Mats Deijl - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Right Back

Age

Market Value

€1.10M

Height

None

Weight

None

Nationality

Netherlands

Next League Match

Go Ahead Eagles vs Willem II (H)

16 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

82.4%

3+ Goals:

52.8%

Clean Sheet:

54.3%

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Mats Deijl Scout Report

Mats Deijl, at 27, stands out in the Eredivisie as a robust right-back for Go Ahead Eagles, blending adept defensive qualities with certain vulnerabilities. His style of play leans heavily on ball recovery; he's amongst the best in the league, consistently snuffing out opponent advances, indicative of high energy and anticipation. However, his ball retention paints a different picture, suggesting that once he's won possession back, holding onto it becomes contentious. His pass accuracy is a significant weakness, placing him well below his peers, and those turnovers can invite unnecessary pressure. When it comes to aerial duels, Deijl's struggles are apparent, taking a hit in one of the key areas for a modern full-back. Offensively, his contributions are more subdued, rarely venturing with progressive carries or imaginative passing, though a respectable midfield presence shows he's involved in the build-up. His foul rate, notably high, demonstrates a hard-nosed edge, which needs better balance to avoid putting his team in jeopardy. The scout report suggests a capable, if flawed, defender whose core strengths lie in retrieval rather than retention or progression.

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Mats Deijl Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Mats Deijl took 28 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.76, averaging 0.13 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 3 goals from 20 shots. A 15.0% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.