Empire FGA
AZ Alkmaar · Eredivisie 0/16 T3 ⏳ · PROXY ONLY 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Sven Mijnans
🇳🇱
AZ Alkmaar · AM/CM · #10 Sparta Rotterdam · Former 🇳🇱 Netherlands · U21 · KNVB Cup 2026
10
AM/CM · U25 · 190cm · AZ Alkmaar · Dutch · Left Foot
Sven
Mijnans
Attacking Midfield Central Midfield AZ Alkmaar · Eredivisie 🇳🇱 Netherlands
25
Born 9 Mar 2000
7.6
Proxy FGA · U25
0/16
T3 Pending
190cm
Height
PROXY
T3 Status
⏳ T3 NOT VALIDATED — PROXY ESTIMATES ONLY AZ Alkmaar · Contract 2028 €15.0M Market Value · #818 Worldwide 11 Goals · 6 Assists · 30 Apps 2025/26 🚨 TRANSFERRED TO PSV — 6 Jul 2026 · €13M KNVB Cup 2025/26 · Eredivisie TOTM May 2025
Proxy FGA v3
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/ 10.0
Tier 1TM/FBref/FotMob/WikiExtensive
Tier 2CompositeProxy
Tier 3Scout0/16 ⏳
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CA (Empire Equiv.)
U25 AM · pending
PA TBD
⚠️ PROXY ESTIMATE CARD — U25 SENIOR · TIER 3 NOT VALIDATED
All attributes below are algorithmic projections based on Tier 1 statistical inference, age-cohort norms, and media scouting reports. No Empire scout has validated behavioral evidence via video analysis. This card is for internal tracking only and must not be used for recruitment decisions until T3_STATUS = SCOUT_VALIDATED. Dual-scoring (absolute + cohort percentile) applied per Lars Hallengren framework.
🚨 RECENT TRANSFER — PSV EINDHOVEN
On 6 July 2026, Sven Mijnans transferred to PSV Eindhoven for a reported €13 million on a five-year deal. All video links provided below are from his AZ Alkmaar 2025/26 season and represent the pre-transfer baseline for T3 validation. Card data reflects AZ period; PSV integration is ongoing.
🇳🇱 VV Spijkenisse → Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie debut · 2020) → AZ Alkmaar (€2.5M · 2023 · KNVB Cup 2026) → PSV Eindhoven (€13M · Jul 2026)
7.6
Proxy FGA
U25 · extensive T1
0/16
T3 Confirmed
↓ Pending
25
Years old
U25 cohort
190
cm · Tall AM
Physical outlier
PROXY
OBI_P
⏳ No video
PROXY
SII
⏳ No video
Profile
Full nameSven Mijnans
Born9 Mar 2000 · Spijkenisse, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Height190cm
Club (current)PSV Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Club (videos)AZ Alkmaar · Eredivisie
PositionAttacking Midfield / Central Midfield
FootLeft
Number#10 (AZ) / #21 (PSV)
Joined AZ31 Jan 2023 (from Sparta)
AZ ContractUntil 30 Jun 2028
PSV Transfer6 Jul 2026 · €13M · 5 years
Nationality🇳🇱 Netherlands
NTNetherlands U21
AgentKey United
Market value€15.00M
Tier 3 Status
0/16 validated
All Metrics Pending
OBI_P: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
OBI_T: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
OBI_S: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SPI: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
DMA: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SII_A: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SII_T: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SII_R: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
CRS: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
CLM: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
CHR: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
MCS: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
DYN: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
CRK: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
OMS: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SOA: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
Verdict
Sven Mijnans is a 25-year-old Dutch attacking midfielder who completed a sensational 2025/26 season with AZ Alkmaar before transferring to PSV Eindhoven for €13 million in July 2026. A product of the Spijkenisse amateur ranks, he rose through Sparta Rotterdam to become one of the Eredivisie's most productive midfielders: 30 league apps, 11 goals, 6 assists, 7.31 FotMob rating, KNVB Cup winner, and Eredivisie Team of the Month (May 2025). At 190cm with a left-footed striking technique, he is a significant physical and technical outlier for an attacking midfielder. All Empire FGA Tier 3 metrics remain pending.
Empire FGA Verdict
PROXY ONLY — U25 AM/CM · EXTENSIVE TIER 1 DATA, ZERO VALIDATED BEHAVIOR. Mijnans possesses one of the richest statistical profiles of any Dutch attacking midfielder in the Eredivisie: 11 goals and 6 assists in 30 league apps (2025/26), 4 goals in 10 Europa League apps, KNVB Cup winner, €15M market value, and a recent €13M transfer to PSV. The 190cm frame, left-footed power, and 11.73 xG vs 11 actual goals suggest elite finishing calibration. However, injury history (three separate layoffs in 2025/26: knee Aug-Sep 2025, hamstring Jan-Feb 2026) is a significant durability concern. No Empire scout has validated behavioral evidence. Priority action: complete video assessment of all nine provided AZ match links to validate OBI, DMA, and physical resilience before any scouting or recruitment use.
Top Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
U25 AM Percentile (Netherlands)
Age-cohort proxy · Dual scoring
Season Snapshot
2025/26 · AZ Alkmaar
Competition: AZ Alkmaar · Eredivisie
Appearances: 30 matches (27 starts)
Goals: 11
Assists: 6
Minutes: 2,350
FotMob rating: 7.31 avg
Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0

Europa League:
· 10 apps, 4 goals, 1 assist, 747 min

KNVB Cup:
· 4 apps, 1 goal, 360 min
· 🏆 Winner 2025/26

Shooting: 84 shots, 36 on target (43%), 11.73 xG
Passing: 902 successful, 81.8% completion, 53 chances created, 11 big chances
Duels: 91 won (43.3%), 15 aerial duels won (38.5%)

⚠️ Injury note: Three separate layoffs in 2025/26: knee (Aug-Sep 2025), unspecified (Aug 2025), hamstring (Jan-Feb 2026). Return from hamstring unknown per Transfermarkt.
⚠️ ALL ATTRIBUTES ARE PROXY ESTIMATES. Derived from Tier 1 inference + U25 AM cohort norms. No scout validation. Greyed circles = pending confirmation. Dual scoring (absolute + cohort percentile) required per Lars Hallengren framework. Injury history adds variance to physical/mobility projections.
Technical / Offensive
Mental
Physical
Proxy estimates · 190cm frame · Injury history
Attribute Radar
Proxy vs U25 AM Netherlands average · All pending validation · Injury caveat
Tier 1 — Transfermarkt · FBref · FotMob · Wikipedia · Flashscore · ESPN
Transfermarkt: Profile #578804 · Market value €15.00M · #818 worldwide · Contract AZ until 2028 · Left foot · Hamstring injury (return unknown)
FBref: Advanced Stats · 2025/26: 30 Eredivisie apps, 11 goals, 6 assists, 2,348 min
FotMob: Match Ratings & Heatmaps · 7.31 rating · 84 shots · 11.73 xG · 81.8% pass completion · 53 chances created
Wikipedia: Biography & Career · PSV transfer 6 Jul 2026 · €13M · 5-year deal
Flashscore: Injury history · knee Aug-Sep 2025 · hamstring Jan-Feb 2026
ESPN: AZ Alkmaar midfielder profile · live stats · game highlights

Data limitations:
· No GPS/tracking data publicly available
· Injury history incomplete (three separate layoffs in 2025/26)
· Small Europa League sample (10 apps, 747 min)
· No senior Netherlands caps (U21 only)
· PSV transfer = new tactical system, unassessed fit

Available signals:
· 11 goals + 6 assists in 30 Eredivisie apps = elite AM production
· 7.31 FotMob rating = top-10 Eredivisie AM
· 11.73 xG vs 11 actual goals = elite finishing calibration
· 53 chances created, 11 big chances = elite creation volume
· 4 goals in 10 Europa League apps = continental pedigree
· KNVB Cup 2025/26 winner = trophy validation
· €15M valuation + €13M PSV transfer = institutional belief
· 190cm + left foot = rare physical/technical profile for AM
· Eredivisie Team of the Month May 2025 = peer recognition
Tier 2 — Composite (Proxy)
POI (Position Intelligence): Proxy 7.5 — AM positional discipline with CM flexibility; 34 tackles + 16 interceptions = defensive contribution; drops deep to link play; 16 possession wins in final third = pressing intelligence

CPX (Composure): Proxy 7.5 — 81.8% pass completion under pressure; 1 yellow in 30 league apps = exceptional discipline; 11.73 xG vs 11 goals = clinical but not wasteful; occasional over-thinking in buildup per old scout notes

MOB (Mobility): Proxy 7.0 — 190cm frame = not explosive; 17 successful dribbles (38.6%) = competent but not elite; positional mobility preferred to direct carrying; injury history (knee + hamstring) renders projection uncertain

GRI (Ghost Run Index): Proxy 8.0 — 11 goals from AM = elite late arrivals; 115 touches in opposition box = high volume; underlapping runs from deep; 7 assists = creation from advanced positions

AMS (Anticipatory Movement): Proxy 8.0 — 53 chances created = elite anticipation of teammate runs; 11 big chances created = high-value passing decisions; 106 recoveries = active defensive anticipation

All Tier 2 composites flagged: T2_PROXY_ESTIMATE — derived from Tier 1 + media reports + U25 norms, no video confirmation. Injury history adds variance to all physical and mobility composites.
FGA Breakdown
T3 Warning · U25 Context
T3_STATUS: PENDING_VALIDATION

· 0 of 16 Tier 3 metrics confirmed
· No Empire scout video assessment
· No behavioral evidence logged
· U25 level = dual-scoring recommended
· Absolute score (vs seniors) is relevant metric
· Cohort percentile (vs U25) = secondary check
· Extensive Tier 1 data = lower variance than typical proxy
· Injury history = all physical/mobility T3 metrics require careful validation
· PSV transfer = new club context; AZ videos = pre-transfer baseline

DO NOT use for recruitment until T3 validated.

Lars Framework note:
At 25, Mijnans is at peak developmental window for AM/CM. Technical refinement (TCI) and mental maturity (MI) should be assessable. Physical intensity (PHYI) is the critical unknown due to recurring injuries (knee, hamstring). The 190cm frame is advantageous for aerial duels and physical presence but may compromise agility and repeated sprint ability. PSV's system under Peter Bosz demands high pressing and verticality — validate fitness for this tactical profile.
Top Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
School Averages (Proxy)
Philosophy Radar
Tactical Archetype (Proxy)
Proxy projection: "The Dutch Tower Playmaker" — a tall, left-footed attacking midfielder combining Dutch Total Football positional intelligence with direct goal-scoring threat. At 190cm, Mijnans is a significant physical outlier for the AM position, using his frame to win aerial duels, shield the ball in transition, and arrive late in the box for goals. His 11 goals in 30 Eredivisie apps (2025/26) demonstrate elite finishing volume for an AM, while 53 chances created and 11 big chances created show dual-threat capability. The left-footed power striking from distance is a signature weapon. However, the 190cm frame may compromise agility and repeated sprint ability — a critical question for PSV's high-pressing system. Without video validation, no specific philosophy alignment can be confirmed. The Dutch School fit is strongest (AZ academy methodology, Total Football upbringing, Spijkenisse roots). The Wenger Development fit reflects his late bloomer trajectory (amateur to Eredivisie within 3 years).
Proxy Tactical DNA
Tower PlaymakerLate Box Arrivals Left-Footed PowerChance Creator Pressing ContributorDual AM/CM
Career Timeline
Born 9 Mar 2000 · Spijkenisse, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Amateur roots. Born in Spijkenisse, began football at local club VV Spijkenisse. Brief stint at ADO Den Haag academy (2015-2016) before returning to Spijkenisse.
2016 — 2018 · VV Spijkenisse (Senior)
Amateur breakthrough. Made Derde Divisie debut in February 2018. Rapid progression from youth to senior football at hometown club.
May 2018 — Sparta Rotterdam
Professional debut. Joined Sparta Rotterdam. Made Tweede Divisie debut Nov 2018 for Jong Sparta. First team debut Sep 2020 vs Vitesse. First professional goal Oct 2020 vs AZ (4-4 equaliser after coming on at half-time).
Sep 2020 — Aug 2021 · Sparta Breakthrough
Eredivisie establishment. Extended contract to 2022 (Sep 2020), then to 2024 (Aug 2021). First professional start Oct 2020 (KNVB Cup vs ADO Den Haag). Brace vs Vitesse (2-2) Dec 2021. Helped Sparta avoid relegation.
31 Jan 2023 — AZ Alkmaar Transfer
Big move. Signed for AZ Alkmaar until 2028 for reported €2.5 million transfer fee. Immediate integration into first team. Adapted from Sparta's direct style to AZ's possession-based approach.
May 2025 — Eredivisie Team of the Month
Peer recognition. Named in Eredivisie Team of the Month for May 2025. Established as one of the league's elite attacking midfielders.
2025/26 — Sensational Season
Elite production. 30 Eredivisie apps, 11 goals, 6 assists, 2,350 min, 7.31 rating. 10 Europa League apps, 4 goals. 4 KNVB Cup apps, 1 goal. KNVB Cup winner 2025/26. Despite three injury layoffs.
6 Jul 2026 — PSV Eindhoven Transfer
Dutch giants. Transferred to PSV Eindhoven for reported €13 million on a five-year deal. Significant step up to perennial Eredivisie title challengers and Champions League regulars.
Career Statistics
Senior + International
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAssistsNotes
2018/19Jong SpartaTweede Divisie———Debut
2019/20Sparta RotterdamEredivisie———First team squad
2020/21Sparta RotterdamEredivisie—1—First goal vs AZ
2021/22Sparta RotterdamEredivisie———Contract extension
2022/23Sparta RotterdamEredivisie———Mid-season transfer
2022/23AZ AlkmaarEredivisie———Post-January
2023/24AZ AlkmaarEredivisie———Full season
2024/25AZ AlkmaarEredivisie———TOTM May 2025
2025/26AZ AlkmaarEredivisie30116Elite season · KNVB Cup
Career senior total (AZ 2025/26): ~44 apps, 16 goals, 7 assists across all comps · International: Netherlands U21 · Titles: KNVB Cup 2025/26
Medical & Physical
Current statusHamstring injury — Return unknown
Injury typeHamstring (per Transfermarkt)
2025/26 layoffs3 separate injuries
Knee injuryAug-Sep 2025 (6 weeks)
UnspecifiedAug 2025 (10 days)
HamstringJan-Feb 2026 (4 weeks)
Height190cm
Weight~82kg (est.)
FootLeft
Aerial duels38.5% won (moderate for 190cm)
Duels won43.3%
⚠️ Medical red flag: Three separate injury layoffs in 2025/26 (knee, unspecified, hamstring) = significant durability concern for a 25-year-old. Hamstring injury still active per Transfermarkt (return unknown). Historical data suggests recurring soft-tissue injuries often indicate underlying biomechanical or load-management issues. Post-recovery assessment mandatory before any recruitment decision. All physical proxy scores (SII_A, SII_T, SII_R, MOB, DYN) are flagged as high-variance pending medical clearance.
Scouting Report (Proxy)
No validated behavioral evidence · Tier 1 + media only · Injury caveat
Sven Mijnans is a 25-year-old Dutch attacking midfielder who completed a sensational 2025/26 season with AZ Alkmaar (30 Eredivisie apps, 11 goals, 6 assists, KNVB Cup winner) before transferring to PSV Eindhoven for €13 million in July 2026. A product of the Spijkenisse amateur ranks, he rose through Sparta Rotterdam to become one of the Eredivisie's most productive midfielders. At 190cm with a left-footed power strike, he is a significant physical and technical outlier for the AM position. However, three separate injury layoffs in 2025/26 (knee, hamstring) raise durability concerns. All Empire FGA Tier 3 metrics remain pending.
TIER 3 STATUS: PENDING_VALIDATION — No Empire scout has assessed Sven Mijnans via video or live observation. All metrics below are algorithmic projections or Tier 1 inference. This report cannot be used for recruitment decisions. Additionally, the active hamstring injury and 2025/26 injury history invalidate all physical and mobility projections until full medical clearance.
Positive filters (Tier 1 derived — UNVALIDATED):
· Elite production for position: 11 goals + 6 assists in 30 Eredivisie apps as AM = top-5 league output
· Finishing calibration: 11.73 xG vs 11 actual goals = elite clinical efficiency
· Creation volume: 53 chances created, 11 big chances created = elite playmaking
· Continental pedigree: 4 goals in 10 Europa League apps = European-level production
· Trophy validation: KNVB Cup 2025/26 winner with AZ
· Physical outlier: 190cm AM with left-footed power = rare profile
· Discipline: 1 yellow in 30 league apps = exceptional self-control
· Progressive fee trajectory: €2.5M (AZ 2023) → €13M (PSV 2026) = 5x value increase in 3 years
· Institutional belief: €15M market value, PSV 5-year contract = long-term validation
· Age trajectory: 25 = peak production window for AM/CM
· Versatility: AM primary, CM secondary = tactical flexibility
· Dutch football DNA: Spijkenisse → Sparta → AZ → PSV = complete Dutch football education
· Eredivisie TOTM May 2025 = peer recognition
Caution signals (data gaps + injury):
· Injury history: Three separate layoffs in 2025/26 — knee (Aug-Sep), unspecified (Aug), hamstring (Jan-Feb). Hamstring still active (return unknown).
· No senior international caps: U21 only = unproven at highest international level
· Aerial weakness: 38.5% aerial duel win at 190cm = below expected for frame
· Duel success: 43.3% overall = moderate physical competitiveness
· Dribbling: 38.6% success rate = not a line-breaker with ball
· Dispossessed: 33 times in 30 apps = turnover risk in tight spaces
· One-footed: Left-footed only = predictable under pressure from right side
· PSV system fit: Peter Bosz demands high pressing and verticality — unproven fit
· Small top-club sample: Only one season at elite Eredivisie level before PSV move
· Europa League defensive metrics: 14 times dribbled past in 10 apps = 1v1 vulnerability
· Recovery between sprints: Unknown given injury history
Critical gaps (what we do not know + injury impact):
· OBI_P (positional anticipation): No video — does he find space between lines before ball arrives?
· OBI_T (run timing): No video — are his late box arrivals timed or reactive?
· OBI_S (space architecture): No video — does he create passing angles for wingers/strikers?
· SII_A (explosive acceleration): INVALIDATED — injury recovery unknown
· SII_T (top-end speed): INVALIDATED — injury recovery unknown
· SII_R (recovery sprint): INVALIDATED — injury recovery unknown
· DMA (decision-making): No video — when to shoot, when to pass, when to hold? 84 shots = volume but efficiency?
· CHR (character/leadership): No scout observation — response to injuries, setbacks, pressure?
· MCS (mental competence): No behavioral evidence — focus across 90 minutes in tight matches?
· CLM (calmness): No pressure-event log — high-stakes moments under control?
· DYN (dynamism): INVALIDATED — injury recovery unknown
· CRK (creative risk): No video — does he attempt line-breaking passes or play safe? 81.8% completion = conservative?
· OMS (transition speed): No video — defensive transitions after attacking forays?
· SOA (speed on action): No video — pace with ball at feet vs without?
Empire FGA Proxy Assessment
PROXY ONLY — U25 AM/CM · EXTENSIVE TIER 1 DATA, ZERO VALIDATED BEHAVIOR, INJURY HISTORY ACTIVE. Mijnans possesses one of the most compelling statistical profiles of any Dutch attacking midfielder: 11 goals + 6 assists in 30 Eredivisie apps, 4 Europa League goals, KNVB Cup winner, €15M value, and a €13M PSV transfer. The 190cm left-footed profile is genuinely rare. However, the three separate injuries in 2025/26 and active hamstring (return unknown) are critical red flags for a player whose game relies on physical presence and repeated high-intensity movements. Priority action: (1) complete video assessment of all nine provided AZ match links for pre-injury baseline; (2) obtain full medical report on hamstring recovery and underlying biomechanical issues; (3) re-evaluate all physical metrics post-clearance; (4) assess PSV pre-season integration (Jul-Aug 2026) for tactical fit. DO NOT recommend recruitment until T3 validated AND medical clearance confirmed.
All T3 Scores (Pending)
OBI_PPositional Anticipation
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OBI_TRun Timing
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OBI_SSpace Architecture
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SPISpatial Performance
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DMADecision Making
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SII_AExplosive Accel
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SII_TTop-End Speed
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SII_RRecovery Sprint
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CRSClutch Response
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CLMCalmness
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CHRCharacter
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MCSMental Comp.
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DYNDynamism
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CRKCreative Risk
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OMSOmschakeling
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SOASpeed on Action
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