In a list with two GKs from Ajax, the biggest surprise is the presence of a GK from Zwolle. Despite the team finishing last, Etienne Vaessen was one of the Top Performing GK of the season.
| Player | Rating | Defense | Minutes Played | Team |
| Remko Pasveer | 7.82 | Back 4 | 1800 | Ajax |
| Maarten Stekelenburg | 7.80 | Back 4 | 630 | Ajax |
| Lars Unnerstall | 7.27 | Back 4 | 2880 | Twente |
| Kostas Lamprou | 7.11 | Back 5 | 1980 | Zwolle |
| Etienne Vaessen | 7.01 | Back 5 | 2250 | RKC Waalwijk |
Conditions for the presented data:
– Minimum minutes played in the season: 450 minutes (equivalent to 5 full games) per type of defense played (Back 4 or Back 5);
– Relegation/Promotion play-off data excluded;
Data from FBref.