Central midfielder

Darmstadt 98 2. Bundesliga Major

Nicolas Verkooijen stats 2026/27

Nicolas Verkooijen ranks top 22% for ball security (possession lost) among central midfielders in major leagues on current form.

Age 20
Nationality Belgium
Last match 1 week ago

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Appearances

3 starts

Goals

2 shots

Assists

2 key passes

Minutes

294

Rating

6.55

average

2. Bundesliga 2026/27 · Darmstadt 98

Strengths & weaknessesCurrent form, compared with other central midfielders in major leagues

Strengths

Ball security (possession lost)8.90 per 90 Top 22%

Weaknesses

Passes32.07 per 90 Bottom 16%
Final-third passes4.41 per 90 Bottom 21%
Interceptions0.73 per 90 Bottom 27%

Similar playersClosest statistical profiles among central midfielders in major leagues

Mateo Pérez Curci Independiente 86% match

Artur Ioniță Arezzo 85% match

Hakon Butli Hammer Aalesund 84% match

Mael Corboz Grenoble Foot 38 83% match

Gaius Makouta Alanyaspor 82% match

David Costa Eyüpspor 82% match

Nicolas Verkooijen match by match

Club career

51 apps · 8 goals · 2 assists

Season	Competition	Apps	Min	G	A	Rating
2026/27	2. Bundesliga Darmstadt 98	6 (3)	294	0	0	6.55
	DFB Pokal Darmstadt 98	1 (0)	25	0	–	6.66
2025/26	Eerste Divisie Jong PSV	28 (20)	1,863	8	2	7.04
	KNVB Beker PSV	2 (0)	83	0	–	6.28
	Eredivisie PSV	3 (0)	10	0	0	6.57
2024/25	Eerste Divisie Jong PSV	11 (0)	94	0	–	6.60
Total		51	2,369	8	2	6.93

Personal

Full name: Nicolas Verkooijen
Date of birth: 5 December 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth: Belgium
Nationality: Belgium

Playing

Club: Darmstadt 98
Shirt number: 10
Position: Central midfielder
League: 2. Bundesliga
Benchmark tier: Major

Positions played, recent matches

Central midfielder 40%
Attacking midfielder 30%
Winger 20%
Striker 10%

Nicolas Verkooijen FAQs

How many goals has Nicolas Verkooijen scored this season?

Nicolas Verkooijen has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 6 appearances (294 minutes) for Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga 2026/27 season.

What position does Nicolas Verkooijen play?

Nicolas Verkooijen plays as a central midfielder for Darmstadt 98. OddAlerts benchmarks Nicolas Verkooijen against 1,177 central midfielders in major leagues.

What are Nicolas Verkooijen's strengths?

On current form, Nicolas Verkooijen's strongest areas compared with other central midfielders are ball security (possession lost) (top 22%, 8.90 per 90).

What is Nicolas Verkooijen's average rating this season?

Nicolas Verkooijen averages a match rating of 6.55 across 6 appearances this season.

Which players are similar to Nicolas Verkooijen?

The players with the most similar statistical profile to Nicolas Verkooijen on current form are Mateo Pérez Curci (Independiente), Artur Ioniță (Arezzo) and Hakon Butli Hammer (Aalesund).

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