Wout Verlinden
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Wout Verlinden 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Wout Verlinden has appeared in 20 Challenger Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,303 minutes at an average rating of 6.43. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Challenger Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 20 | 1,303 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 6.43 |
 UEFA Youth League | 9 | 828 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.63 |
| Total | 29 | 2,131 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 6.49 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.30 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 69 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.07 | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.21 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 92 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.50 | 50 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 54 |
Wout Verlinden has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 326 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Wout Verlinden has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1303 minutes. Wout Verlinden has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1016 | 70.20 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 917 | 63.30 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 2.07 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 5.18 | 60 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 4.83 | 53 |
Wout Verlinden has completed 917 of 1016 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.14 | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.21 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 77 |
| Duels won | 41 | 2.83 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 1.52 | 52 |
| Touches | 1236 | 85.40 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 125 | 8.63 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.28 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.62 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.28 | 38 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Wout Verlinden completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 41 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 0.62 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.35 | 7 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.17 | 52 |
| Clearances | 82 | 5.66 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 47 | 3.25 | 40 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Wout Verlinden makes 9 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 82 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 145 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.97 | 36 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.14 | 38 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 1.59 | 28 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Wout Verlinden has committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Challenger Pro LeagueMainly right center back (11 appearances), also at right back (1) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 15 | 865 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 6.93 |
| UEFA Youth League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Wout Verlinden
Challenger Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Challenger Pro League, Wout Verlinden has featured across 20 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1303 minutes. Wout Verlinden has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.61 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Wout Verlinden has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Wout Verlinden has contributed 7 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Wout Verlinden has registered 9 tackles (5 won), 17 interceptions, and 82 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 917 from 1016 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Wout Verlinden has won 41 of 86 total duels.
Discipline
Wout Verlinden has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 9.
About Wout Verlinden
Wout Verlinden is a 19-year-old defender playing for Club NXT U23 in the Challenger Pro League, representing Belgium. Wout Verlinden is right-footed and wears the number 93 shirt. Born on 4 January 2007.
Most recent appearance
Wout Verlinden's most recent match was away at Real Madrid U19 on June 29th. Club NXT U23 drew 1-1. Wout Verlinden played 120 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.19.
Recent matches
- June 29th1-1 drawvsReal Madrid U19(120 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.19)
- September 27th1-3 winatBenfica U19(90 mins, rating 6.35)
- December 30th0-1 winatLommel SK(90 mins, rating 7.95)
- October 31st0-1 lossvsKAS Eupen(51 mins, rating 6.62)
- February 26th3-2 lossatJong Gent(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Wout Verlinden and Club NXT U23 are next in action on November 18th against Deinze in the Challenger Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deinze vs Club NXT U23 match preview.
Teammates at Club NXT U23
Wout Verlinden currently plays alongside Jessi Da Silva, Sacha Marloye, Andre Garcia, Denis Odoi, Alexander Vandeperre, Milan Robberechts, Emmanuel Fejokwu, Yanis Musuayi, Rayan Buifrahi, Stefan Ostoici, Mohamed Elbay, Samuel Gomez Van Hoogen, Samba Coulibaly, Ilyas Bouazzaoui, Bi Abdoul Kader Yameogo, Naïm Amengai, Lucas Delorge Knieper, Axl Wins, Al-Hassan Kamara, Alejandro Granados, Jakke Van Britsom, Dahrel Tchitchi, Jesse Bisiwu, Wout Verlinden and Briek Morel at Club NXT U23.