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Serbia vs Netherlands player ratings show a tight UEFA Nations League contest settled by a Mexx Meerdink brace, as the Netherlands won 1-2 away in Serbia on 27 September 2026. Meerdink was the standout performer with a match-high rating of 8.2, edging out Serbia forward Luka Jovic, whose goal kept the hosts in touch. This Serbia 1-2 Netherlands player ratings breakdown runs through every key performer from both sides.
Serbia vs Netherlands Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Mexx Meerdink was the match’s best performer, rated 8.2 as Netherlands’ man of the match.
- Netherlands player ratings averaged 6.91, well clear of the home side’s 6.42 average.
- Netherlands placed one player above 8.0 and seven above 7.0; Serbia had none above 8.0 and three above 7.0.
- Strahinja Pavlovic was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing on 5.63.
- Luka Jovic led Serbia’s ratings with a score of 7.84, the highest mark on the home side.
Serbia vs Netherlands Player Ratings
| Serbia | Rating | Netherlands | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jovic | 7.8 | Meerdink | 8.2 |
| Tadić | 7.2 | Verbruggen | 7.8 |
| Lukić | 7.1 | Reijnders | 7.4 |
| Vanja Milinković-Savić | 6.7 | Dumfries | 7.3 |
| Sergej Milinković-Savić | 6.5 | Veerman | 7.2 |
| Babic | 6.4 | Hecke | 7.1 |
| Gudelj | 6.4 | Til | 7.0 |
| Joveljić | 6.3 | Bommel | 7.0 |
| Nedeljkovic | 6.2 | Dijk | 6.9 |
| Kostić | 6.2 | Gakpo | 6.7 |
| Aleksandar Stankovic | 6.1 | Ven | 6.6 |
| Erakovic | 6.1 | Gravenberch | 6.6 |
| Živković | 6.0 | Summerville | 6.5 |
| Maksimović | 6.0 | Quinten Timber | 6.2 |
| Terzić | 5.9 | Taylor | 6.0 |
| Pavlovic | 5.6 | Jurriën Timber | 6.0 |
| Petrović | – | Hato | – |
| Filip Stankovic | – | Zirkzee | – |
| Samardzic | – | Flekken | – |
| Cvetkovic | – | Aké | – |
| Simić | – | Lang | – |
| Džodić | – | Roefs | – |
| Dragojević | – | Koopmeiners | – |
Top 5 Players
Mexx Meerdink (Netherlands, forward) earned the top rating of the match at 8.2, converting both of his side’s goals – the most of any player on the pitch. He also managed three shots on target, matching the best mark in the match, and created one big chance across his 80 minutes on the field.
Luka Jovic (Serbia, forward) was Serbia’s top performer, rated 7.84 after scoring their goal, the second-most of any player in the match. He fired six shots, tied for the most of anyone on the pitch, and won six duels, third-best in the match, despite playing only 45 minutes.
Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands, goalkeeper) rounded out the joint-second-highest rating on 7.84, making five saves, the second-most in the match, across his full 90 minutes between the posts.
Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands, midfielder) was rated 7.41, blocking a match-high three shots while also supplying four key passes, the second-most of anyone on the pitch. He also had six shots of his own, level for the most in the match, in 67 minutes on the field.
Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, defender) closed out the top five with a 7.29 rating, delivering three accurate crosses to match the best tally in the match. He also created one big chance and completed 46 accurate passes in his 80 minutes.
Man of the Match: Mexx Meerdink
This Serbia vs Netherlands man of the match verdict came down to the finest of margins, with Meerdink’s 8.2 rating edging Luka Jovic’s 7.84 by just 0.36 points. It was still enough to confirm Meerdink as the standout figure in a match Netherlands won 1-2, his brace ultimately proving decisive over Jovic’s own goalscoring contribution for Serbia.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadić (Serbia) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Meerdink (Netherlands) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| Dumfries (Netherlands) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Bommel (Netherlands) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Reijnders (Netherlands) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hecke (Netherlands) | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| Dijk (Netherlands) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Veerman (Netherlands) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Lukić (Serbia) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Aleksandar Stankovic (Serbia) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville (Netherlands) | 13 | 54% | 7 |
| Hecke (Netherlands) | 8 | 88% | 7 |
| Jovic (Serbia) | 12 | 50% | 6 |
| Veerman (Netherlands) | 9 | 67% | 6 |
| Dijk (Netherlands) | 8 | 63% | 5 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jovic (Serbia) | 3 | 50% | 6 |
| Reijnders (Netherlands) | 1 | 17% | 6 |
| Meerdink (Netherlands) | 3 | 60% | 5 |
| Bommel (Netherlands) | 1 | 25% | 4 |
| Summerville (Netherlands) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Veerman (Netherlands) | 0 | 5 |
| Tadić (Serbia) | 2 | 4 |
| Reijnders (Netherlands) | 0 | 4 |
| Dumfries (Netherlands) | 1 | 3 |
| Meerdink (Netherlands) | 1 | 3 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
Every tips.gg player rating for this match runs on a 1-10 scale calculated from each player’s individual match statistics, with a score of around 6.0 representing an average performance. The system draws on actions such as goals, saves, duels and passing to produce a single figure per player, and the highest score in the match – Meerdink’s 8.2 – is automatically identified as the best-in-match performer.
Serbia vs Netherlands Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in the Serbia vs Netherlands match?
Mexx Meerdink was the best-rated player on the pitch, finishing with a match rating of 8.2 after scoring both Dutch goals.
How did Serbia’s players rate in the 1-2 defeat?
Anyone checking Serbia player ratings today will see Luka Jovic top the home lineup on 7.84, with Serbia’s rated players averaging 6.42 and three of them reaching 7.0 or higher.
How did Netherlands’ players rate in the win?
Netherlands averaged 6.91 across their rated players, with Meerdink’s 8.2 leading a group of seven players rated 7.0 or above.
Who was rated the lowest in the match?
Serbia defender Strahinja Pavlovic was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing with a 5.63 rating.
What was the final score between Serbia and Netherlands?
Netherlands won the UEFA Nations League fixture 1-2 away at Serbia on 27 September 2026.