Louis Verstraete
BelgiumPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Louis Verstraete 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Louis Verstraete has appeared in 28 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 2,317 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.19 | 46 |
| Shots | 24 | 0.90 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.20 | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.23 | 77 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.50 | 42 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.27 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 48 |
| Key passes | 22 | 0.90 | 28 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.50 | 23 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.27 | 62 |
Louis Verstraete has taken 24 shots with 6 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 97 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Louis Verstraete has 3 assists and 22 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 178 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 48th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1138 | 44.20 | 68 |
| Accurate passes | 903 | 35.10 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Long balls won | 70 | 2.72 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.04 | 11 |
| Backward passes | 198 | 7.69 | 51 |
| Passes (final third) | 147 | 5.71 | 62 |
Louis Verstraete has completed 903 of 1138 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 0.66 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 43 | 1.67 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 32 |
| Duels won | 215 | 8.35 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 43 | 1.67 | 87 |
| Touches | 1696 | 65.90 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 373 | 14.49 | 70 |
| Dribbled past | 34 | 1.32 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 60 | 2.33 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 0.97 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Louis Verstraete completes 17 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 215 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 100 | 3.88 | 96 |
| Tackles won | 62 | 2.41 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 53 | 2.06 | 97 |
| Clearances | 31 | 1.20 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 166 | 6.45 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 5 | 0.19 | 88 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Louis Verstraete makes 100 tackles and 53 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 23 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 45 | 1.75 | 89 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.31 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.08 | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 5.63 | n/a | 55 |
| Foul involvements | 105 | 4.08 | 95 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | 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 |
Louis Verstraete has committed 45 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.6 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right defensive midfielder (12 appearances), also at right central midfielder (11) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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36 yrs
27 yrs
Louis Verstraete previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 25 | 1,919 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 99 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 25 | 2,186 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 121 | 7.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 15 | 1,175 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 4 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.68 |
About Louis Verstraete
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Louis Verstraete has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 28 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2317 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Louis Verstraete has attempted 24 shots with 6 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Louis Verstraete has created 13 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 17 successful dribbles from 43 attempts (40% success rate). Louis Verstraete has contributed 22 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Louis Verstraete has registered 100 tackles (62 won), 53 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 903 from 1138 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Louis Verstraete has won 215 of 367 total duels.
Discipline
Louis Verstraete has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 45 fouls and winning 60.
About Louis Verstraete
Louis Verstraete is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Auckland in the A-League Men, representing Belgium. Louis Verstraete is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 4 May 1999.
Most recent appearance
Louis Verstraete's most recent match was away at Sydney on November 12th. Auckland won 1-0. Louis Verstraete played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
- November 12th1-0 winvsSydney(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.04)
- February 15th0-3 winatAdelaide United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.77)
- April 16th1-1 drawvsAdelaide United(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- January 4th1-1 drawvsMelbourne City(120 mins, rating 6.95)
- July 31st2-2 drawatSydney(90 mins, rating 6.5)
Teammates at Auckland
Louis Verstraete currently plays alongside Guillermo May, Oliver Sail, Marlee Francois, Nathan Martin, Everton O'Leary, Jonty Bidois, Jake Brimmer, Nando Pijnaker, J. Bayliss, Michael den Heijer, Z. Zoričić, Francis de Vries, Felipe Gallegos, Ryan Mackay, Matthew D'Hotman, Luka Vicelich, T. Mourdoukoutas, Michael Woud, Aidan Carey, B. Ferguson, Sam Cosgrove, Van Fitzharris, James Mitchell, Kian Donkers, Reid Drake, Cameron Howieson, Hiroki Sakai, Callan Elliot, Matthew Ellis, Lachlan Brook, Oliver Middleton, Adama Coulibaly, Louis Verstraete, Finn McKenlay, Nathan Lobo, Emiliano Tade and Logan Rogerson at Auckland.