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Groningen most-used starting XI36 MATCHES
Groningen's most-used starting XI last season, across 36 official matches, was Vaessen in goal, a back four of Blokzijl, Peersman, Janse and Rente, and Bergen leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKVaessen
- DEFBlokzijl
- DEFPeersman
- DEFJanse
- DEFRente
- MIDSchreuders
- MIDTaha
- MIDWerff
- MIDJonge
- MIDResink
- FWDBergen
Team news
- No longer available: Peersman, Janse (on loan at Jong Ajax) and Taha.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Groningen last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Last Season's Most Common Groningen XI
Based on 36 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
- MIDResink3/3 penalties scored
Groningen fixtures
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- Who started Groningen's last match?
- Groningen's starting XI on 21 May 2026 in the Eredivisie (4-2-3-1): E. Vaessen, M. Rente, T. Blokzijl, D. Janse, M. Peersman, T. Land, T. de Jonge, T. Hernes, D. van der Werff, J. Schreuders, T. van Bergen.
- What was Groningen's last result?
- Groningen lost to Ajax 0–2 on 21 May 2026.
- When did Groningen last win?
- Groningen last won on 17 May 2026, beating Heracles 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Groningen?
- S. Resink has taken the most penalties for Groningen in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 of 3.
- Who has made the most starts for Groningen in the 2025-26 season?
- T. Blokzijl leads with 36 starts for Groningen across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Groningen use most often?
- Groningen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 25 of their 36 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Groningen goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- E. Vaessen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Groningen in the 2025-26 season, starting 31 matches.
- Which Groningen defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- T. Blokzijl has made the most starts as defender for Groningen in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
- Which Groningen midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- Y. Taha has made the most starts as midfielder for Groningen in the 2025-26 season, starting 34 matches.
- Which Groningen forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- T. van Bergen has made the most starts as forward for Groningen in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
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