Dario Van den Buijs - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€700.00K

Height

188cm

Weight

83kg

Nationality

Belgium

Next League Match

RKC Waalwijk vs Fortuna Sittard (H)

28 February 2025

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Dario Van den Buijs Scout Report

In the heart of RKC Waalwijk's defence, Dario Van den Buijs demonstrates a commanding style of play typical of a seasoned centre-back in the Eredivisie. At 28, he's proving to be a reliable presence, known for his exceptional aerial prowess and duelling capabilities. His standout strength lies in his near-invincibility in the air, winning an impressive majority of his aerial duels, which makes him a linchpin in set-piece situations. On the ball, Van den Buijs is adept at initiating attacking plays through progressive passing, though his pass accuracy suggests room for improvement under pressure. While he's effective in ball recovery, his ball retention skills could use refinement, indicating a need for quicker decision-making or improved composure in possession. Defensively, he's competent at intercepting plays, but his low propensity for committing fouls offers a disciplined edge—complementing his solid defensive stats. Although typically grounded in his own half, Van den Buijs could amplify his influence by contributing more in the midfield build-up, enhancing RKC's transitional play. Overall, this scout report highlights a player who blends traditional defensive acumen with flashes of progressive potential, yet still has aspects of his game he needs to polish to reach the next level.

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Dario Van den Buijs Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Dario van den Buijs took 7 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.38, averaging 0.05 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 2 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.