
Title: NEC Prepares for Exciting Clash Against AZ at GoffertstadionDate: April 28, 2024In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, NEC Nijmegen is gearing up to face off against AZ Alkmaar on their home turf at the iconic Goffertstadion.
As both teams look to secure crucial points in their quest for success this season, anticipation and excitement are building among fans.
NEC
Cillessen
Goalkeeper
1
Nationality
Netherlands
Height/Weight
6ft / 83 kg
Age
(35)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Pereira
Defender
2
Nationality
France
Age
(20)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Sandler
Defender
3
Nationality
Netherlands
Height/Weight
6ft 2/ 76 kg
Age
(28)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Nuytinck
Defender
17
Nationality
Netherlands
Height/Weight
6ft 2/ 80 kg
Age
(34)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Verdonk
Defender
24
Nationality
Netherlands
Height/Weight
5ft 7/ 68 kg
Age
(27)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Hoedemakers
Midfielder
6
Nationality
Netherlands
Height/Weight
5ft 11/ 75 kg
Age
(27)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Proper
Midfielder
71
Nationality
Netherlands
Age
(23)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Chery
Midfielder
Nationality
Netherlands
Height/Weight
5ft 6/ 68 kg
Age
(35)
Appearances
1
Minutes Played
90
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Sano
Midfielder
23
Nationality
Japan
Height/Weight
5ft 9/ 68 kg
Age
(20)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Baas
Defender
25
Nationality
Netherlands
Age
(21)
Appearances
5
Minutes Played
345
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Ogawa
Attacker
18
Nationality
Japan
Height/Weight
6ft 1/ 78 kg
Age
(27)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
AZ
Ryan
Goalkeeper
51
Nationality
Australia
Height/Weight
6ft / 82 kg
Age
(31)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Sugawara
Defender
2
Nationality
Japan
Height/Weight
5ft 10/ 67 kg
Age
(24)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Dekker
Defender
Nationality
Netherlands
Age
(19)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Bazoer
Defender
25
Nationality
Netherlands
Height/Weight
6ft / 74 kg
Age
(28)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Wolfe
Defender
18
Nationality
Norway
Age
(21)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Dantas
Midfielder
6
Nationality
Portugal
Height/Weight
5ft 6/ -
Age
(24)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Kwakman
Midfielder
Nationality
Netherlands
Age
(19)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Mijnans
Midfielder
16
Nationality
Netherlands
Age
(25)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Wit
Midfielder
10
Nationality
Netherlands
Height/Weight
6ft / 76 kg
Age
(27)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Bommel
Attacker
15
Nationality
Netherlands
Age
(20)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
Pavlidis
Attacker
9
Nationality
Greece
Height/Weight
6ft 1/ 82 kg
Age
(25)
Appearances
-
Minutes Played
-
Assists
-
Goals
-
Avg. Rating
-
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NEC stand 6th in the Eredivisie:
Total wins: 4
Total goals: 29
Total clean sheets: 2
Total attacks: 1494
AZ stand 4th in the Eredivisie:
Total wins: 10
Total goals: 35
Total clean sheets: 6
Total attacks: 1639
J. Cillessen: Goalkeeper
B. Pereira: Defender
P. Sandler: 6 ft 2
B. Nuytinck: 6 ft 2
C. Verdonk: 5 ft 7
M. Hoedemakers: 5 ft 11
D. Proper: Midfielder
T. Chery: 90 mins, 5 ft 6
K. Sano: 5 ft 9
Y. Baas: 345 mins
K. Ogawa: 6 ft 1
M. Ryan: Goalkeeper
Y. Sugawara: 5 ft 10
M. Dekker: Defender
R. Bazoer: 6 ft
D. Wolfe: Defender
T. Dantas: 5 ft 6
D. Kwakman: Midfielder
S. Mijnans: Midfielder
D. de Wit: 6 ft
R. van Bommel: Attacker
V. Pavlidis: 6 ft 1
NEC currently sits comfortably in sixth place in the league standings under the guidance of manager Rogier Meijer.
With three wins so far this season and an impressive total of ten goals scored, they have shown immense potential as a formidable force.
Despite missing key players Kas de Wit and Bas Dost due to injuries, NEC's predicted lineup boasts strong contenders who have proven themselves throughout the campaign.
In goal will be J.
Cillessen, whose exceptional shot-stopping abilities have been instrumental in securing his team's sole clean sheet this season.
The defensive line features B.
Pereira alongside P.
Sandler and B.
Nuytinck - all experienced defenders with solid passing accuracy percentages above 85%.
They will aim to keep AZ's attacking threats at bay while also contributing offensively through precise distribution from deep positions.
In midfield, C.
Verdonk has demonstrated versatility by not only making accurate passes but also providing two vital assists thus far into the campaign alongside M.
Hoedemakers' consistent contributions across twelve appearances that include two assists as well.
D.
Proper stands out as one of NEC's top performers with fourteen appearances already under his belt along with two goals and an assist – statistics that reflect his impact on matches week after week.
Meanwhile,T.
Chery is expected make a cameo appearance during tonight’s match given his single appearance till date.
Taking charge upfront,K.
Sano,Y.
Baas,and K.
Ogawa will form an attacking trio known for their pace, skill, and clinical finishing.
On the other side of the pitch, AZ Alkmaar arrives in fourth place with four wins this season and a total of twelve goals scored.
Under manager Maarten Martens' guidance, they have showcased their attacking prowess with 532 successful attacks so far – an impressive feat that NEC's defense will be keen to neutralize.
AZ's predicted lineup includes M.
Ryan guarding the goalpost alongside defenders Y.
Sugawara and R.
Bazoer who possess strong passing accuracy rates above 80%.
In midfield,D.
Wolfe,T.
Dantas,and D.
Kwakman are expected to dominate proceedings by providing creative outlets as well as scoring opportunities from deeper positions.
Upfront,S.
Mijnans,D.
de Wit,and R.
van Bommel are set to pose a constant threat against NEC’s defensive line given their prolific goal-scoring records throughout the campaign.
With both teams eager for victory tonight,Nijmegen football fans can expect an enthralling contest filled with end-to-end action at Goffertstadion.
Will NEC continue its winning streak or will AZ come out on top? Only time will tell as these two formidable sides battle it out on the field.
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