Thomas Claes
Belgium
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Thomas Claes 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Thomas Claes has appeared in 4 Pro League matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 7.14. 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 | 1 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.25 | 48 |
| Shots | 8 | 2.00 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.50 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 1.00 | 86 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 8 | 2.00 | 80 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.75 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 53 |
Thomas Claes has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 45 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Thomas Claes has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 51 minutes. Thomas Claes has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 164 | 41.00 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 137 | 34.30 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.00 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 1.00 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 6.50 | 32 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 7.00 | 69 |
Thomas Claes has completed 137 of 164 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.50 | 41 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.25 | 58 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 15 | 3.75 | 40 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.00 | 69 |
| Touches | 233 | 58.30 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 46 | 11.50 | 44 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.75 | 40 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.75 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.00 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Thomas Claes completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 15 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.50 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.75 | 24 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.75 | 92 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.00 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 25 | 6.25 | 78 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.25 | 74 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Thomas Claes makes 6 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.50 | 82 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 2.25 | 58 |
| 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 |
Thomas Claes has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Thomas Claes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 34 | 2,786 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 54 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 25 | 2,201 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 38 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 28 | 2,278 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 48 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 11 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 UEFA Youth League | 5 | 381 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Thomas Claes
Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Thomas Claes has scored 1 goal across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 360 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Thomas Claes has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.35 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thomas Claes has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Thomas Claes has contributed 8 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thomas Claes has registered 6 tackles (3 won), 7 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 137 from 164 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Thomas Claes has won 15 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
Thomas Claes has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 3.
About Thomas Claes
Thomas Claes is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Zulte-Waregem in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Thomas Claes is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 26 March 2004.
Most recent appearance
Thomas Claes's most recent match was away at Westerlo on December 14th. Zulte-Waregem drew 2-2. Thomas Claes played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.69.
Recent matches
- December 14th2-2 drawatWesterlo(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- September 6th4-0 winvsSK Beveren(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.41)
- July 7th0-0 drawatUnion Saint-Gilloise(90 mins, rating 6.41)
- February 1st2-1 winvsGenk(90 mins, rating 7.03)
- March 15th2-1 winvsDender(90 mins, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
Thomas Claes and Zulte-Waregem are next in action on March 22nd against Deinze in the Challenger Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deinze vs Zulte-Waregem match preview.
Teammates at Zulte-Waregem
Thomas Claes currently plays alongside Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu, Salim Diakité, Brent Gabriël, Yannick Cappelle, Serxho Ujka, Ousseynou Niang, Marley Aké, Arnaud Dobbels, Thomas Claes, Dirk Asare, Niko Horvat, Musa Malik, Zalán Átrok, Mouhamadou Sall, Enrique Lofolomo, Tristan Panduro, Laurent Lemoine, Nikola Mituljikic, Youssoupha Mbodji, Wilguens Paugain, Benoit De Jaegere, Anosike Ementa, Jakob Kiilerich, Malick Mbaye, Louis Bostyn, Anton Tanghe and Tobias Hedl at Zulte-Waregem.