Ruud Nijstad — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · FC Twente · NED-Eredivisie · age 18 · €11m
Ruud Nijstad is an emerging ball-playing centre-back with a knack for accurate long passes and a surprising ability to contribute offensively, as evidenced by his goal and assist this season. Despite being in the bottom tier for duels, his durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons. While he has room to improve defensively, his ability to distribute effectively from the back and his finishing touch reveal a player with significant potential in the Eredivisie.
Strengths
- Accurate long balls /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Accurate final-third passes /90
Weaknesses
- Duels won /90
- Successful dribbles /90
- Aerial duels won %
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Ruud Nijstad?
- The players most statistically similar to Ruud Nijstad (centre back) are Daniele Rugani, Alexandre Penetra, Nehemiah Fernandez, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Ruud Nijstad play?
- Ruud Nijstad plays as a centre back for FC Twente in the NED-Eredivisie.
- What is Ruud Nijstad's market value?
- Ruud Nijstad's market value is €11m.
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