NAC Breda 
Eredivisie 
May 10
EredivisieDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Maximilien Balard
25 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
175 cm
Weight
68 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
20 Nov 2000 - Australia
Birth City
Sydney
Ranking
17th
— Eredivisie
Statistics of M. Balard — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
31
Starts
31
Minutes played
2638
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
4
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1262 - 85%
Key passes / Assists
20 key passes / 1 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
32 committed / 34 drawn
Duels won %
57% (125/221)
Dribbles success %
50% (10/20)
Total / on target shots
7 shots / 1 on target
📊 General
Appearances
37
Starts
35
Minutes played
2910
Goals
1
Average rating
6.73/10
Cards
4
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1379 - 23%
Key passes / Assists
23 key passes / 2 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
33 committed / 37 drawn
Duels won %
56% (134/239)
Dribbles success %
50% (11/22)
Total / on target shots
9 shots / 2 on target
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 — NAC Breda
Career of M. Balard since 2018
2025/2026
NAC Breda
NAC Breda37Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025NAC Breda
NAC Breda59Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners56Apps
3Goals
4Assists
Rating
2022/2023Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners27Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners25Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2020/2021Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners5Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026NAC Breda
NAC Breda31Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025NAC Breda
NAC Breda33Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners29Apps
3Goals
3Assists
Rating
2022/2023Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners26Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners21Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2020/2021Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners5Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Central Coast Mariners
→
NAC Breda
Free
Central Coast Mariners
NAC Breda
HONOURS
A-League Men
Australia
2023/2024
Winner
AFC Champions League Two
Asia
2023/2024
Winner
A-League Men
Australia
2022/2023
Winner
Australia Cup
Australia
2021/2022
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
May 02
EredivisieLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
Apr 25
EredivisieLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-2
Apr 05
EredivisieDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Mar 21
EredivisieLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
BIOGRAPHY
Playing for NAC Breda in the Eredivisie, M. Balard continues to build on a solid professional career. Hailing from Sydney, this Australia player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. Standing at 175 cm and weighing 68 kg, this midfielder has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. A complete midfielder, he is equally comfortable winning the ball back and launching attacks with precision. Titles such as AFC Champions League Two, A-League Men feature in a career CV that speaks to a player who rises to the biggest occasions. This 2025/2026 term, he is one of the players that NAC Breda rely on to achieve their objectives in the Eredivisie. His well-rounded profile and accumulated experience make him one of the most important assets in NAC Breda's squad.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May |
Heerenveen
|
0-0 | 82 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 2 | 4/5 | 0/0 |
| 02 May |
Utrecht
|
2-0 | 89 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/4 | 0/0 |
| 25 Apr |
Ajax
|
0-2 | 71 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 1 | 2 | 3/7 | 0/0 |
| 05 Apr |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
0-0 | 56 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 1/1 | 0/0 |
| 21 Mar |
PEC Zwolle
|
2-1 | 87 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 1/5 | 0/0 |