NEC Nijmegen 
Eredivisie Apr 19
KNVB BekerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
5-1
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Jasper Cillessen
36 years old
Position
Goalkeeper
Height
185 cm
Weight
83 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
22 Apr 1989 - Netherlands
Birth City
Groesbeek
Ranking
4th
— Eredivisie
Statistics of J. Cillessen — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
3
Starts
3
Minutes played
186
Saves
7
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
7
Goals conceded
2
Penalties saved
0
📊 General
Appearances
8
Starts
8
Minutes played
647
Saves
29
Average rating
7.29/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
29
Goals conceded
12
Penalties saved
0
Standings Eredivisie 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 33 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 96 | 44 | +52 | 81 | WDWWW |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 68 | 44 | +24 | 62 | DWWDD |
| 3 |  Twente | 33 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 58 | 35 | +23 | 58 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  NEC Nijmegen | 33 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 75 | 52 | +23 | 56 | LDDDW |
| 5 |  Ajax | 33 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 62 | 41 | +21 | 55 | LDWWL |
| 6 |  AZ Alkmaar | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 55 | 48 | +7 | 51 | DDDWW |
| 7 |  Heerenveen | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 57 | 51 | +6 | 50 | WWLW |
| 8 |  Utrecht | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 53 | 42 | +11 | 50 | WWLWL |
| 9 |  Groningen | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 47 | 44 | +3 | 45 | WLLDW |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 38 | 59 | -21 | 43 | LDLLD |
| 11 |  Fortuna Sittard | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 49 | 61 | -12 | 39 | WLLDL |
| 12 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 33 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 53 | 51 | +2 | 38 | LDDDW |
| 13 |  PEC Zwolle | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 44 | 69 | -25 | 37 | LWLDL |
| 14 |  Excelsior | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 54 | -14 | 35 | DWWDL |
| 15 |  Telstar | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 54 | -7 | 34 | WDWLL |
| 16 |  FC Volendam | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 34 | 53 | -19 | 32 | DLWLD |
| 17 |  NAC Breda | 32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 30 | 55 | -25 | 25 | LLDD |
| 18 |  Heracles | 33 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 34 | 83 | -49 | 19 | LLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — NEC Nijmegen
G. Crettaz
J. Cillessen
M. Overmars
R. Janse
A. Kaplan
B. Nuytinck
B. Pereira
Deveron Fonville
Douwe Vernooij
E. Dasa
J. Willems
Mees Rensen
P. Sandler
T. Ouwejan
B. Önal
D. Nejašmić
D. Proper
I. Hansen-Aarøen
K. Sano
S. Ouaissa
Sam de Laat
W. Willumsson
B. Linssen
Danilo
Jesaja Mustapha
Kevin Kers
Koki Ogawa
N. Lebreton
T. Chery
V. Misidjan
Y. El Kachati
Career of J. Cillessen since 2018
2025/2026
NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen8Apps
29Saves
12GA
Rating
2023/2024NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen33Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2022/2023NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen32Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2024/2025
Las Palmas
Las Palmas27Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2021/2022
Valencia
Valencia17Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2020/2021Valencia
Valencia10Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2019/2020Valencia
Valencia30Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2018/2019
Barcelona
Barcelona11Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2025/2026NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen3Apps
7Saves
2GA
Rating
2023/2024NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen31Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2022/2023NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen32Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2024/2025Las Palmas
Las Palmas27Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2021/2022Valencia
Valencia17Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2020/2021Valencia
Valencia10Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2019/2020Valencia
Valencia24Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2018/2019Barcelona
Barcelona7Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Las Palmas
→
NEC Nijmegen
Free Transfer
Las Palmas
NEC Nijmegen
2024
NEC Nijmegen
→
Las Palmas
NEC Nijmegen
Las Palmas
2022
Valencia
→
NEC Nijmegen
Valencia
NEC Nijmegen
2019
Barcelona
→
Valencia
€ 35M
Barcelona
Valencia
2016
Ajax
→
Barcelona
€ 13M
Ajax
Barcelona
2011
NEC Nijmegen
→
Ajax
€ 3.2M
NEC Nijmegen
Ajax
HONOURS
KNVB Beker
Netherlands
2023/2024
2nd Place
Copa del Rey
Spain
2021/2022
2nd Place
UEFA Nations League
Europe
2018/2019
2nd Place
La Liga
Spain
2018/2019
Winner
Copa del Rey
Spain
2018/2019
2nd Place
Super Cup
Spain
2018
Winner
Trofeo Joan Gamper
World
2018
Winner
La Liga
Spain
2017/2018
Winner
Copa del Rey
Spain
2017/2018
Winner
Super Cup
Spain
2017
2nd Place
Trofeo Joan Gamper
World
2017
Winner
La Liga
Spain
2016/2017
2nd Place
Copa del Rey
Spain
2016/2017
Winner
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2015/2016
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2014/2015
2nd Place
Super Cup
Netherlands
2014
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2013/2014
Winner
KNVB Beker
Netherlands
2013/2014
2nd Place
Super Cup
Netherlands
2013
Winner
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2012/2013
Winner
Super Cup
Netherlands
2012
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2011/2012
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Mar 22
EredivisieDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
2-2
Mar 14
EredivisieWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-3
Mar 08
EredivisieWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
Mar 03
KNVB BekerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-2
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of NEC Nijmegen's squad, J. Cillessen has been an important figure in the Eredivisie this season. Born in Groesbeek, Netherlands, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. Standing at 185 cm and weighing 83 kg, this goalkeeper has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. His composure under pressure and sharp reflexes make him a reliable last line of defence for NEC Nijmegen. The move from Barcelona to Valencia (€ 35M) in 2019 marked a pivotal moment in his professional development. His honours include Trofeo Joan Gamper, Super Cup, La Liga, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. With the 2025/2026 campaign in full swing, he is intent on making his presence felt in NEC Nijmegen's plans. J. Cillessen remains a player to keep a close eye on as the season develops.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Sv | GC | PS | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr |
AZ Alkmaar
|
5-1 | 101 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 44 |
| 22 Mar |
Heerenveen
|
2-2 | 6 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 Mar |
PSV Eindhoven
|
2-3 | 90 | 6.9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| 08 Mar |
FC Volendam
|
3-0 | 90 | 7.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 03 Mar |
PSV Eindhoven
|
3-2 | 90 | 7.2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 50 |