 times (37.5% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.17 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Yellow Cards

170.71 per match

Red Cards

10.04 per match

Total Cards

180.75 per match

Total Fouls

1154.79 per match

Cards per Foul

0.157High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Go Ahead Eagles has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 18 total cards issued across 24 matches, with 17 yellow cards and 1 red cards. This translates to an average of 0.75 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 94.4% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.71 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 5.6% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.04 red cards per match. The team recorded 115 total fouls, averaging 4.79 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Go Ahead Eagles reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Attack Efficiency

1.17

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.29

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

0.83

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Go Ahead Eagles converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.17 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.29 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Go Ahead Eagles leads in points efficiency with 0.83 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Go Ahead Eagles's goal difference of -3 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.

Incoming
3
Outgoing
1
Spent
€0
Recouped
€0

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Jaden Slory
Jaden Slory
Jan 01, 2026
Free
FeyenoordFeyenoord
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Kenzo Goudmijn
Kenzo Goudmijn
Sep 02, 2025
Free
Derby CountyDerby County
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Giovanni van Zwam
Giovanni van Zwam
Sep 01, 2025
Free
VitesseVitesse
Go Ahead EaglesGo Ahead Eagles
TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Go Ahead Eagles
31€0€0€0
PSV
42€24,300,000€0-€24,300,000
Feyenoord
49€0€0€0
Ajax
105€22,000,000€22,900,000+€900,000
NEC Nijmegen
63€2,150,000€6,500,000+€4,350,000
AZ
35€16,300,000€10,000,000-€6,300,000
FC Groningen
51€0€0€0
FC Twente
34€5,700,000€2,500,000-€3,200,000
Sparta Rotterdam
22€500,000€5,000,000+€4,500,000
SC Heerenveen
22€800,000€300,000-€500,000
FC Utrecht
10€0€0€0
Fortuna Sittard
23€100,000€0-€100,000
PEC Zwolle
32€0€0€0
Excelsior
54€0€0€0
Telstar
40€0€0€0
NAC Breda
33€0€0€0
FC Volendam
33€0€0€0
Heracles Almelo
24€0€0€0
Go Ahead Eagles
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
PSV
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€24,300,000
Net-€24,300,000
Feyenoord
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Ajax
Activity (in/out)15
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€44,900,000
Net+€900,000
NEC Nijmegen
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€8,650,000
Net+€4,350,000
AZ
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€26,300,000
Net-€6,300,000
FC Groningen
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
FC Twente
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€8,200,000
Net-€3,200,000
Sparta Rotterdam
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€5,500,000
Net+€4,500,000
SC Heerenveen
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,100,000
Net-€500,000
FC Utrecht
Activity (in/out)1
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Fortuna Sittard
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€100,000
Net-€100,000
PEC Zwolle
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Excelsior
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Telstar
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
NAC Breda
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
FC Volendam
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Heracles Almelo
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Brian Brobbey
Brian BrobbeyAjaxSunderland
€20,000,000
Paul Wanner
Paul WannerFC Bayern MünchenPSV
€15,000,000
Ko Itakura
Ko ItakuraBorussia MönchengladbachAjax
€10,500,000
Kasper Dolberg
Kasper DolbergAnderlechtAjax
€10,000,000
Ernest Poku
Ernest PokuAZBayer 04 Leverkusen
€10,000,000
Dennis Man
Dennis ManParmaPSV
€8,500,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is PSV (€24,300,000 outlay), while Ajax leads receipts at €22,900,000. Net leaders are topped by Sparta Rotterdam (+€4,500,000), with the largest deficit at PSV (-€24,300,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Brian Brobbey for €20,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

Summary

Mathis Suray leads Go Ahead Eagles's scoring charts with 8 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Mats Deijl has provided the most assists with 3, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Go Ahead Eagles, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Summary

This ranking compares Go Ahead Eagles's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Go Ahead Eagles's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Go Ahead Eagles's top scorer Mathis Suray ranks 8th in the competition with 8 goals, showing strong scoring output compared to other top players.

For assists, Go Ahead Eagles's top playmaker Mats Deijl ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 3 assists, providing valuable creativity to Go Ahead Eagles's attack.

In player ratings, Go Ahead Eagles's highest-rated player Jari De Busser ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.1 rating, contributing consistently to Go Ahead Eagles's performances.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Go Ahead Eagles's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

A position battle sees Go Ahead Eagles (12th, 20 pts) host Telstar (15th, 15 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 5 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Go Ahead Eagles's season objectives.

A position battle sees Go Ahead Eagles (12th, 20 pts) host SC Heerenveen (9th, 24 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 4 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Go Ahead Eagles's season objectives.

A position battle sees Go Ahead Eagles (12th, 20 pts) visit Excelsior (14th, 19 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 1 point separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Go Ahead Eagles's season objectives.

A position battle sees Go Ahead Eagles (12th, 20 pts) visit FC Utrecht (10th, 23 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 3 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Go Ahead Eagles's season objectives.

A position battle sees Go Ahead Eagles (12th, 20 pts) host PEC Zwolle (13th, 20 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 1 position and 0 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Go Ahead Eagles's season objectives.

What is Go Ahead Eagles's current position?

Go Ahead Eagles is currently in position #12 with 20 points from 24 matches.

Who is Go Ahead Eagles's top scorer?

Mathis Suray leads Go Ahead Eagles with 8 goals this season.

How has Go Ahead Eagles performed at home vs away?

Go Ahead Eagles has earned 14 points at home and 6 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Go Ahead Eagles's goal difference?

Go Ahead Eagles has a goal difference of -3, having scored 28 goals and conceded 31 goals.

How many clean sheets has Go Ahead Eagles kept?

Go Ahead Eagles has kept 3 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.13 clean sheets per game.

What is Go Ahead Eagles's win rate?

Go Ahead Eagles has a win rate of 22.2%, with 4 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses.

Go Ahead Eagles is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #12 with 20 points from 24 matches, achieving a record of 4 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses. The team averages 1.17 goals per game with a 22.2% win rate.

Go Ahead Eagles has a goal difference of -3, having scored 28 goals and conceded 31 goals.Mathis Suray tops the scoring charts with 8 goals. Mats Deijl leads in assists with 3, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Go Ahead Eagles has earned 14 home pointscompared to 6 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.9% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 54.2% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Telstar vs Go Ahead Eagles, ending 4-2 with 6 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Go Ahead Eagles defeated FC Volendam 3-0 with a 3-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Go Ahead Eagles's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Go Ahead Eagles's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Netherlands, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.