speelminuten

Speelminuten is the Dutch term for minutes played, a common statistic in team sports such as football and basketball. It records the total time a player spends on the field during official matches, usually over a season or competition.

Calculation: A player's minutes start when they enter the field and end when they leave the field or the match ends. Time spent in extra time is included when applicable. Substitutions are counted from the moment a player enters; minutes stop when they leave or the game ends. Minutes in a match with penalties are typically not counted, unless the competition records extra time.

Notation and interpretation: Minutes played are typically reported as a whole number (e.g., 68') in match sheets and summed across games for a season. They can highlight a player's role (starter vs. substitute) and fitness over time.

Uses: Coaches, clubs, and leagues use minutes as a measure of participation, durability, and workload. They affect contract clauses, prize money, and eligibility for awards. They are often reported alongside appearances and starts.

Data sources: Official leagues, federations, clubs, and data providers maintain minutes played; methodologies may differ in counting stoppage or extra time. Comparisons should consider competition type and rounding.

Limitations: Minutes do not measure quality; a player can accumulate many minutes without impact, and vice versa. It should be read with other performance indicators.