Xander van der Velde

First senior season on record — and already on the pitch for 100% of Helmond Sport's available minutes, one of the top game-time debuts in the Eerste Divisie this season.

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

Xander van der Velde is a 19-year-old defensive midfielder at Helmond Sport, rated 47.792 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (21.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.93 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Velde.

On the season, Velde graded 6 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 3.934 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Velde, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 48. At 19 Velde is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 11.3 reflects that trajectory.

47.792

Ratingi

a solid contributor and squad regular

6.3

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

21.4%

Minutes

limited game time

3.93

Def. actions / 90

solid defensive volume

Output in context · Helmond Sport finished 18th of 20 · a relegation-threatened side

Apps

3.93

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.93 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume across 4 appearances. Doing that for a relegation-threatened side (18th of 20) is harder than the bare numbers suggest: a back line under more pressure has to defend more often and protects fewer leads, so the volume — and any clean sheets — carry real weight.

Strengths

Defensive volume. 3.93 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

Game time. Only 21.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

Rated 47.792 overall — a solid contributor and squad regular. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.93 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 19 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (99/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %21.4%

Available fixtures4 of 4

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 903.934

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Shot conversion %0

Shot accuracy %100

Pass accuracy %81

Dribble success %60

Cards / 900

Foul involvement / 902.213

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~14), then tapers with age. At 19, Velde sits on 11.3, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Velde's projected Rating — 47.792 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Eerste Divisie with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Shots on target1

Shots1

Passing

Assists0

Chances created2

Passes118

Pass accuracy81%

Possession

Successful dribbles6

Dribble success60%

Duels won25

Duels won %61%

Fouls won5

Defending

Tackles11

Interceptions3

Blocks2

Fouls committed4

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0

Red cards0

Transfer history

Helmond SportJul 2026 – nowFree

KV Mechelenuntil Jul 2026

About Xander van der Velde

Xander van der Velde is a 19-year-old defensive midfielder who plays for Helmond Sport. Helmond Sport currently sit 18th of 20 in the Eerste Divisie.

This season

In the current season, Xander van der Velde has made 4 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 366 minutes.

Xander van der Velde's next match is on September 4, 2026, when Helmond Sport face VVV Venlo at home in the Eerste Divisie.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Xander van der Velde at 47.792 with a Season form score of 6.3. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Xander van der Velde's career has also included time at KV Mechelen.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.