Twente 
Eredivisie Sep 12
EredivisieWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
Last updated on September 18, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Ruud Nijstad
17 years old
Position
Defender
Height
188 cm
Weight
-
Date of Birth - Nationality
17 Jan 2008 - Netherlands
Birth City
Ranking
5th
— Eredivisie
Statistics of Ruud Nijstad — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
5
Starts
5
Minutes played
450
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
3
Interceptions
2
Fouls committed
3
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
308 - 91%
Duels won %
56% (9/16)
📊 General
Appearances
8
Starts
8
Minutes played
719
Goals
1
Average rating
7/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
10
Interceptions
6
Fouls committed
4
Key passes
1
Passes - accuracy
479 - 1%
Duels won %
62% (21/34)
Standings Eredivisie 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 7 | +15 | 16 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 | +11 | 16 | DWWWW |
| 3 |  Feyenoord | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 7 | +13 | 14 | WWDWD |
| 4 |  Ajax | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 7 | +12 | 13 | WWLWD |
| 5 |  Twente | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 6 |  Excelsior | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 10 | LDWWL |
| 7 |  Fortuna Sittard | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 10 | LWWLW |
| 8 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 9 | DDLWD |
| 9 |  Groningen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 8 | DDLLW |
| 10 |  NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 7 | LDLWW |
| 11 |  Heerenveen | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 6 | DLDLD |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 5 | LDLDW |
| 13 |  Telstar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 5 | DLDLL |
| 14 |  Utrecht | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 5 | WDLDL |
| 15 |  Cambuur | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 4 | WDLLL |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 4 | LDLWL |
| 17 |  Willem II | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 19 | -13 | 2 | LDLDL |
| 18 |  ADO Den Haag | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 1 | LLDLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Twente
L. Unnerstall
P. Tytoń
S. Karssies
Yannick Gerritsen
B. van Rooij
Guilherme Martinho Peixoto
M. Bruns
M. Rots
R. Nijstad
R. Pröpper
S. Lemkin
A. Verschueren
D. Weidmann
K. Hlynsson
M. Kjølø
R. Zerrouki
T. Booth
T. van den Belt
D. Rots
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink
M. Pjaca
Nigel Groenewald
O. Panneflek
R. van Wolfswinkel
S. Lammers
S. Ørjasæter
Career of Ruud Nijstad since 2018
2026/2027
Twente
Twente8Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Twente
Twente17Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2026/2027Twente
Twente5Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Twente
Twente17Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
LAST MATCHES
Sep 09
EredivisieWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Sep 06
EredivisieDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Aug 30
EredivisieWIN
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
1-4
Aug 27
UEFA Europa Conference LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-4
BIOGRAPHY
Playing for Twente in the Eredivisie, R. Nijstad continues to build on a solid professional career. His Netherlands roots have shaped his footballing identity, blending physicality with technical quality. Playing as a defender, he offers qualities that make him a dependable option for his manager. His combativeness and defensive intelligence allow him to contain even the most dangerous attackers. With the 2025/2026 campaign in full swing, he is intent on making his presence felt in Twente's plans. R. Nijstad continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep |
ADO Den Haag
|
2-0 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 |
| 09 Sep |
Telstar
|
1-0 | 90 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 |
| 06 Sep |
Groningen
|
2-2 | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 3/5 |
| 30 Aug |
Cambuur
|
1-4 | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 0 | 2/3 |
| 27 Aug |
Qarabag
|
1-4 | 89 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 2 | 3/8 |