Phenomenal statistics. Nijmegen is the most entertaining team in Europe
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
In European football in 2026, a team has emerged that makes you forget about pragmatism and boredom.
Details: We're talking about Dutch side NEC Nijmegen, who are currently the most entertaining team in Europe. Sitting third in the Eredivisie, this modest club is putting on a display of incredible attacking football, threatening to break records across Europe's top leagues.
NEC's stats this season are simply staggering: they've already netted 74 goals. To grasp the scale, just look at the list of Europe's highest-scoring clubs: only the giants like Bayern (105), PSV (84), Barcelona (84), and Inter (75) are ahead. At the same time, Dick Schreuder's men pay absolutely no attention to defence, conceding 48 goals—a figure more typical for league outsiders. Thirteen times this season, the team has scored three or more goals, but they've also shipped three or more in seven matches.
This madness is driven by Dick Schreuder's philosophy—he's a staunch believer in ultra-attacking football. His 3-4-2-1 setup morphs into a 3-2-5 in the attacking phase, with five players constantly pressing up on the front line, pinning opponents back into their own penalty area.
Reminder: PSV clinched their third consecutive Dutch league title.
