Thibaud Verlinden
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Match-by-match stats
Thibaud Verlinden 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Thibaud Verlinden has appeared in 26 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,461 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. 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 | 2 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.37 | 82 |
| Shots | 20 | 1.20 | 47 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.60 | 71 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 46 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 46 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.12 | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.49 | 61 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 77 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 26 | 1.60 | 74 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.11 | 67 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.49 | 93 |
Thibaud Verlinden has taken 20 shots with 10 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 73 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Thibaud Verlinden has 4 assists and 26 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 81 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 326 | 20.10 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 250 | 15.40 | 6 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.05 | 16 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 34 | 2.09 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 113 | 6.96 | 44 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 2.90 | 7 |
Thibaud Verlinden has completed 250 of 326 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 34 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 1.23 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 49 | 3.02 | 89 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 54 | 3.33 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.25 | 6 |
| Touches | 684 | 42.10 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 235 | 14.48 | 72 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 1.17 | 80 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.37 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.17 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.37 | 33 |
Thibaud Verlinden completes 20 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 54 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.48 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.11 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.62 | 23 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.49 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 65 | 4.00 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Thibaud Verlinden makes 24 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 61 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.74 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.25 | 65 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 7 | 0.43 | 96 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 1.11 | 5 |
| 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 |
Thibaud Verlinden has committed 12 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left wing back (5 appearances), also at left midfielder (3) and right winger (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Thibaud Verlinden previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 35 | 2,586 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 30 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 28 | 2,242 | 5 | 9 | 50 | 25 | 7.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 31 | 2,390 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Thibaud Verlinden
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Thibaud Verlinden has scored 2 goals and 4 assists across 26 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1461 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Thibaud Verlinden has attempted 20 shots with 10 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thibaud Verlinden has created 18 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 20 successful dribbles from 49 attempts (41% success rate). Thibaud Verlinden has contributed 26 key passes and 113 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thibaud Verlinden has registered 24 tackles (18 won), 10 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 250 from 326 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Thibaud Verlinden has won 54 of 143 total duels.
Discipline
Thibaud Verlinden has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 6.
About Thibaud Verlinden
Thibaud Verlinden is a 27-year-old forward playing for OH Leuven in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Thibaud Verlinden is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 9 July 1999.
Most recent appearance
Thibaud Verlinden's most recent match was away at Sporting Charleroi on November 13th. OH Leuven lost 0-2. Thibaud Verlinden played 77 minutes with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
- November 13th0-2 lossvsSporting Charleroi(77 mins, rating 6.6)
- June 6th0-2 lossvsWesterlo(20 mins, rating 6.71)
- September 14th2-0 lossatAntwerp(66 mins, rating 6.92)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGenk(21 mins, rating 6.58)
- August 19th1-3 lossvsStandard Liège(90 mins, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Thibaud Verlinden 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
Thibaud Verlinden 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.