Gijs Smal — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
left back · Feyenoord · NED-Eredivisie · age 29 · €5.8m
Gijs Smal is a creative, attack-minded left-back, excelling as a playmaker from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, he showcases elite distribution skills, ranking in the top 5% for accurate final-third passes and top 6% for key passes per 90 minutes. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his ability to contribute offensively makes him a vital asset for Feyenoord, although his injury history raises concerns about consistency in availability.
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 Quilindschy Hartman, Maximilian Wittek, Matthieu Udol, 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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