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Height
21
Shirt
26 years
Jul 4, 1999
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€1.5M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2029
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Center-back, Central Midfielder
CB
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches89%Shot attempts67%Goals81%
Chances created31%Aerial duels won89%Defensive contributions81%
Transfer value: €1.5M
Highest: €4.6M(Aug 31, 2022)
€4.6M
€3.4M
€2.3M
€1.1M
€0

Eredivisie 2025/2026

6
Goals
1
Assists
32
Started
33
Matches
2,742
Minutes played
7.16
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 10

PSV Eindhoven
L1-4
90
0
0
0
0
6.1

May 3

Sparta Rotterdam
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.7

Apr 23

AZ Alkmaar
D0-0
90
0
0
1
0
7.7

Apr 11

FC Groningen
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.8

Apr 5

PEC Zwolle
W5-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Mar 22

FC Utrecht
L2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Mar 15

NAC Breda
W6-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Mar 8

FC Twente
L1-4
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Mar 1

Excelsior
W0-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

Feb 22

Heracles
W4-0
90
1
1
0
0
9.0
Go Ahead Eagles

May 10

Eredivisie
PSV Eindhoven
1-4
90‎’‎
6.1

May 3

Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam
2-2
90‎’‎
6.7

Apr 23

Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar
0-0
90‎’‎
7.7

Apr 11

Eredivisie
FC Groningen
0-0
90‎’‎
7.8

Apr 5

Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle
5-0
90‎’‎
7.2
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 48%
  • 40Shots
  • 6Goals
  • 5.35xG
4 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationSet pieceResultGoal
0.99xG0.99xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,742

Shooting

Goals
6
Expected goals (xG)
5.16
xG on target (xGOT)
6.06
Non-penalty xG
5.16
Shots
40
Shots on target
19
Headed shots
12

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
1.62
Successful passes
1,388
Successful passes %
86.2%
Accurate long balls
73
Accurate long balls %
49.3%
Chances created
14
Big chances created
3
Successful crosses
4
Successful crosses %
22.2%

Possession

Successful dribbles
22
Successful dribbles %
66.7%
Duels won
163
Duels won %
56.0%
Aerial duels won
59
Aerial duels won %
49.6%
Touches
2,143
Touches in opposition box
49
Dispossessed
17
Fouls won
41

Defending

Defensive contributions
223
Tackles
44
Interceptions
53
Blocked shots
21
Fouls committed
14
Recoveries
170
Possession won final 3rd
9
Dribbled past
28
Clearances
105
Clean sheets
8
Goals conceded while on pitch
47
xG against while on pitch
56.65

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Melle Meulensteen is a 26-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Go Ahead Eagles, born on July 4, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Melle Meulensteen on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Melle Meulensteen has recorded 6 goals, 1 assist, 2,742 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.16, 2 yellow cards.

Melle Meulensteen scores highly on Matches, Started, and Minutes compared to defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie.

Melle Meulensteen's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Melle Meulensteen's next match is on May 17, 2026 when Go Ahead Eagles face NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie.

Explore Melle Meulensteen's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Melle Meulensteen's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Melle Meulensteen currently plays for Go Ahead Eagles alongside Luca Plogmann, Alfons Sampsted, Gerrit Nauber, Joris Kramer, Dean James, Jakob Breum, Evert Linthorst, Stefán Sigurdarson, Søren Tengstedt, Oskar Siira Sivertsen, Robbin Weijenberg, Victor Edvardsen, Mathis Suray, Richonell Margaret, Jaden Slory, Eus Waayers, Jari De Busser, Thibo Baeten, Kenzo Goudmijn, Giovanni van Zwam, Julius Dirksen, Finn Stokkers, Pim Saathof, Aske Adelgaard, Sven Jansen, Dani Tijman, Ofosu Boakye, Nando Verdoni, and Yassir Salah Rahmouni. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Melle Meulensteen's career has also included time at Sampdoria, Vitesse, RKC Waalwijk, and Preston North End.

Melle Meulensteen is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Melle Meulensteen has competed in Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, Europa League, Serie B, Coppa Italia, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Melle Meulensteen, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Melle Meulensteen to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches89%Shot attempts67%Goals81%
Chances created31%Aerial duels won89%Defensive contributions81%

Career

Senior career

Go Ahead EaglesAug 2025 - now
44
6
30
4
62
2
130
6
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Melle Meulensteen is a 26-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Go Ahead Eagles, born on July 4, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Melle Meulensteen on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Melle Meulensteen has recorded 6 goals, 1 assist, 2,742 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.16, 2 yellow cards.

Melle Meulensteen scores highly on Matches, Started, and Minutes compared to defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie.

Melle Meulensteen's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Melle Meulensteen's next match is on May 17, 2026 when Go Ahead Eagles face NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie.

Explore Melle Meulensteen's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Melle Meulensteen's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Melle Meulensteen currently plays for Go Ahead Eagles alongside Luca Plogmann, Alfons Sampsted, Gerrit Nauber, Joris Kramer, Dean James, Jakob Breum, Evert Linthorst, Stefán Sigurdarson, Søren Tengstedt, Oskar Siira Sivertsen, Robbin Weijenberg, Victor Edvardsen, Mathis Suray, Richonell Margaret, Jaden Slory, Eus Waayers, Jari De Busser, Thibo Baeten, Kenzo Goudmijn, Giovanni van Zwam, Julius Dirksen, Finn Stokkers, Pim Saathof, Aske Adelgaard, Sven Jansen, Dani Tijman, Ofosu Boakye, Nando Verdoni, and Yassir Salah Rahmouni. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Melle Meulensteen's career has also included time at Sampdoria, Vitesse, RKC Waalwijk, and Preston North End.

Melle Meulensteen is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Melle Meulensteen has competed in Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, Europa League, Serie B, Coppa Italia, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Melle Meulensteen, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Melle Meulensteen to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.