Sam Van Aerschot
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Match-by-match stats
Sam Van Aerschot 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Sam Van Aerschot has appeared in 23 Challenger Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,525 minutes at an average rating of 6.36. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Challenger Pro League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.24 | 19 |
| Shots | 24 | 1.40 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.40 | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.57 | n/a | 89 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 28 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.59 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.59 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 59 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Key passes | 19 | 1.10 | 51 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.59 | 38 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 20 |
Sam Van Aerschot has taken 24 shots with 7 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 64 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Sam Van Aerschot has 0 assists and 19 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 153 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 15th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 573 | 33.80 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 430 | 25.40 | 87 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 38 | 2.24 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.18 | 50 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 4.43 | 32 |
| Passes (final third) | 117 | 6.90 | 98 |
Sam Van Aerschot has completed 430 of 573 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.41 | 15 |
| Dribble attempts | 26 | 1.53 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 10 |
| Duels won | 78 | 4.60 | 31 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 1.36 | 52 |
| Touches | 803 | 47.40 | 70 |
| Possession lost | 224 | 13.22 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.71 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 1.42 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.24 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sam Van Aerschot completes 7 dribbles at a 27% success rate and wins 78 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.48 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.00 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.59 | 73 |
| Clearances | 16 | 0.94 | 65 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 3.13 | 60 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Sam Van Aerschot makes 25 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 61 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.77 | 73 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.30 | 90 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.06 | 95 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 6 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Foul involvements | 54 | 3.19 | 63 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Sam Van Aerschot has committed 30 fouls and received 5 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Challenger Pro LeagueMainly left winger (7 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (3) and left midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 29 | 1,896 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 43 | 6.43 |
About Sam Van Aerschot
Challenger Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Challenger Pro League, Sam Van Aerschot has scored 4 goals across 23 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1525 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Van Aerschot has attempted 24 shots with 7 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Van Aerschot has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (27% success rate). Sam Van Aerschot has contributed 19 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Van Aerschot has registered 25 tackles (17 won), 10 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 430 from 573 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Sam Van Aerschot has won 78 of 180 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Van Aerschot has received 5 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 24.
About Sam Van Aerschot
Sam Van Aerschot is a 30-year-old forward playing for KSC Lokeren in the Challenger Pro League, representing Belgium. and wears the number 55 shirt. Born on 29 December 1995.
Most recent appearance
Sam Van Aerschot's most recent match was away at RFC Seraing on April 4th. KSC Lokeren drew 1-1. Sam Van Aerschot played 72 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.59.
Recent matches
- April 4th1-1 drawvsRFC Seraing(72 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.59)
- February 3rd2-2 drawatJong KRC Genk U23(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.67)
- September 23rd4-1 winvsJong Gent(80 mins, 2 goals, 1 yellow card, rating 8.34)
- December 20th1-0 lossatRoyal Francs Borains(69 mins, rating 6.6)
- April 11th1-2 lossvsSK Beveren(87 mins, rating 6.67)
Teammates at KSC Lokeren
Sam Van Aerschot currently plays alongside Jassim Mazouz, Matias Lloci, Sam Van Aerschot, T. Troost, Yben Baert, Jordi Palacios, Vancy Roméo Mabanza, Maxime Pau, Andreas Spegelaere, Jarno Vervaque, Simon Vervacke, Rune Van Den Bergh, Toon Janssen, Jeovanni Dianganga, A. Brrou and R. Denuit at KSC Lokeren.