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Shirt
18 years
Jan 17, 2008
Left
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€180K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches64%Shot attempts59%Goals68%
Chances created60%Aerial duels won17%Defensive contributions6%

Eredivisie 2025/2026

1
Goals
1
Assists
14
Started
17
Matches
1,341
Minutes played
6.94
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 10

FC Volendam
W2-1
90
1
0
0
0
8.0

Apr 4

Ajax
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Mar 21

Fortuna Sittard
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

Mar 15

FC Utrecht
L0-2
63
0
0
0
0
7.0

Mar 8

Go Ahead Eagles
W1-4
72
0
0
0
0
7.2

Mar 1

Feyenoord
W2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Feb 22

FC Groningen
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Feb 15

Telstar
D1-1
62
0
0
0
0
7.4

Feb 7

SC Heerenveen
W5-0
21
0
0
0
0
6.3

Feb 3

AZ Alkmaar
L2-1
1
0
0
0
0
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FC Twente

Apr 10

Eredivisie
FC Volendam
2-1
90‎’‎
8.0

Apr 4

Eredivisie
Ajax
1-2
90‎’‎
7.2

Mar 21

Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard
1-2
90‎’‎
6.9

Mar 15

Eredivisie
FC Utrecht
0-2
63‎’‎
7.0

Mar 8

Eredivisie
Go Ahead Eagles
1-4
72‎’‎
7.2
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 56%
  • 9Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.57xG
2 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.17xG0.91xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,341

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.57
xG on target (xGOT)
1.18
Non-penalty xG
0.57
Shots
9
Shots on target
5
Headed shots
3

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
0.28
Successful passes
742
Successful passes %
86.7%
Accurate long balls
67
Accurate long balls %
48.9%
Chances created
4
Big chances created
1

Possession

Duels won
37
Duels won %
52.1%
Aerial duels won
22
Aerial duels won %
45.8%
Touches
1,002
Touches in opposition box
8
Dispossessed
3
Fouls won
2

Defending

Defensive contributions
101
Tackles
13
Interceptions
8
Blocked shots
7
Fouls committed
4
Recoveries
52
Dribbled past
1
Clearances
73
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
17
xG against while on pitch
16.97

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Ruud Nijstad is a 18-year-old football player who plays as a center back for FC Twente, born on January 17, 2008, who is left-footed. Follow Ruud Nijstad on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Ruud Nijstad has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 1,341 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.94.

Ruud Nijstad's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Ruud Nijstad's next match is on April 25, 2026 when FC Twente face NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie.

Explore Ruud Nijstad's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Ruud Nijstad's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Ruud Nijstad currently plays for FC Twente alongside Lars Unnerstall, Mees Hilgers, Robin Pröpper, Mathias Kjølø, Ramiz Zerrouki, Marko Pjaca, Taylor Booth, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Sam Lammers, Daan Rots, Guilherme Peixoto, Kristian Hlynsson, Issam El Maach, Thomas van den Belt, Sam Karssies, Przemyslaw Tyton, Stav Lemkin, Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink, Benjamin Nagel, Sondre Ørjasæter, Bart van Rooij, Yannick Gerritsen, Arno Verschueren, Nigel Groenewald, Max Bruns, Mats Rots, and Daouda Weidmann. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

On the international stage, Ruud Nijstad has represented Netherlands Under 18, Netherlands U17, and Netherlands Under 16.

Ruud Nijstad is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Ruud Nijstad has competed in Eredivisie and KNVB Cup. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Ruud Nijstad, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Ruud Nijstad to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches64%Shot attempts59%Goals68%
Chances created60%Aerial duels won17%Defensive contributions6%

Career

Senior career

FC TwenteJan 2025 - now
20
1

National team

Netherlands Under 18Aug 2025 - now
8
1
10
0
Netherlands Under 16Sep 2023 - Feb 2024
8
0
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Ruud Nijstad is a 18-year-old football player who plays as a center back for FC Twente, born on January 17, 2008, who is left-footed. Follow Ruud Nijstad on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Ruud Nijstad has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 1,341 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.94.

Ruud Nijstad's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Ruud Nijstad's next match is on April 25, 2026 when FC Twente face NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie.

Explore Ruud Nijstad's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Ruud Nijstad's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Ruud Nijstad currently plays for FC Twente alongside Lars Unnerstall, Mees Hilgers, Robin Pröpper, Mathias Kjølø, Ramiz Zerrouki, Marko Pjaca, Taylor Booth, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Sam Lammers, Daan Rots, Guilherme Peixoto, Kristian Hlynsson, Issam El Maach, Thomas van den Belt, Sam Karssies, Przemyslaw Tyton, Stav Lemkin, Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink, Benjamin Nagel, Sondre Ørjasæter, Bart van Rooij, Yannick Gerritsen, Arno Verschueren, Nigel Groenewald, Max Bruns, Mats Rots, and Daouda Weidmann. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

On the international stage, Ruud Nijstad has represented Netherlands Under 18, Netherlands U17, and Netherlands Under 16.

Ruud Nijstad is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Ruud Nijstad has competed in Eredivisie and KNVB Cup. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Ruud Nijstad, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Ruud Nijstad to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.