NEC Nijmegen fell 1-3 to Bodø/Glimt at Stadion de Goffert in the UEFA Champions League Playoff Round, but Darko Nejašmić still put in a standout shift. Across 90 minutes and 84 touches, the Croatian midfielder kept NEC organized and busy in the middle. His Sofascore Rating landed at 8.3, a mark that highlights control and work rate on a tough night. See the full match page on Sofascore for all event details.

Passing that set NEC’s tone

Nejašmić completed 56 of 66 passes for NEC Nijmegen. He connected on 38 of 45 in the opposition half and 18 of 21 in his own half. From deeper spots he tried 11 long balls and found teammates on 5 of them. Two key passes underlined his ability to unlock space around Bodø/Glimt’s shape.

The volume and accuracy kept NEC circulating possession in the right areas. His pass value on Sofascore’s model checked in at 0.37, a healthy contribution for a central midfielder. Right footed and wearing the No. 6, he offered reliable tempo. Even in a 1-3 result, his distribution gave NEC platforms to attack.

Defensive bite and rescue work

Out of possession, he delivered bite and timing. He attempted 4 tackles and won 3 of them. Twice he produced last-man tackles to halt danger. He added 7 ball recoveries and a blocked scoring attempt.

The duel picture shows 10 contests split evenly, with 5 won and 5 lost. In the air he lost 2 battles, but stayed active across second balls. He was dispossessed 2 times and logged 16 total possession losses, including 3 heavy touches. A defensive value of 1 on Sofascore’s scale points to where his night had the most impact.

Carrying the ball and pushing territory

With the ball at his feet, he recorded 29 carries over 178.5 meters of distance. Those runs produced 55.9 meters of net progression upfield. Zero progressive carries were logged, suggesting his forward gains arrived more through passing lanes than dribble bursts. His dribble value settled at 0.28, steady rather than risky.

He also tried 1 shot, which registered a slight negative on the model at -0.1. The playmaking came instead through those two key passes into useful zones. Across 84 touches, he remained a constant option for switches and resets. That presence helped NEC stitch phases together while chasing the game against Bodø/Glimt.

A strong individual note in a tough result

The scoreline read NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Bodø/Glimt in this UEFA Champions League Playoff Round meeting. Within it, an 8.3 Sofascore Rating stands out, with 10 the perfect mark on the platform. The number blends his passing volume with timely defensive stops and interventions. It also reflects 90 minutes of availability in a high-intensity tie.

Fans can scan the full breakdown and heat map on the match page and follow Darko Nejašmić on Sofascore for ongoing form. For the wider picture, keep up with the UEFA Champions League on Sofascore, including live player metrics and team trends. Performances at this level offer a blueprint for how NEC can control central spaces. If he keeps this balance, NEC have a dependable axis for the next assignment.