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Latest NEC Nijmegen moves

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  • TRANSFERPereira leaves for West Brom31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFEROuaissa leaves for PSV Eindhoven31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERvan Crooij leaves for Willem II31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERThomas signs from RB Leipzig30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFEROuwejan leaves for Machida Zelvia30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERSbai goes out on loan to Jong Utrecht26 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERGeiger signs from 1899 Hoffenheim26 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFEROgawa leaves for Machida Zelvia22 Aug · Transfer

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup vs Ajax1 UNAVAILABLE

NEC Nijmegen are without Fonville away at Ajax in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 12 official matches is: Crettaz in goal, a back three of Storm, Fonville and Sandler, and Linssen leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. DEFFonvilleOut
  2. MIDBischoffDoubtful

Team news

  • Unavailable: Fonville (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Doubtful: Bischoff.
  • Based on starts across 12 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.

D. Schreuder, NEC Nijmegen manager
Head Coach
D. Schreuder
Since Jan 2025
Injuries & suspensions
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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 23 of last 30
3-4-2-1
77%
3-4-1-2
20%
3-1-4-2
3%

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

Most Common NEC Nijmegen Starting XI

Based on 12 official matches this season

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

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This season
  • MIDChery2/2 penalties scored
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NEC Nijmegen transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED
6
DEPARTED
6
IN · 6
  • TThomasfrom RB LeipzigTransferAUG '26
  • GGeigerfrom 1899 HoffenheimFree agentAUG '26
  • KKaplanfrom AjaxTransferAUG '26
  • KKabarfrom Borussia DortmundLoanAUG '26
  • BBrásfrom FC PortoLoanAUG '26
  • PPolsterfrom Wolfsberger ACTransferAUG '26
OUT · 6
  • PPereirato West BromTransferAUG '26
  • OOuaissato PSV EindhovenTransferAUG '26
  • VCvan Crooijto Willem IITransferAUG '26
  • OOuwejanto Machida ZelviaTransferAUG '26
  • SSbaito Jong UtrechtLoanAUG '26
  • OOgawato Machida ZelviaTransferAUG '26
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 102 DAYS
Stats & Facts

NEC Nijmegen

What is NEC Nijmegen's expected lineup?
NEC Nijmegen are without Fonville away at Ajax in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 12 official matches is: Crettaz in goal, a back three of Storm, Fonville and Sandler, and Linssen leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Crettaz, Storm, Fonville (out), Sandler, Chery, Nejašmić, Lebreton, Bischoff, Tadić, Monteiro, Linssen.
Who started NEC Nijmegen's last match?
NEC Nijmegen's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Eredivisie (3-4-2-1): N. Polster, Gabriel Brás, P. Schuurs, T. Storm, D. Tadić, D. Nejašmić, Kevin Kers, A. Thomas, T. Chery, N. Lebreton, B. Linssen.
What was NEC Nijmegen's last result?
NEC Nijmegen drew with Go Ahead Eagles 1–1 on 20 Sept 2026.
When did NEC Nijmegen last win?
NEC Nijmegen last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating PEC Zwolle 3–1.
Who takes penalties for NEC Nijmegen?
T. Chery has taken the most penalties for NEC Nijmegen this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for NEC Nijmegen this season?
T. Chery leads with 11 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 10 of their 12 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 9 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 11 matches.
Which NEC Nijmegen midfielder has started the most this season?
Tjaronn Chery has made the most starts as midfielder for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 11 matches.
Which NEC Nijmegen forward has started the most this season?
Bryan Linssen has made the most starts as forward for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 9 matches.
Squad · 32 players

Goalkeepers

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0 G · 0 A · 6.10
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0 G · 0 A · 7.17
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GK
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Out
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Academy
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