NEC Nijmegen lineup today @ Heerenveen

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NEC Nijmegen's expected lineup at Heerenveen, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 17 matches): Crettaz (14); Storm (14), Fonville (12), Schuurs (5); Nejašmić (15), Bischoff (14), Monteiro (7); Lebreton (15), Chery (15), Linssen (14). Out: Tadić. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Groningen match on 25 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERDasa leaves for Maccabi Haifa11 Oct · Free agent
  • TRANSFERBakker signs from Atalanta7 Oct · Free agent
  • TRANSFERMisidjan leaves for Waalwijk6 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFEROuaissa leaves for PSV Eindhoven31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERvan Crooij leaves for Willem II31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERThomas signs from RB Leipzig31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERPereira leaves for West Brom30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFEROuwejan leaves for Machida Zelvia30 Aug · Transfer

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup vs Heerenveen

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NEC Nijmegen are without Tadić away at Heerenveen in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 17 official matches is: Crettaz in goal, a back three of Storm, Fonville and Schuurs, and Lebreton, Chery and Linssen further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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Team news

  • Unavailable: Tadić (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 17 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for NEC Nijmegen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

NEC Nijmegen are 12th in the DED on 11 points from 10 games. They have W0 D4 L1 in their last five.

D. Schreuder, NEC Nijmegen manager
Head Coach
D. Schreuder
NetherlandsSince Jan 2025
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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 22 of last 30
3-4-2-1
73%
3-4-1-2
20%
3-4-3
3%
3-1-4-2
3%

Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Most Common NEC Nijmegen Starting XI

Based on 17 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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NEC Nijmegen transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
4
DEPARTED
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IN · 4
  • BBakkerfrom AtalantaFree agentOCT '26
  • TThomasfrom RB LeipzigTransferAUG '26
  • GGeigerfrom 1899 HoffenheimFree agentAUG '26
  • KKaplanfrom AjaxTransferAUG '26
OUT · 8
  • DDasato Maccabi HaifaFree agentOCT '26
  • MMisidjanto WaalwijkFree agentSEP '26
  • OOuaissato PSV EindhovenTransferAUG '26
  • VCvan Crooijto Willem IITransferAUG '26
  • PPereirato West BromTransferAUG '26
  • OOuwejanto Machida ZelviaTransferAUG '26
  • SSbaito Jong UtrechtLoanAUG '26
  • OOgawato Machida ZelviaTransferAUG '26
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NEC Nijmegen

What is NEC Nijmegen's expected lineup today?
NEC Nijmegen are without Tadić away at Heerenveen in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 17 official matches is: Crettaz in goal, a back three of Storm, Fonville and Schuurs, and Lebreton, Chery and Linssen further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Crettaz, Storm, Fonville, Schuurs, Nejašmić, Bischoff, Tadić (out), Monteiro, Lebreton, Chery, Linssen.
Who started NEC Nijmegen's last match?
NEC Nijmegen's starting XI on 25 Oct 2026 in the Eredivisie (3-4-2-1): G. Crettaz, P. Schuurs, A. Kaplan, Deveron Fonville, Kevin Kers, D. Nejašmić, Jamiro Monteiro, Clement Bischoff, T. Chery, N. Lebreton, B. Linssen.
What was NEC Nijmegen's last result?
NEC Nijmegen drew with Groningen 2–2 on 25 Oct 2026.
When did NEC Nijmegen last win?
NEC Nijmegen last won on 22 Oct 2026, beating Dinamo Zagreb 4–2.
Who takes penalties for NEC Nijmegen?
T. Chery has taken the most penalties for NEC Nijmegen this season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for NEC Nijmegen this season?
D. Nejašmić leads with 15 starts for NEC Nijmegen across all competitions this season.
What formation does NEC Nijmegen use most often?
NEC Nijmegen have used a 3-4-2-1 in 14 of their 17 matches this season.
Which NEC Nijmegen goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Gonzalo Crettaz has made the most starts as goalkeeper for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 14 matches.
Which NEC Nijmegen defender has started the most this season?
Tobias Storm has made the most starts as defender for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 14 matches.
Which NEC Nijmegen midfielder has started the most this season?
Darko Nejašmić has made the most starts as midfielder for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 15 matches.
Which NEC Nijmegen forward has started the most this season?
Tjaronn Chery has made the most starts as forward for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 15 matches.
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NEC Nijmegen past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Eredivisie8th43
2023-24Eredivisie6th53
2022-23Eredivisie12th39
2021-22Eredivisie11th38
2016-17Eredivisie16th34
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