Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Thomas Ouwejan
29 years old
NEC Nijmegen 
Eredivisie Position
Defender
Height
178 cm
Weight
72 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
30 Sep 1996 - Netherlands
Birth City
Alkmaar
Ranking
4th
— Eredivisie
Statistics of T. Ouwejan — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
6
Starts
6
Minutes played
444
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
10
Interceptions
3
Fouls committed
2
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
145 - 80%
Duels won %
60% (21/35)
📊 General
Appearances
9
Starts
8
Minutes played
607
Goals
1
Average rating
6.88/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
13
Interceptions
4
Fouls committed
4
Key passes
13
Passes - accuracy
214 - 13%
Duels won %
59% (27/46)
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 T. Ouwejan since 2018
2025/2026
NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen9Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen62Apps
4Goals
10Assists
Rating
2023/2024
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 0428Apps
2Goals
6Assists
Rating
2022/2023FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 0419Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2021/2022FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 0430Apps
3Goals
8Assists
Rating
2020/2021
Udinese
Udinese15Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2019/2020AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar13Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar35Apps
2Goals
6Assists
Rating
2025/2026NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen6Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen31Apps
2Goals
5Assists
Rating
2023/2024FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 0428Apps
2Goals
6Assists
Rating
2022/2023FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 0417Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 0428Apps
3Goals
8Assists
Rating
2020/2021Udinese
Udinese15Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2019/2020AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar10Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar31Apps
2Goals
6Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
FC Schalke 04
→
NEC Nijmegen
Free
FC Schalke 04
NEC Nijmegen
2022
AZ Alkmaar
→
FC Schalke 04
AZ Alkmaar
FC Schalke 04
2021
AZ Alkmaar
→
FC Schalke 04
Loan
AZ Alkmaar
FC Schalke 04
2021
Udinese
→
AZ Alkmaar
Udinese
AZ Alkmaar
2020
AZ Alkmaar
→
Udinese
Loan
AZ Alkmaar
Udinese
HONOURS
2. Bundesliga
Germany
2021/2022
Winner
KNVB Beker
Netherlands
2017/2018
2nd Place
Tweede Divisie
Netherlands
2016/2017
Winner
KNVB Beker
Netherlands
2016/2017
2nd Place
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of NEC Nijmegen's squad, T. Ouwejan has been an important figure in the Eredivisie this season. Born in Alkmaar, Netherlands, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. Operating as a defender, his frame of 178 cm and 72 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. Whether in the air or on the ground, he remains competitive and difficult to get past for opposing attacks. His journey through clubs such as AZ Alkmaar, Netherlands U21, FC Schalke 04 has forged a resilient and adaptable character well-suited to top-flight football. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted 2. Bundesliga, Tweede Divisie, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within NEC Nijmegen's first team. His well-rounded profile and accumulated experience make him one of the most important assets in NEC Nijmegen's squad.