NEC Nijmegen
NetherlandsFounded 1900
Season Report & Analysis
NEC Nijmegen - League 2025/2026
Comprehensive statistical analysis of NEC Nijmegen's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.
NEC Nijmegen is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 4th position with 29 points from 17 matches. The team represents Netherlands in this competition.
The team's record of 8 wins from 17 matches represents a strong 47.1% win rate, showing consistent competitive performance. With 43 goals scored and 29 goals conceded, the team achieved a +14 goal difference, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team averaged 2.53 goals per game, demonstrating strong attacking output.
This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of NEC Nijmegen'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 17 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.
Home Advantage
Strong home advantage
Points per Game
Home vs Away Points
Performance Summary
NEC Nijmegen's home advantage is 0.79 points per game, indicating that the team significantly benefits from playing in front of their home supporters. The team averages 2.13 points at home compared to 1.33 points away.
NEC Nijmegen has accumulated 17 points at home from 8 matches (5W 2D 1L) and 12 points away from 9 matches (3W 3D 3L). 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 2.13 points per game at home, indicates that NEC Nijmegen 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
Across 17 matches
Team Goals per Game
Goals scored per match
Goals per Match Distribution
Distribution by Percentage
Summary
Across 17 completed matches for NEC Nijmegen, the team's matches average 4.15 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 4-5 goals, representing 9 matches (52.9% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.
Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 5.9% of matches (1 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 12 times (70.6% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.
With an average of 2.53 goals per game, NEC Nijmegen ranks among the most exciting teams, where attacking football is consistently rewarded. The distribution shows that teams must excel in both attack and defense to succeed, creating unpredictable and engaging matches where tactical decisions play a crucial role in determining outcomes.
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Total Cards
Total Fouls
Cards per Foul
Cards Distribution
Penalty Conversion
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Disciplinary Events Overview
Disciplinary Analysis
NEC Nijmegen has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 24 total cards issued across 17 matches, with 21 yellow cards and 2 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.41 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.
Yellow card distribution shows that 87.5% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 1.24 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 8.3% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.12 red cards per match. The team recorded 151 total fouls, averaging 8.88 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.
Overall, the disciplinary record of NEC Nijmegen 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
Goals per game
Defense Efficiency
Goals conceded per game
Points Efficiency
Points per game
Efficiency Analysis
Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively NEC Nijmegen converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 2.53 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.71 goals per game.
The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.NEC Nijmegen leads in points efficiency with 1.71 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. NEC Nijmegen's goal difference of +14 reflects a positive attacking efficiency compared to defensive efficiency, indicating strong offensive capabilities.
NEC Nijmegen shows a Net seller posture this window: spent €2,150,000 and recouped €6,500,000, for a net of €4,350,000. Incoming moves: 6, outgoing moves: 3.
| Player | Fee | From | To | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Dec 31, 2025 | |||
| — | Sep 22, 2025 | |||
| €850,000 | Sep 02, 2025 | |||
| — | Sep 01, 2025 | |||
| €1,300,000 | Aug 30, 2025 | |||
| — | Aug 29, 2025 |
TromsøNEC Nijmegen
TBCNEC Nijmegen
FC DordrechtNEC Nijmegen
Al SharjahNEC Nijmegen
CaenNEC Nijmegen
AjaxNEC Nijmegen| Team | Inbound | Outbound | Spent | Recouped | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | €2,150,000 | €6,500,000 | +€4,350,000 |
 | 4 | 2 | €24,300,000 | €0 | -€24,300,000 |
 | 4 | 9 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
| 10 | 5 | €22,000,000 | €22,900,000 | +€900,000 |
 | 3 | 5 | €16,300,000 | €10,000,000 | -€6,300,000 |
 | 5 | 1 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 3 | 4 | €5,700,000 | €2,500,000 | -€3,200,000 |
 | 2 | 2 | €500,000 | €5,000,000 | +€4,500,000 |
 | 2 | 2 | €800,000 | €300,000 | -€500,000 |
 | 1 | 0 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 2 | 3 | €100,000 | €0 | -€100,000 |
 | 3 | 1 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 3 | 2 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 5 | 4 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 4 | 0 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 3 | 3 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 3 | 3 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 2 | 4 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Ajax →
Sunderland
FC Bayern München →PSV
Borussia Mönchengladbach →Ajax
Anderlecht →Ajax
AZ →
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Parma →PSVSummary
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.
Tackles per 90
Clean Sheets
Saves per 90
Summary
Kento Shiogai leads NEC Nijmegen's scoring charts with 7 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Bryan Linssen has provided the most assists with 7, 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 NEC Nijmegen, 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.
Top Goal Scorers in Competition
Top Assists in Competition
Top Rated Players in Competition
Summary
This ranking compares NEC Nijmegen'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 NEC Nijmegen's players rank within the competition.
In the goal-scoring category, NEC Nijmegen's top scorer Kento Shiogai ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 7 goals, contributing valuable goals to NEC Nijmegen's attack.
For assists, NEC Nijmegen's top playmaker Bryan Linssen ranks third in the competition with 7 assists, showcasing strong creative talent.
In player ratings, NEC Nijmegen's highest-rated player Thomas Ouwejan ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.2 rating, contributing consistently to NEC Nijmegen's performances.
Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on NEC Nijmegen's position, form, and what's at stake.
Summary
A European qualification battle sees NEC Nijmegen (4th, 29 pts) visit AZ (5th, 28 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 1 point, making this a must-win for NEC Nijmegen.
A must-win fixture for NEC Nijmegen (4th, 29 pts) as they visit Sparta Rotterdam (8th, 26 pts). With only 3 points separating them, this match is crucial for NEC Nijmegen's season objectives.
A position battle sees NEC Nijmegen (4th, 29 pts) visit Ajax (3th, 33 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 1 position and 4 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for NEC Nijmegen's season objectives.
A position battle sees NEC Nijmegen (4th, 29 pts) visit PSV (1th, 49 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 20 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for NEC Nijmegen's season objectives.
A position battle sees NEC Nijmegen (4th, 29 pts) host Feyenoord (2th, 36 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 7 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for NEC Nijmegen's season objectives.
What is NEC Nijmegen's current position?
NEC Nijmegen is currently in position #4 with 29 points from 17 matches.
Who is NEC Nijmegen's top scorer?
Kento Shiogai leads NEC Nijmegen with 7 goals this season.
How has NEC Nijmegen performed at home vs away?
NEC Nijmegen has earned 17 points at home and 12 points away. The team performs better at home.
What is NEC Nijmegen's goal difference?
NEC Nijmegen has a goal difference of +14, having scored 43 goals and conceded 29 goals.
How many clean sheets has NEC Nijmegen kept?
NEC Nijmegen has kept 3 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.18 clean sheets per game.
What is NEC Nijmegen's win rate?
NEC Nijmegen has a win rate of 47.1%, with 8 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses.
NEC Nijmegen is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #4 with 29 points from 17 matches, achieving a record of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses. The team averages 2.53 goals per game with a 47.1% win rate.
NEC Nijmegen has a goal difference of +14, having scored 43 goals and conceded 29 goals.Kento Shiogai tops the scoring charts with 7 goals. Bryan Linssen leads in assists with 7, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.
Home and away performance analysis shows that NEC Nijmegen has earned 17 home pointscompared to 12 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.8% difference.
Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 4-5 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 52.9% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was NEC Nijmegen vs PSV, ending 3-5 with 8 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when NEC Nijmegen defeated Excelsior 5-0 with a 5-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of NEC Nijmegen's season.
This comprehensive analysis covers NEC Nijmegen's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Netherlands, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.