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Our Netherlands vs Serbia player ratings cover a 2-1 UEFA Nations League win for the Dutch on 4 October 2026, with Teun Koopmeiners the standout performer on a match rating of 8.46. These Netherlands 2-1 Serbia player ratings also saw Joshua Zirkzee and Virgil van Dijk feature prominently for the hosts, while Mihajlo Cvetkovic was the pick of a battling Serbia side.
Netherlands vs Serbia Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Teun Koopmeiners takes the Netherlands vs Serbia man of the match award with a rating of 8.46.
- Netherlands averaged 6.9 across 16 rated players, while Serbia’s 16 rated players averaged 6.38.
- Netherlands had 1 player rated 8.0 or higher and 4 at 7.0 or higher; Serbia had none at 8.0+ and just 1 at 7.0+.
- Strahinja Pavlovic was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing on 5.38.
- Koopmeiners also topped the match for shots on target, registering three during Netherlands’s win.
Netherlands vs Serbia Player Ratings
| Netherlands | Rating | Serbia | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koopmeiners | 8.5 | Cvetkovic | 7.7 |
| Zirkzee | 7.8 | Milinković-Savić | 6.9 |
| Zechiel | 7.2 | Živković | 6.8 |
| Dijk | 7.1 | Kostić | 6.7 |
| Bommel | 7.0 | Samardzic | 6.6 |
| Meerdink | 6.9 | Tadić | 6.5 |
| Ven | 6.9 | Nedeljkovic | 6.5 |
| Veerman | 6.8 | Jovic | 6.4 |
| Dumfries | 6.8 | Stefan Gudelj | 6.3 |
| Hato | 6.7 | Babic | 6.3 |
| Reijnders | 6.6 | Terzić | 6.2 |
| Verbruggen | 6.6 | Nemanja Gudelj | 6.2 |
| Lang | 6.5 | Aleksandar Stankovic | 6.0 |
| Summerville | 6.4 | Lukić | 5.9 |
| Quinten Timber | 6.4 | Maksimović | 5.7 |
| Gravenberch | 6.3 | Pavlovic | 5.4 |
| Til | – | Joveljić | – |
| Frimpong | – | Rosić | – |
| Jurriën Timber | – | Filip Stankovic | – |
| Taylor | – | Simić | – |
| Flekken | – | Mimović | – |
| Aké | – | Erakovic | – |
| Roefs | – | Dragojević | – |
Top 5 Players
Teun Koopmeiners led the way with a rating of 8.46, scoring once to match the joint-high goal tally in the match while also delivering a match-high three accurate crosses from a deep role.
Joshua Zirkzee earned a 7.81 rating after scoring in 45 minutes on the pitch for Netherlands, matching the match’s joint-high goal return.
Mihajlo Cvetkovic was Serbia’s standout at 7.72, scoring his side’s goal while leading the match with two successful dribbles and matching the joint-highest shot count on five attempts.
Virgil van Dijk rated 7.09 across 90 minutes, winning a match-high nine clearances and three aerial duels while also registering four shots, the third-most of anyone on the pitch.
Mexx Meerdink completed his 45 minutes on the pitch with a rating of 6.92, winning four duels.
Man of the Match: Teun Koopmeiners
Koopmeiners finished 0.65 of a rating point clear of teammate Joshua Zirkzee in second place, making him the clearest standout of the contest. Beyond his attacking numbers, he also contributed three key passes, four clearances and 69 accurate passes, each ranking third in the match for those metrics and underlining his influence from a deep role.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koopmeiners (Netherlands) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Summerville (Netherlands) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| Reijnders (Netherlands) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Kostić (Serbia) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Tadić (Serbia) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dijk (Netherlands) | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Dumfries (Netherlands) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Babic (Serbia) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Lukić (Serbia) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Ven (Netherlands) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville (Netherlands) | 9 | 89% | 8 |
| Pavlovic (Serbia) | 15 | 47% | 7 |
| Dumfries (Netherlands) | 13 | 54% | 7 |
| Nedeljkovic (Serbia) | 7 | 86% | 6 |
| Lukić (Serbia) | 13 | 38% | 5 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cvetkovic (Serbia) | 2 | 40% | 5 |
| Reijnders (Netherlands) | 2 | 40% | 5 |
| Dijk (Netherlands) | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Koopmeiners (Netherlands) | 3 | 100% | 3 |
| Veerman (Netherlands) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Summerville (Netherlands) | 0 | 4 |
| Kostić (Serbia) | 0 | 4 |
| Tadić (Serbia) | 1 | 3 |
| Koopmeiners (Netherlands) | 0 | 3 |
| Reijnders (Netherlands) | 1 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg player ratings run on a 1-10 scale, where a score of roughly 6.0 reflects an average performance. Each rating is calculated from a player’s individual match statistics, and the highest-rated player in the match – here Koopmeiners – is flagged as the best performer.
Netherlands vs Serbia Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in the Netherlands vs Serbia match?
Teun Koopmeiners was the best performer, rated 8.46 after scoring and creating chances from a deep role.
What did Netherlands player ratings today look like?
Netherlands’s 16 rated players averaged 6.9, with one player rated 8.0 or higher and four at 7.0 or higher, led by Koopmeiners.
What did Serbia player ratings look like?
Serbia’s 16 rated players averaged 6.38, with Mihajlo Cvetkovic their top performer at 7.72 and three players rated below 6.0.
Who was rated lowest in the match?
Strahinja Pavlovic was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing with a rating of 5.38.
What was the final score in Netherlands vs Serbia?
Netherlands won the UEFA Nations League meeting 2-1 on 4 October 2026.