How many shots Netherlands take, and who shoots most.
Updated 4 October 2026, after the last game
The Netherlands take 15.2 shots per game in 2026, the 10th most of the 54 national teams on their 2026 record and above the average of 12.1, across 12 games, while Germany take the most with 19.3.
The Netherlands concede 10.6 shots per game in 2026, the 17th fewest of the 54 national teams on their 2026 record and below the average of 12.0, across 12 games, while North Macedonia concede the most with 18.9.
Tijjani Reijnders has had the most shots for the Netherlands in 2026, 25 in 10 appearances, 2.50 a game, ahead of Cody Gakpo with 23 and Crysencio Summerville with 14, across all competitions.
Cody Gakpo is the the Netherlands player most likely to have two or more shots, with two or more shots in seven of their 10 games in 2026, 70%, ahead of Tijjani Reijnders on 60% and Donyell Malen on 57%.
The Netherlands have had over 13.5 shots in seven of their last 10 games, 70%, averaging 16.6 a game, with three of three away and four of seven at home, across all competitions.
The Netherlands games have averaged 27.2 shots in all over their last 10 games, both sides counted, from 17 to 36 a game, and six of those 10 went over 25.5 shots.
The Netherlands take more shots away from home, 17.9 a game in their last seven away games against 13.8 in their last 10 at home, and went over 13.5 shots in six of those away games.
The Netherlands take fewer shots in the first half, 7.0 a game before the break against 9.6 after it over their last 10 games, and went over 6.5 first-half shots in four of those 10.
The Netherlands had 25 shots away at Serbia on 27 September, their most in a game in 2026, against an average of 15.2 across their 12 games, and their fewest was two at home to Ecuador on 31 March.
| Player | Apps | Shots | Per game | Games with 1+ | Games with 2+ | Games with 3+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tijjani Reijnders | 9 | 23 | 2.56 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Cody Gakpo | 8 | 20 | 2.50 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Crysencio Summerville | 10 | 14 | 1.40 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Mexx Meerdink | 4 | 12 | 3.00 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Ryan Gravenberch | 10 | 11 | 1.10 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Virgil van Dijk | 10 | 11 | 1.10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Donyell Malen | 5 | 9 | 1.80 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Denzel Dumfries | 9 | 9 | 1.00 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan Paul van Hecke | 8 | 8 | 1.00 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Ruben van Bommel | 4 | 7 | 1.75 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Joey Veerman | 4 | 5 | 1.25 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 6 | 5 | 0.83 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Brian Brobbey | 7 | 5 | 0.71 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Micky van de Ven | 9 | 5 | 0.56 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Gjivai Zechiël | 2 | 3 | 1.50 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Noa Lang | 4 | 3 | 0.75 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Guus Til | 5 | 3 | 0.60 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinten Timber | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Zirkzee | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Kluivert | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Memphis Depay | 4 | 2 | 0.50 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenneth Taylor | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jurriën Timber | 2 | 1 | 0.50 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Aké | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Frenkie de Jong | 6 | 1 | 0.17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mats Wieffer | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lutsharel Geertruida | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Flekken | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin Roefs | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marten de Roon | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorrel Hato | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bart Verbruggen | 10 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | Netherlands | Opponent | Total | Netherlands first half |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 | Serbia (H) | UEFA Nations League | 2-1 | 22 | 14 | 36 | 14 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Greece (A) | UEFA Nations League | 2-2 | 19 | 8 | 27 | 5 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Serbia (A) | UEFA Nations League | 1-2 | 25 | 11 | 36 | 10 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Germany (H) | UEFA Nations League | 1-1 | 22 | 10 | 32 | 8 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Morocco (H) | World Cup | 1-1 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 3 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Tunisia (A) | World Cup | 1-3 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 12 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Sweden (H) | World Cup | 5-1 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 5 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Japan (H) | World Cup | 2-2 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 4 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Uzbekistan (H) | Friendly International | 2-1 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 6 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Algeria (H) | Friendly International | 0-1 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 3 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | Netherlands | Opponent | Total | Netherlands first half |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 | Serbia (H) | UEFA Nations League | 2-1 | 22 | 14 | 36 | 14 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Greece (A) | UEFA Nations League | 2-2 | 19 | 8 | 27 | 5 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Serbia (A) | UEFA Nations League | 1-2 | 25 | 11 | 36 | 10 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Germany (H) | UEFA Nations League | 1-1 | 22 | 10 | 32 | 8 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Morocco (H) | World Cup | 1-1 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 3 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Tunisia (A) | World Cup | 1-3 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 12 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Sweden (H) | World Cup | 5-1 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 5 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Japan (H) | World Cup | 2-2 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 4 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Uzbekistan (H) | Friendly International | 2-1 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 6 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Algeria (H) | Friendly International | 0-1 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Ecuador (H) | Friendly International | 1-1 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 1 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Norway (H) | Friendly International | 2-1 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 7 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands shots | Over 11.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Netherlands shots | Over 12.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Netherlands shots | Over 13.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Netherlands shots | Over 14.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Netherlands shots | Over 15.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Shots conceded | Over 11.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Shots conceded | Over 12.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Shots conceded | Over 13.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Shots conceded | Over 14.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |
| Shots conceded | Over 15.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |
| Total shots | Over 23.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Total shots | Over 25.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total shots | Over 27.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total shots | Over 29.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total shots | Over 31.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| First half | Second half | |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands shots | 7.0 | 9.6 |
| Shots conceded | 4.3 | 6.2 |
| Total shots | 11.3 | 15.8 |