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NEC Nijmegen most-used starting XI40 MATCHES

NEC Nijmegen's most-used starting XI this season, across 40 official matches, was Crettaz in goal, a back four of Nejašmić, Kaplan, Sandler and Dasa, and Chery, Linssen, Önal and Lebreton further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Kaplan, Dasa and Önal.
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for NEC Nijmegen this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

NIJ
NEC Nijmegen
NIJ
Est. 1900
Goffertstadion
Kit
#dd2b29
DED
D. Schreuder, NEC Nijmegen manager
Head Coach
D. Schreuder
NetherlandsSince Jan 2025
Transfers
In· 8
Out· 4
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 19 of last 30
3-4-2-1
63%
3-4-1-2
33%
3-1-4-2
3%

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

Set piece takers
2025/26
  • FWDChery2/2 penalties scored
  • FWDOgawa1/1 penalties scored
FIXTURES

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Stats & Facts

NEC Nijmegen

Who started NEC Nijmegen's last match?
NEC Nijmegen's starting XI on 11 Aug 2026 in the UEFA Champions League (3-4-2-1): Gonzalo Crettaz, Tobias Storm, Philippe Sandler, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejašmić, Dušan Tadić, Noe Lebreton, Tjaronn Chery, Clement Bischoff, Bryan Linssen.
Who takes penalties for NEC Nijmegen?
T. Chery has taken the most penalties for NEC Nijmegen in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for NEC Nijmegen this season?
Darko Nejašmić leads with 3 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 3 of their 3 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 3 matches.
Which NEC Nijmegen defender has started the most this season?
Darko Nejašmić has made the most starts as defender for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 3 matches.
Which NEC Nijmegen midfielder has started the most this season?
Sami Ouaissa has made the most starts as midfielder for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 3 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 3 matches.
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