Sportsdunia brings you Netherlands vs Turkiye Player Ratings as the Dutch have passed the needle eye against Turkiye in the quarter-final of Euro 2024. Despite conceding first, the 1988 champions came back from the death to score an equaliser and later forced the opponents to commit an own-goal. It’s the first time since 2004 that Netherlands have gone through to a Euro semifinal.
Netherlands National Football Team Player Ratings vs Turkiye
Goalkeeper
Bart Verbruggen (6.9/10)
Played an important part in his team’s victory, denying chances after chances from Turkey’s attempts.
Defenders
Denzel Dumfries (7.2/10)
Spent 90 minutes in the game, which was a sign of how important his appearance is for Netherlands.
Stefan De Vrij (7.1/10)
Brought Netherlands back from the death in the 70th minute of the game
Virgil van Dijk (7.3/10)
Led the defence of Netherlands to intercept and cut several chances for the Turks, picking a yellow for himself in the process.
Nathan Ake (6.9/20)
Provided help to the likes of Tijjani Reijnders and Cody Gakpo in accordance with their attacking plan.
Midfielders
Jerdy Schouten (6.9/10)
Intercepted the ball well every time it reached his area and also initiated attacking transitions, as well as distribution of the ball.
Tijjani Reijnders (6.8/10)
Made several threats to Turkiye’s defence throughout the game before being subbed off in the second half.
Forwards
Steven Bergwijn (6.7/10)
Penetrating from the right flank to put Turkiye under pressure, worked hand in hand with Xavi Simmons and Memphis Depay.
Xavi Simmons (6.7/10)
One of the Dutch’s best attacking dynamo. He kept Turkiye’s defenders under immense pressure throughout his stint in the game.
Cody Gakpo (7.2/10)
Couldn’t deliver a goal like he usually does, but still played an important part in Netherlands victory.
Memphis Depay (6.7/10)
Nothing but a distraction for the Turks as his chances and attempt still couldn’t find the back of the net.
Substitutions
Wout Weghorst (6.9/10)
Came on in the second half to add more pressure for Turkiye, which he did.
Jeremie Frimpong (6.5/10)
Replacing the sharpless Memphis Depay who failed to impress the fans, still counted as work as the goal came after he was brought on.
Micky van de Ven (6.6/10)
Came on to give a fresher legs to the Netherlands team.
Joey Veerman (6.8/10)
Expected to keep the intensity in the midfield when replacing Reijnders in the second half.
Joshua Zirkzee (6.8/10)
He came to maintain the lead by replacing Xavi Simmons. Player his role really well.
Manager – Ronald Koeman – 7
On point decision to replace Depay and putting on players like Weghorst and Frimpong to give the Netherlands a real dangerous frontline.
Turkiye National Football Team Player Ratings vs Netherlands
Goalkeeper
Mert Günok (6.8/10)
Made several saves to protect his team’s initial lead, but unfortunately conceded two goals within six minutes in the second half.
Defenders
Samet Akaydin (6.7/10)
A worthy opponent for the likes of Gakpo and Van de Ven, as he blocked several chances.
Abdülkerim Bardakcı (6.7/10)
Apart from defending, he also helped Turkiye in attacking by creating several chances inside the Dutch box.
Kaan Ayhan (6.6/10)
Gakpo and Simmons were having a tough game when he was around, blocking and intercepting their ball attempts.
Ferdi Kadıoğlu (6.7/10)
Helped his team in attacking plan, but also kept showing impressive defending capabilities throughout the game.
Mert Müldür (6/10)
Struggled to defend the Netherlands’ attacks, ended up scoring an own-goal which eliminated his team.
Midfielders
Hakan Çalhanoğlu (7/10)
One of the most active players on the pitch. He created chances to attack Netherlands time and again throughout the game.
Salih Özcan (6/10)
Couldn’t impress the coach enough, being subbed off in the 77th minute right after the Netherlands took the lead.
Kenan Yıldız (6.5/10)
He sent multiple shots flying towards the Netherlands goal, but none of them were converted to a goal. Decent overall in the game.
Arda Guler (7/10)
Not his day despite creating several chances that his teammates couldn’t convert. A real find in this tournament with a bright future!
Forwards
Barış Alper Yılmaz (6.5/10)
Caused a lot of trouble for the Netherlands and Virgil van Dijk had to mark him very cautiously.
Substitutions
Mehmet Zeki Celik (6.6/10)
Despite a decent performance from the bench, Celik still couldn’t save his country from elimination.
Okay Yokuslu (6.6/10)
Was seen running down the flank to create chances for Turkiye on multiple occasions, but ended up with nothing.
Kerem Akturkoglu (6.8/10)
Replacing Yildiz to make a difference, which he failed to.
Cenk Tosun (6.5/10)
Did not have enough time to give his best and help his side to get back into the game.
Semih Kilicsoy (6.6/10)
Decent performance, nothing extra-ordinary