R. van Drongelen
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Samsunspor.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Süper Lig | 32 | 2 | 1 | 2822 | 7.06 |
 UEFA Europa Conference League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 900 | 7.04 |
 Türkiye Kupası | 3 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 6.9 |
 UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
R. van Drongelen is a 27-year-old central defender at Samsunspor, rated 43.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 92nd of 326 on scout potential in the Süper Lig. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (95% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.25 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Drongelen.
Judged on this season alone, Drongelen graded 34 — a strong campaign that ranks top 26% of the 50 centre-backs in the Süper Lig, on 8 clean sheets and 3.253 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 48 → 34). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 43, top 26% of the 50 centre-backs in the Süper Lig. At 27 Drongelen is in his prime years, and a market index of 13.2 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Samsunspor finished 7th of 18 · a mid-table side
3.25 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 8 clean sheets across 32 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 95% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 43.1, Drongelen carries the 13th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Süper Lig (top 26%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.25 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
