NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax — Pass Map

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NEC Nijmegen 2 – 2 AFC Ajax

Eredivisie · 20 Dec 2025

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Tactical Themes

Left-back dictating from deep

Y. Baas dominated possession with 76 accurate passes and 93 touches, establishing himself as Ajax's primary build-up initiator. His volume from the back provided crucial tempo control and threading options forward.

Defender creating genuine attacking chances

A. Gaaei registered 5 key passes and 0.639 expected assists from his defensive position. His offensive contributions turned defence into attack, providing creative thrust from an unconventional source.

Midfield grit in the trenches

Y. Regeer compiled 17 combined defensive actions across tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances. This intensity allowed Ajax to regain possession and disrupt opposition rhythm throughout the match.

Explosive cameo changes the game

R. Bounida generated 3 key passes and 0.074 expected assists in just 18 minutes off the bench. His quick impact injection provided fresh attacking impetus when Ajax needed momentum shift.