Gijs Smal — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
left back · Feyenoord · NED-Eredivisie · age 29 · €5.8m
Gijs Smal is a dynamic attacking left-back known for his pinpoint accuracy in the final third, consistently delivering key passes and crosses that elevate his team's offensive play. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 19% of his positional peers, highlighting his overall quality. While he may struggle defensively with clearances and tackles, Smal’s creativity and vision make him a vital asset in transition. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths
- Accurate final-third passes /90
- Key passes /90
- Shots /90
- Accurate crosses /90
Weaknesses
- Clearances /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Tackles + interceptions /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Gijs Smal (left back) are Maximilian Wittek, Matthieu Udol, Quentin Merlin, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Gijs Smal play?
- Gijs Smal plays as a left back for Feyenoord in the NED-Eredivisie.
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- Gijs Smal's market value is €5.8m.
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