After missing out on promotion to the Dutch Eredivisie the season before, FC Zwolle won the Dutch Eerste Divisie Title in 2011-2012 and promotion to the Eredivisie. They were led by the 18 goals of Nassir Maachi. Willem II also return to the Eredivisie after only one season in the Eerste Divisie through the playoffs despite finishing 5th. Outstanding individual performances included Helmond Sport Jop van der Linden scoring seven times from direct free kicks and 21-year-old Mikhail Rosheuvel 14 assists with Almere City.
Final Standings
Top Individual Player's Statistics for League based on Minutes Played
Other Statistical Leaders
Goals: Tuyp (Vol) 20, Maachi (Zwo) 18, Quekel (Hel) 18, Lopes (DB) 16
Headed Goals: De Groot (Wil) 5, 4 players with 4.
Free Kick Goals: van der Linden (Hel) 7, Jansen (Ven) 4, van der Werff (Zwo) 4, van Hintum (Spt) 4.
Goals Outside Box: van der Linden (Hel) 8, Jansen (Ven) 7, van der Sloot (Oss) 6.
Assists: Rosheuvel (Alm) 14, Bel Hassani (Spt) 10, 7 players with 9.
Shots on Target: Rajcomar (MVV) 51, Tuyp (Vol) 51, Hossen (FS) 49, Maachi (Zwo) 48.
Game Winners: Tuyp (Vol) 6, Maachi (Zwo) 6, 5 players with 5.
Fouls Committed: El Makrini (Cam) 80, de Roon (Spt) 70, Bokila (Spt) 68 van Moorsel (DB) 67.
Yellow Cards: Kruijs (Vol) 10, de Lange (Alm) 10, 6 players with 9.
Red Cards: de Roon (Spt) 3, 9 players with 2.
2011-2012 Top 10 Players based on Statistical Output & Long Term Player Value
1. Danny Hoesen - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-1-danny-hoesen.html
2. Nassir Maachi - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-2-nassir-maachi.html
3. Mikhail Rosheuvel - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-3-mikhail.html
4. Jack Tuyp - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-4-jack-tuyp.html
5. Jeremy Bokila - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-5-jeremy-bokila.html
6. Erik Quekel - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-6-erik-quekel.html
7. Tom van Weert - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-7-tom-van-weert.html
8. Jarchinio Antonia http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-8-jarchinio.html
9. Serhat Koc - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-9-serhat-koc.html
10. Michal Janota - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eerste-divisie-10-michal-janota.html
Ajax Amsterdam won its second Eredivisie in a row and 31st all-time and despite selling their captain Jan Vertonghen they look to be strong in 2012-2013 by holding on to Christian Eriksen. Other Dutch clubs have sold key 2011-2012 players including Bas Dost, Luuk de Jong, Luciano Narsingh and Ola John. John Guidetti is also returning to Manchester City after scoring 20 goals on loan with Feyenoord. PSV have held on to Dries Mertens and with the the signing of Narsingh should challange Ajax for the 2012-2013 title.
Final Standings
Top Individual Player's Statistics for League based on Minutes Played
Other Statistical Leaders
Goals: Dost (Hrn) 32, L. de Jong (Twe) 25, Malki (RJC) 25, Mertens (PSV) 21.
Headed Goals: L. de Jong (Twe) 8, Dost (Hrn) 8, Altidore (AZ) 6, Toivonen (PSV) 6.
Free Kick Goals: Elm (AZ) 5, Mertens (PSV) 3, Goossens (NEC) 2. 12 players with 1.
Goals Outside Box: Mertens (PSV) 7, Elm (AZ) 6, John (Twe) 4, 8 players with 1.
Assists: Narsingh (Hrn) 19, Eriksen (Ajx) 17, John (Twe) 15, Junker (RJC) 14.
Shots on Target: Dost (Hrn) 62, Mertens (PSV) 57, L. de Jong (Twe) 56, Malki (RJC) 44.
Game Winners: Dost (Hrn) 10, L. de Jong (Twe) 7, 3 players with 6.
Fouls Committed: Rose (deG) 73, Quansah (Her) 71, Breukers (Her) 67, van Ginkel (Vit) 65.
Yellow Cards: Ramos (RKC) 11, Kappelhof (Grn) 10, Duits (RKC) 10, 5 players with 9.
Red Cards: Kieszek (RJC) 3, 5 players with 2.
2011-2012 Top 10 Players based on Statistical Output & Long Term Player Value
1. Dries Mertens - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-1-dries-mertens.html
2. Christian Eriksen - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-2-christian-eriksen.html
3. Bas Dost - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-3-bas-dost.html
4. Luuk De Jong - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-4-luuk-de-jong.html
5. Ola Toivonen - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-5-ola-toivonen.html
6. Douglas - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-6-douglas.html
7. Luciano Narsingh - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-7-luciano-narsingh.html
8. Jan Vertonghen - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-8-jan-vertonghen.html
9. John Guidetti - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-9-john-guidetti.html
10. Ola John - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dutch-eredivisie-10-ola-john.html
Nordsjaelland won its first Danish Superligaen title out lasting the highly favorite FC Kobenhavn beating them 2 games out of 3 in head to head matches and winning the league by two points. Clubs in the league have sold many of their top prospects over this summer, including Nordsjaelland selling Tobias Mikkelsen and Andreas Bjelland and FC Kobenhaven selling the top player in Denmark the past few seasons Dame N'Doye who was sold to Lokomotiv Moscow for €5M. Although two exciting strikers to look out for this season are Sylvester Igboun (Midtjylland) and Nicklas Helenius (Aalborg BK) who will look to continue the progress they showed last season.
Final Standings
Top Individual Player's Statistics for League based on Minutes Played
Other Statistical Leaders
Goals: N'Doye (FCK) 18, Helenius (AaB) 13, Santin (FCK) 13, Macena (ACH) 11.
Headed Goals: N'Doye (FCK) 5, 5 players with 3.
Free Kick Goals: 6 players with 2.
Goals Outside Box: Retov (ACH) 4, Poulsen (Mid) 4, Berg (Son) 4, 6 players with 3.
Assists: Poulsen (Mid) 9, Bolanos (FCK) 9, Kadrii (OBK) 8, 5 players with 7.
Shots on Target: N'Doye (FCK) 53, Krohn-Dahli (BIF) 33, Helenius (AaB) 31, Santin (FCK) 31.
Game Winners: N'Doye (FCK) 6, Beckmann (Nor) 6, Santin (FCK) 6, Helenius (AaB) 5.
Yellow Cards: Mendy (OBK) 10, Djemba-Djemba (OBK) 10, Nohr (ACH) 9, Mikkelsen (Sil) 9.
Red Cards: Moller-Christensen (OBK) 2, Runsewe (HBK) 2, Hansen (HBK) 2, 17 players with 1.
2011-2012 Top 10 Players based on Statistical Output & Long Term Player Value
1. Dame N'Doye - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-1-dame-ndoye.html
2. Sylvester Igboun - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-2-sylvester-igboun.html
3. Nicklas Helenius - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-3-nicklas-helenius.html
4. Tobias Mikkelsen - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-4-tobias-mikkelsen.html
5. Bashkim Kadrii - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-5-bashkim-kadrii.html
6. Andreas Bjelland - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-6-andreas-bjelland.html
7. Emil Larsen - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-7-emil-larsen.html
8. Jores Okore - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-8-jores-okore.html
9. Ragnar Sigurdsson - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-9-ragnar-sigurdsson.html
10. Michael Parkhurst - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/06/danish-superliga-10-michael-parkhurst.html
Slovan Liberec beat out last season champion Viktoria Pizen and Sparta Prague in a tight race to win the 2011-2012 Czech Gambrinus Liga despite Sparta winning the their first nine games and at that point leading the league by 10 clear points. Viktoria who also participated in the 2011-2012 UEFA Champions League was led by Vaclev Pilar who after the season joined German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. Other best individual performances from 2011-2012 league played on clubs lower in the table including David Lafata who scored 25 goals with Jablonec and Mlada Boleslav highly viewed prospect Jan Chramosta.
Final Standings
Top Individual Player's Statistics for League based on Minutes Played
Other Statistical Leaders
Goals: Lafata (Jab) 25, Bakos (Vik) 16, Stajner (SL) 15, Breznanik (SL) 12.
Headed Goals: Lafata (Jab) 7, Zahustel (MB) 5, Cisovsky (VP) 5, 2 players with 4.
Free Kick Goals: Bakos (Vik) 3, Stajner (SL) 2, 7 players with 1.
Goals Outside Box: Stajner (SL) 5, Bakos (Vik) 5, Bosancic (SL) 4, 6 players with 3.
Assists: Stajner (SL) 10, Lukes (BO) 8, 4 players with 7.
Shots on Target: Lafata (Jab) 53, Chramosta (MB) 38, Bakos (Vik) 35, Rabusic (SL) 34.
Game Winners: Rabusic (SL) 6, Lafata (Jab) 6, Stajner (SL) 5, Mahmutovic (Tep) 5.
Yellow Cards: Statsny (VZ) 11, Kuban (Slo) 10, Lataka (Slv 9, 7 players with 8.
Red Cards: Bodecek (VZ) 2, 39 players with 1.
2011-2012 Top 10 Players based on Statistical Output & Long Term Player Value
1. Jan Chramosta - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-1-jan-chramosta.html
2. Vaclav Pilar - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-2-vaclav-pilar.html
3. Michal Rabusic - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-3-michal-rabusic.html
4. Josef Husbauer - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-4-josef-husbauer.html
5. David Lafata - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-5-david-lafata.html
6. Leonard Kweuke - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-6-leonard-kweuke.html
7. Marek Hanousek - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-7-marek-hanousek.html
8. Ladislav Krejci - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-8-ladislav-krejci.html
9. Vladimir Darida - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-9-vladimir-darida.html
10. Milan Nitriansky - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/czech-gambrinus-liga-10-milan.html
Dinamo Zagreb won it's 14th league title in dominating fashion 21 points ahead of second place Hajduk Split. Dinamo lost only once all season (1-2 at 10th place Zadar) and outscored their opponents 73 to a 11. They were lead by prospects Vrsaljko, Vida, Badelj, Kovacic, and Montenegro striker Fatos Beqiraj. Although the highest rated prospect is Hajduk, Ante Vukusic who has scored 26 goals over the last two seasons. Some of the smaller clubs in the league have struggled to fulfill fixtures, so in 2012-2013 the league have decided to reduce it size to 12 clubs.
Final Standings
Top Individual Player's Statistics for League based on Minutes Played
Other Statistical Leaders
Goals: Beqiraj (Din) 15, Vukusic (HS) 12, Krstanovic (Din) 10, Santini (Zad) 10.
Headed Goals: Ljubojevic (Osi) 5, Pavolvic (NKZ) 4, Novinic (Kar) 4, Kresinger (Cib) 4.
Free Kick Goals: Perosevic (Osi) 2, Kreilach (Rij) 2, Orsulic (NKZ) 2, Vitaic (RNK) 2.
Goals Outside Box: Ibranez (Din) 6, 5 players with 3.
Assists: Sharbini (HS) 8, 4 players 7.
Shots on Target: Beqiraj (Din) 34, Vukusic (HS) 31, Sammir (Din), 26, Bartolovic (Cib) 25.
Game Winners: Kreilach (Rij( 6, Santini (Zad) 5, Beqiraj (HS), 5, 4 players with 4.
Yellow Cards: Blagojevic (Luk) 13, Pavlovic (NKZ) 11, Leko (Din) 10, 3 players with 9.
Red Cards: Pilipovic (Slv) 2, Budisa (RNK) 2, Mrsic (Zad) 2, Pelaic (NKZ) 2.
2011-2012 Top 10 Players based on Statistical Output & Long Term Player Value
1. Ante Vukusic - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-1-ante-vukusic.html
2. Fatos Beqiraj - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-2-fatos-beqiraj.html
3. Mateo Kovacic - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-3-mateo-kovacic.html
4. Duje Cop - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-4-duje-cop.html
5. Milan Badelj - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-5-milan-badelj.html
6. Mateo Pavlovic - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-6-mateo-pavlovic.html
7. Domagoj Vida - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-7-domagoj-vida.html
8. Anas Sharbini - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-8-anas-sharbini.html
9. Ivan Santini - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-9-ivan-santini.html
10. Sime Vrsaljko - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/croatia-prva-hnl-10-sime-vrsaljko.html
Many outsiders would be surprised by Ludogorets Razgrad winning thier first Bulgarian Championship and the league/cup double after just being promoted to the league. Although the reality is they are another example of a deep pocketed businessman influencing a league, Kiril Domuschiev bought the club and then brought in influencial players such as Gargorov, Barthe, Genchev, Dyakov, Golubovic, Guldan, Stoyanov and Marcelinho. Ludogorets won the championship narrowly beating out CSKA Sofia by one point. CSKA were lead by the league most exciting player in 2011-2012 Brazilian Aluisio "Junior" Moraes who has been sold this summer to Metalurg Donetsk in Ukraine for €2M. Other intersting prospects from this season included 20-year-old Georgi Milanov and 21-year-old goalkeeper Plamen Iliev.
Final Standings
Top Individual Player's Statistics for League based on Minutes Played
Other Statistical Leaders
Goals: Moraes (CSKA) 16, Stoyanov (Lud) 16, Gardorov (Lud) 13, Zicu (CSKA) 13.
Headed Goals: Boli (Lud) 4, 7 players with 3.
Free Kick Goals: Iliev (CM) 3, Zlatinov (Slv) 3, Yanev (Lit) 2, Karachanakov (CSKA) 2.
Goals Outside Box: Zlatinov (Slv) 5, Iliev (CM) 5, Zakov (Kal) 4, 7 players with 3.
Assists: Galchev (CSKA) 7, Gargorov (Lud) 7, 5 players with 6.
Shots on Target: Moraes (CSKA) 41, Stoyanov (Lud) 34, Bibishkov (MP) 27, 2 players with 26.
Game Winners: Iliev (CM) 6, Stoyanov (Lud) 6, Zicu (CSKA) 6, 9 players with 4.
Yellow Cards: Gadzhev (Mon) 12, Barthe (Lud) 11, Tsonkov (Che) 11, Gadzhev (Lev) 10.
Red Cards: Gadzhev (Mon) 5, 4 players with 2.
2011-2012 Top 10 Players based on Statistical Output & Long Term Player Value
1. Aluisio Moraes - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-1-aluisio-moraes.html
2. Georgi Milanov - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-2-georgi-milanov.html
3. Ivan Stoyanov - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-3-ivan-stoyanov.html
4. Vladimir Gadzhev - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-4-vladimir.html
5. Stefan Velev - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-5-stefan-velev.html
6. Georgi Bozhilov - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-6-georgi-bozhilov.html
7. Mihail Aleksandrov - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-7-mihail.html
8. Plamen Iliev - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-8-plamen-iliev.html
9. Plamen Krachunov - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-9-plamen.html
10. Momchil Tsvetanov - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bulgarian-professional-10-momchil.html
Recently relegated clubs dominated the 2011-2012 Belgium Divison 2 with Charleroi who finished last in the Belgium Pro League the season before winning the title and automatic promotion. Charleroi were lead by the strike partnership of Harlem Gnohere and Moussa Gueye who combined for 37 goals. Waasland-Beveren finished second and were also promoted to the Belgium Pro League through the promotion playoff by beating out Eupen, the other club relegated Belgium Pro League the season before. Some interesting prospects from this season were midfielders Enes Saglik (Eurpen) and Hans Vanaken (Lommel) and Wassland-Beveren defender Joachim Van Damme.
Final Standings
Top Individual Player's Statistics for League based on Minutes Played
Other Statistical Leaders
Goals: Gnohere (Chr) 20, Gueye (Chr) 17, Houri (Bru) 15, Santos (Eup) 15.
Headed Goals: Gueye (Chr) 8, Santos (Eup) 7, Thiebaut (DEH) 6, 2 players with 5.
Free Kick Goals: El-Barkaoui (RB) 3, Rijmenams (Hst) 2, Vanaken (Lom) 2, 17 players with 1.
Goals Outside Box: Vanaken (Lom) 5, Houri (Bru) 5, 5 players with 4.
Assists: Saglik (Eup) 13, Francoise (Vis) 11, Cousin (EA) 10, Milicevic (Cha) 10.
Shots on Target: Dissa (KVO) 46, Di Lallo (Roe) 46, Siani (Bru) 44, Santos (Eup) 42.
Game Winners: Gnohere (Chr) 7, Gueye (Chr) 7, Seoudi (WB) 6, Masmenidis (Eup) 6.
Yellow Cards: Neels (Tub) 12, Guiro (Roe) 10, 4 players with 9.
Red Cards: Delbaere (Wet) 3, 13 players with 2.
2011-2012 Top 10 Players based on Statistical Output & Long Term Player Value
1. Moussa Gueye - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-1-moussa-gueye.html
2. Enes Saglik - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-2-enes-saglik.html
3. Joachim Van Damme - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-3-joachim-van-damme.html
4. Hans Vanaken - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-4-hans-vanaken.html
5. Anthony Di Lallo - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-5-anthony-di-lallo.html
6. Herve Kage - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-6-herve-kage.html
7. Fazli Kocabas - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-7-fazli-kocabas.html
8. Alessandro Cerigioni - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-8-alessandro.html
9. Elvedin Dzinic - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-9-elvedin-dzinic.html
10. Sammy Houri - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/07/belgium-division-2-10-sammy-houri.html
