Netherlands 7-0 Greece Player Ratings: Reijnders Hat-Trick Inspires Oranje To Record 7-0 Mauling Against Ethnikis

Xavi Hernandez and the Netherlands simply dismantled Greece in a 7-0 thrashing that felt ruthless from the first whistle on Friday, November 13, 2026. By the time Tijjani Reijnders completed his hat-trick, it felt like a training drill rather than a competitive match.

The rhythm for the clash was set early when Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring with a composed finish. After that, Greece’s back line collapsed mentally as much as tactically. The Dutch pressed intelligently, moved the ball with swagger, and repeatedly overloaded wide areas, especially down Denzel Dumfries’ flank.

At the other end, Greece had flickers of resistance but no real belief. Konstantinos Karetsas created a couple of half-chances, and Konstantinos Mavropanos missed a big header at 3-0 that might at least have changed the tone. Instead, every Greek mistake was punished clinically, and the gap in confidence grew wider with every wave of orange shirts at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

Oranje fans can read here the official Netherlands vs Greece player ratings.

Greece Player Ratings vs Netherlands

Goalkeeper

Konstantinos Tzolakis - 5: We noticed early he looked rattled under crosses, though his shot-stopping was not awful. He made several decent saves, including strong efforts from Gakpo, Summerville, and Veerman. Still, conceding seven goals will always drag a rating down, even if the defenders abandoned him. His distribution was mixed, with some useful long balls but also cheap turnovers. From our perspective, the scoreline flatters the outfield chaos more than it damns him individually.

Defenders

Konstantinos Mavropanos - 3.5: This was a nightmare outing, and you could almost see his confidence draining. He conceded corners early and never truly recovered positionally against the Dutch interchanges. The big missed header at 30 minutes summed up his evening, a rare attacking contribution wasted. The error that led to a goal reflected poor concentration more than lack of ability. From our perspective, he looked overwhelmed by the movement of Reijnders and Malen.

Panagiotis Retsos - 4: Retsos tried to play out calmly, and his passing numbers actually looked clean. But defensively, he was dragged out of shape far too easily by rotations on his side. We noticed him slow to react on second balls around the box. The Netherlands exploited that indecision, attacking the spaces behind him relentlessly. He never imposed himself physically in duels, which Greece badly needed.

Lazaros Rota - 5: Rota kept his passing tidy, but it felt very conservative almost fearful. He committed a clumsy foul in the second half, a sign of frustration. What stood out to us was his reluctance to push high, probably under strict instructions. That left Greece pinned back and invited more Dutch pressure. Defensively he wasn’t the worst, but he rarely broke the press or changed momentum.

Konstantinos Tsimikas - 5: We expected far more from a player of his pedigree. Tsimikas had a few solid defensive recoveries and drew one useful foul, but his trademark delivery never really arrived. When Greece needed him to drive forward and lift the team, he stayed deep. His body language felt subdued, almost resigned, especially after the fourth goal. Overall, a quiet and disappointing night from a normally reliable outlet.

Midfielders

Athanasios Androutsos - 6: Among the Greek midfielders, he was one of the few who looked composed. He linked play reasonably well and produced a couple of smart passes into the final third. What stood out to us was his willingness to show for the ball even under heavy pressure. Defensively he worked hard, though he was sometimes overrun by Dutch runners between the lines. In a 7-0 defeat, he at least tried to keep some structure.

Konstantinos Karetsas - 6: Karetsas actually had moments that hinted at real quality despite the carnage behind him. He saw a shot blocked early and later missed narrowly wide from the right side of the box. His corner delivery led to Mavropanos’ big headed chance, so he did create. However, we also noticed frequent turnovers when he tried risky passes under pressure. Overall, he showed bravery on the ball but lacked the supporting cast to make it matter.

Christos Tzolis - 6: Tzolis produced Greece’s clearest first-half chance, forcing a smart save from Verbruggen. He also had a couple of shots from outside the box, one of which was blocked. We liked his willingness to run at defenders even when the scoreline was ugly. At times, he overdid it and lost possession in dangerous zones. Still, compared to others, his intent and energy were at least visible and genuine.

Nectarios Triantis - 5.5: Triantis had a chaotic start with a handball and a few clumsy fouls. He then settled slightly and even tried his luck from distance, missing just wide. From our perspective, he struggled most with the speed of Dutch combinations around the box. His interceptions and long balls showed some potential, but decision-making remained inconsistent. On another night in a calmer game, his performance might look very different.

Forwards

Fotis Ioannidis - 6: Ioannidis had a rollercoaster of a first half. His disallowed goal after VAR felt like a gut punch for Greece, you could see the frustration. He battled physically, winning some duels and drawing fouls, but also committed a couple himself. What stood out was his work rate pressing from the front despite the scoreline. Still, heavy touches and an offside call undercut his impact before he was subbed.

Vangelis Pavlidis - 6: As captain, Pavlidis was visibly irritated yet kept demanding the ball. He linked play decently, providing the assist for Tzolis’ chance before half-time. His own shot early in the second half was blocked, summing up Greece’s luck. We noticed he tried to track back and help the midfield, sometimes leaving the box empty. He worked hard but never looked like turning the tide.

Substitutes

Tasos Douvikas - 5.5: Coming on at 64 minutes, he barely had a platform to influence the game. We saw a few intelligent runs, but service into him was almost non-existent. By that stage, the Dutch had eased slightly yet remained in full control. He pressed without much coordination from those behind him. Hard to judge him harshly, but he never really changed the tempo.

Tasos Bakasetas - 5.5: Bakasetas entered with the score already 7-0, which is a brutal context. He tried to orchestrate possession, dropping deep to get on the ball. However, his passes tended to be sideways, understandably risk-averse. From our perspective, he lacked the sharpness to break the Dutch lines. The game was gone, and his cameo felt more like damage limitation.

Giorgos Masouras - 5.5: Masouras brought some fresh legs on the flank but not much end product. We noticed a couple of decent runs in behind that teammates ignored. His defensive support was honest, tracking Dutch fullbacks when possible. Still, the Netherlands controlled territory so completely that he saw little of the ball. Another substitute trapped by the match context more than his own performance.

Manager

I. Jovanović - 3.5: The game plan simply collapsed within twenty minutes. Greece’s defensive line looked unsure whether to press or drop, leaving huge pockets of space. From our perspective, there was no clear adjustment after the second or third goal. The midfield screen never protected the centre-backs, and the wide areas were constantly overloaded. Substitutions came late and felt more cosmetic than truly tactical.

Netherlands Player Ratings vs Greece

Goalkeeper

Bart Verbruggen - 6.5: Verbruggen had a strangely quiet night for a 7-0 win. He made one excellent save from Tzolis near half-time, staying big and balanced. His distribution was composed, usually choosing safe options rather than flashy long balls. We noticed his positioning was consistently calm, giving defenders confidence behind them. Not heavily tested, but everything he did, he did with assurance.

Defenders

Jan Paul van Hecke - 7: Van Hecke handled what little Greece offered with minimal fuss. He won most of his duels and dominated aerially when balls were pumped forward. What stood out to us was his crisp passing through the lines, especially into midfield. He also contributed a key pass from a set piece, showing threat in the final third. Overall, a quietly authoritative display in a very one-sided contest.

Micky van de Ven - 6.5: Van de Ven barely broke a sweat for large stretches. His passing was almost flawless, recycling possession and keeping tempo high. Defensively, he stepped in smartly when Greece tried to counter through the middle. We saw his pace used a few times to snuff out long balls. Solid, controlled, and in truth rarely challenged.

Jurriën Timber - 9: Timber was devastating, and from our perspective, one of the standout performers. Two goals from a defender in open play tells its own story. He timed his forward runs brilliantly, especially for the fifth and sixth goals. Defensively he was aggressive but tidy, winning key duels and reading danger early. His confidence on the ball, even in tight spaces, lifted the entire back line. An outstanding all-round performance justifying a huge rating.

Denzel Dumfries - 8.5: Dumfries lived permanently in Greece’s half, and they never solved him. Two assists and another big chance created highlight his attacking impact. We noticed his engine never stopped, constantly overlapping and dragging defenders away. He did miss a couple of headed chances, which actually could have made his night even bigger. Still, his physicality and timing of runs were relentless weapons on the right flank.

Midfielders

Frenkie de Jong - 7.5: De Jong dictated the early tempo with typical elegance. His passing accuracy was almost absurd, misplacing virtually nothing in 45 minutes. He dropped between centre-backs to build, then stepped into midfield to break lines. We noticed how Greece struggled to decide whether to follow him or hold shape. He left at half-time with the job effectively done, a controlled captain’s shift.

Joey Veerman - 8.5: Veerman orchestrated so much of the Dutch attacking play. Six key passes and a string of dangerous crosses underline his creativity. His through ball for Reijnders’ first goal was perfectly weighted. What stood out was how often he found pockets between Greece’s midfield and defence. He combined intelligence with work rate, winning tackles and recovering the ball several times. A top-tier midfield display that deserved at least one assist, which he duly grabbed.

Tijjani Reijnders - 10: For us, the highest-rated player on the pitch and clear man of the match. A hat-trick from midfield, with ruthless finishing from different angles and distances. His movement into the box totally baffled Greece’s defenders, who never tracked him properly. He also linked play neatly, rarely wasting possession despite his advanced role. Every time he surged forward, you felt something dangerous was coming. In a 7-0 win, he still managed to stand out above everyone else.

Forwards

Crysencio Summerville - 8: Summerville set the tone with the opener, finishing calmly into the corner. After that, his dribbling constantly unsettled the Greek back line. We noticed he tracked back more than some might expect, helping Dumfries defensively. His five successful dribbles showed both confidence and close control. A really vibrant, hungry performance from the wide forward role.

Cody Gakpo - 7: Gakpo was maybe the quietest of the front line but still useful. He found good positions, forcing a strong save from Tzolakis with one effort. Some of his link play was neat, though his crossing and final ball wavered. From our perspective, he drifted inside effectively, opening lanes for Van de Ven and Summerville. Subbed early in the second half, perhaps with minutes management in mind.

Donyell Malen - 9: Malen’s all-action display was a joy to watch. One goal, two assists and constant menace between the lines. His movement off Timber and Reijnders’ surges created chaos for Greece. He also worked hard out of possession, pressing defenders into rushed clearances. From our view, he was only just behind Reijnders in influence. Every touch felt purposeful, and his finishing for the seventh goal was ice-cold.

Substitutes

Teun Koopmeiners - 6.5: Coming on at the break, he kept things tidy in midfield. He didn’t need to force the issue with the game already decided. His positioning protected the back line and allowed others to stay adventurous. We noticed his calmness under pressure, even when Greece tried late counters. A simple but effective cameo.

Ruben van Bommel - 6: Van Bommel had limited time to shine but showed some nice touches out wide. He made clever supporting runs, even if the final ball did not always reach him. By then the Netherlands were managing energy more than chasing more goals. Still, he slotted into the system without disrupting rhythm. A steady, if unspectacular, contribution.

Gjivai Zechiël - 6: Zechiël replaced Reijnders with the game completely done as a contest. His main task was ball retention rather than risk-taking. He circulated possession sensibly and maintained the Dutch structure in midfield. From our perspective, he looked composed, which is encouraging in such a dominant side. Not the kind of game for headline moments, but he did nothing wrong.

Manager

X. Hernández - 8.5: The Dutch coach got almost everything right on the night. His attacking structure maximised the strengths of Reijnders, Malen and Dumfries. We noticed clever rotations between midfield and full-backs that Greece never solved. The press was coordinated and aggressive, yet the team never looked stretched. Substitutions were timely, protecting key players once the result was beyond doubt. Tactically and psychologically, his side looked a level above.