Lennart Mertens
Belgium
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Lennart Mertens 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Lennart Mertens has appeared in 4 Pro League matches this season, totalling 330 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.90 | 31 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 5 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1.09 | 50 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.55 | 45 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Lennart Mertens has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 47 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 31st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Lennart Mertens has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Lennart Mertens has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 54 | 14.70 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 34 | 9.30 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.27 | 36 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 4.36 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 1.64 | 24 |
Lennart Mertens has completed 34 of 54 passes at 63% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.27 | 2 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Duels won | 26 | 7.09 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 4.64 | 79 |
| Touches | 97 | 26.50 | 2 |
| Possession lost | 34 | 9.27 | 7 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.91 | 74 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.09 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Lennart Mertens completes 0 dribbles and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.55 | 17 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 1.64 | 17 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Lennart Mertens makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 165 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.64 | 83 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.55 | 60 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 3.55 | 88 |
| 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 |
Lennart Mertens has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly striker (3 appearances), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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21 yrsLennart Mertens previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 30 | 2,685 | 21 | 6 | 28 | 11 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 18 | 1,538 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 7.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 31 | 2,118 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 6.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 27 | 1,766 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Lennart Mertens
Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Lennart Mertens has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 330 minutes. Lennart Mertens has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.62 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lennart Mertens has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lennart Mertens has registered 2 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 34 from 54 pass attempts, a 63% pass accuracy rate. Lennart Mertens has won 26 of 59 total duels.
Discipline
Lennart Mertens has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 7.
About Lennart Mertens
Lennart Mertens is a 34-year-old forward playing for SK Beveren in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Lennart Mertens is right-footed and wears the number 92 shirt. Born on 14 August 1992.
Most recent appearance
Lennart Mertens's most recent match was away at Genk on August 26th. SK Beveren lost 4-0. Lennart Mertens played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- August 26th4-0 lossatGenk(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- September 6th4-0 lossatZulte-Waregem(63 mins, rating 6.42)
- December 19th1-0 winvsAnderlecht(87 mins, rating 6.79)
- June 16th2-1 lossatAntwerp(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- June 4th1-2 winatRFC Seraing(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.06)
Next fixture
Lennart Mertens and SK Beveren are next in action on December 28th against Deinze in the Challenger Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deinze vs SK Beveren match preview.
Teammates at SK Beveren
Lennart Mertens currently plays alongside Maxim Deman, Tibe S'Jongers, Jannik Robatsch, Johannes Schenk, Elohim Kaboré, Junior Diouf, Bruno Godeau, Lennart Mertens, Josua Lusamba, Yoni Gomis, Christophe Janssens, Noah Mawete, Arno Verschueren, Guillaume De Schryver, Laurent Jans, Christian Brüls, Viktor Boone, Chris Lokesa, Kurt Abrahams, Ilyes Najim, Ferre Slegers, Jearl Margaritha, Milan De Schutter, Léandre Kuavita, Sieben Dewaele, Dominic Thompson and Cheick Condé at SK Beveren.