Sam Van Aerschot stats
Belgium
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S. Van Aerschot
KSC LokerenForward
S. Van Aerschot vs Jong Gent
2 games playedSam Van Aerschot's next match is on Sat 24 Oct at 19:00 against Jong Gent. See how Sam Van Aerschot did in earlier matches against Jong Gent.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Dec 7, 2025 |
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Sat 24 Oct 19:00Sat 19:00Before the next match
KSC Lokeren v Jong Gent, Sat 24 OctWhat Jong Gent allow left wingers
Position stats6 appearances at LW against Jong Gent in their last 20 matches; league average from the Challenger Pro League.
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Odds OutliersSam Van Aerschot 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Sam Van Aerschot has appeared in 6 Challenger Pro League matches this season, totalling 492 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 Challenger Pro League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Sam Van Aerschot has taken 7 shots with 5 on target (71% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 70 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 1.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 53rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sam Van Aerschot has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 246 minutes. Sam Van Aerschot has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Sam Van Aerschot has completed 200 of 251 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Sam Van Aerschot completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
Sam Van Aerschot makes 6 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Sam Van Aerschot has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Challenger Pro LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at left winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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KSC Lokeren squad
A. Brrou
27 yrs#7J. Aigboje
23 yrs#9V. Mabanza
25 yrs#11A. Dindane
23 yrs#17
A. Ola-Adebomi
23 yrs#20
S. Ben Seghir
23 yrs#21S. Van Aerschot30 yrs#55I. Zerioh19 yrs#75M. Duku25 yrs#80L. Simnica22 yrs#8
M. Pau26 yrs#10T. Janssen30 yrs#14R. Van Den Bergh23 yrs#27J. Mazouz23 yrs#34
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 23 | 1,525 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 6.36 |
2024/2025
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Challenger Pro League, Sam Van Aerschot has scored 2 goals across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 492 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Van Aerschot has attempted 7 shots with 5 on target, a 71% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.18 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Van Aerschot has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Sam Van Aerschot has contributed 2 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Van Aerschot has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 200 from 251 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Sam Van Aerschot has won 20 of 45 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Van Aerschot has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 4.
About Sam Van Aerschot
Sam Van Aerschot is a 30-year-old forward playing for KSC Lokeren in the Challenger Pro League, representing Belgium. Sam Van Aerschot is right-footed and wears the number 55 shirt. Born on 29 December 1995.
Most recent appearance
Sam Van Aerschot's most recent match was at home against Excelsior Virton on January 29th. KSC Lokeren drew 1-1. Sam Van Aerschot played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots with a match rating of 7.46.
Recent matches
- January 29th1-1 drawvsExcelsior Virton(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.46)
- March 5th2-6 winatRSCA Futures U23(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.09)
- February 13th3-0 lossatRoyal Francs Borains(76 mins, rating 6.37)
- July 26th2-4 lossvsJong KRC Genk U23(80 mins, rating 6.51)
- May 26th2-1 winvsKAS Eupen(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.44)
Next fixture
Sam Van Aerschot and KSC Lokeren are next in action on October 8th against Deinze in the Challenger Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the KSC Lokeren vs Deinze match preview.
Teammates at KSC Lokeren
Sam Van Aerschot currently plays alongside Aboubacar Dindane, Toon Janssen, Jassim Mazouz, Andreas Spegelaere, Maxime Pau, Jarno Vervaque, Céryl De Schrijver, Djovkar Doudaev, Viktor Van Israel, Jordi Palacios, Robin Denuit, Simon Vervacke, Ilyas Zerioh, Modeste Duku, Jorn Brondeel, Salim Ben Seghir, Ademola Ola-Adebomi, Matias Lloci, Jonas Lietaert, Sam Van Aerschot, Jérôme Arens, Jorden Aigboje, Anisse Brrou, Luan Simnica, Rune Van Den Bergh and Vancy Mabanza at KSC Lokeren.