Birger Verstraete
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Match-by-match stats
Birger Verstraete 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Birger Verstraete has appeared in 26 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,712 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.20 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.16 | 12 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.05 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.30 | 5 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.26 | 7 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
Birger Verstraete has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 428 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 2nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Birger Verstraete has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 342 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 633 | 33.30 | 25 |
| Accurate passes | 517 | 27.20 | 28 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 34 | 1.79 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Backward passes | 102 | 5.36 | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 97 | 5.10 | 51 |
Birger Verstraete has completed 517 of 633 passes at 82% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 25th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.26 | 15 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.42 | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 88 | 4.63 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 29 | 1.52 | 73 |
| Touches | 868 | 45.60 | 10 |
| Possession lost | 155 | 8.15 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.68 | 34 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.05 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.58 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.47 | 44 |
Birger Verstraete completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 88 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 37 | 1.95 | 49 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 1.37 | 60 |
| Interceptions | 33 | 1.73 | 92 |
| Clearances | 47 | 2.47 | 87 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 77 | 4.05 | 28 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Birger Verstraete makes 37 tackles and 33 interceptions , adding 47 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.58 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.47 | 94 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.05 | 96 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 50 | 2.63 | 61 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Birger Verstraete has committed 30 fouls and received 9 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left central midfielder (7 appearances), also at right central midfielder (5) and central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Birger Verstraete previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 35 | 2,855 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 65 | 7.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 24 | 1,725 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 33 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 23 | 1,628 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 6.44 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 201 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 31 | 2,520 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 49 | 7.15 |
 Europa League | 8 | 750 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5.34 |
About Birger Verstraete
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Birger Verstraete has featured across 26 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1712 minutes. Birger Verstraete has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Birger Verstraete has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Birger Verstraete has contributed 5 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Birger Verstraete has registered 37 tackles (26 won), 33 interceptions, and 47 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 517 from 633 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Birger Verstraete has won 88 of 153 total duels.
Discipline
Birger Verstraete has received 9 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 20.
About Birger Verstraete
Birger Verstraete is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for OH Leuven in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Birger Verstraete is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 16 April 1994.
Most recent appearance
Birger Verstraete's most recent match was away at Antwerp on March 3rd. OH Leuven won 3-0. Birger Verstraete played 75 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
- February 3rd1-1 drawatSporting Charleroi(0 mins)
- March 3rd3-0 winvsAntwerp(75 mins, rating 7.04)
- September 14th2-0 lossatAntwerp(73 mins, 1 yellow card, 1 red card, rating 6.03)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGenk(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 19th1-3 lossvsStandard Liège(67 mins, rating 6.56)
Next fixture
Birger Verstraete and OH Leuven are next in action on February 1st against Sporting Charleroi in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting Charleroi vs OH Leuven match preview.
Teammates at OH Leuven
Birger Verstraete currently plays alongside Kyan Vaesen, Wouter George, Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, Tobe Leysen, Shin Yamada, Owen Jochmans, Noë Dussenne, Siebe Schrijvers, Dani van den Heuvel, Ewoud Pletinckx, Thibaud Verlinden, Roggerio Nyakossi, William Balikwisha, Thibault Vlietinck, Birger Verstraete, Óscar Gil, Lukasz Lakomy, Takuya Ogiwara, Christ Souanga, Davis Opoku, Henok Teklab, Bryang Kayo, Abdoul Karim Traoré, Viktor Damjanic and Manuel Osifo at OH Leuven.