VfB Stuttgart- Games
- 12
- 12 starts
- Minutes
- 963
- 80 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.6 xG
- Assists
- 4
- 2.6 xA
Player profile
963 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Deep playmaker
Stiller sets the tempo from deep: his passes into the final third and expected assists are in the top 8% of defensive midfielders, and he is strong in the air. He tackles less than almost anyone in the role.
Key strengths
Progressive passing. 13.64 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 93.
Expected assists. 0.25 expected assists per 90, percentile 92.
In the air. 1.96 aerials won per 90, percentile 96.
Areas for development
Few tackles. 0.94 tackles per 90, percentile 6.
Recoveries. 4.58 recoveries per 90, percentile 40.
Similar players
- Youri Tielemans Manchester UnitedPasses into the final third 93 v 86 and aerials won 96 v 84.
- Declan Rice ArsenalPasses into the final third 93 v 88, expected assists 92 v 85.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Progressive passing. 13.64 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 93.
Expected assists. 0.25 expected assists per 90, percentile 92.
In the air. 1.96 aerials won per 90, percentile 96.
Areas for development
Few tackles. 0.94 tackles per 90, percentile 6.
Recoveries. 4.58 recoveries per 90, percentile 40.
Similar players
- Youri Tielemans Manchester UnitedPasses into the final third 93 v 86 and aerials won 96 v 84.
- Declan Rice ArsenalPasses into the final third 93 v 88, expected assists 92 v 85.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 3 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (14%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 18%, Middle third 59%, Final third 22%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 7 | 572 | 0 | 2 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.93 | 4 | 10 | 7.05 |
| Champions League | 3 | 260 | 0 | 2 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 1.07 | 3 | 4 | 8.00 |
| DFB-Pokal | 2 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.64 | 1 | 0 | 7.64 |
12 games
Match by match
- at
Paderborn1–045′7.2 - v
Borussia Mönchengladbach2–390′6.8 - v
Atlético Madrid1–190′7.5 - at
Hamburger SV0–190′6.8 - at
Slovan Bratislava3–080′1 assist8.1 - atPaderborn2–090′2 assists9.0
- v
Borussia Dortmund0–190′booked7.1 - at
Hoffenheim1–235′5.8 - v
Viking3–190′1 assist8.4 - v
1. FC Köln4–189′7.4 - at
Bayern München1–588′6.4 - at
Hansa Rostock4–086′8.1