Gerard Vandeplas
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Gerard Vandeplas 2025/2026 season stats
As a left striker, Gerard Vandeplas has appeared in 19 Pro League matches this season, totalling 547 minutes at an average rating of 5.52. 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 | 4 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.80 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1.00 | 65 |
| Shot accuracy | 55.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.49 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.66 | 32 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.16 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.70 | 13 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.49 | 14 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
Gerard Vandeplas has taken 11 shots with 6 on target (55% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Gerard Vandeplas has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 182 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 111 | 18.30 | 30 |
| Accurate passes | 80 | 13.20 | 37 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.16 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 6.25 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 1.48 | 19 |
Gerard Vandeplas has completed 80 of 111 passes at 72% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 30th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.66 | 25 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.99 | 10 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 99 |
| Duels won | 31 | 5.10 | 53 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.65 | 58 |
| Touches | 219 | 36.00 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 76 | 12.50 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.33 | 33 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.15 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 1.65 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 2.80 | 98 |
Gerard Vandeplas completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 31 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 1.97 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.82 | 72 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.49 | 70 |
| Clearances | 15 | 2.47 | 97 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 3.78 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Gerard Vandeplas makes 12 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.81 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.66 | 69 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 8 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.96 | 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 |
Gerard Vandeplas has committed 11 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left striker (2 appearances), also at striker (1) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Gerard Vandeplas previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 463 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Gerard Vandeplas
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Gerard Vandeplas has featured across 19 appearances (5 starts), totalling 547 minutes. Gerard Vandeplas has attempted 11 shots with 6 on target, a 55% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gerard Vandeplas has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Gerard Vandeplas has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gerard Vandeplas has registered 12 tackles (5 won), 3 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 80 from 111 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Gerard Vandeplas has won 31 of 92 total duels.
Discipline
Gerard Vandeplas has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 7.
About Gerard Vandeplas
Gerard Vandeplas is a 20-year-old forward playing for Antwerp in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Gerard Vandeplas is right-footed and wears the number 79 shirt. Born on 25 February 2006.
Most recent appearance
Gerard Vandeplas's most recent match was away at Westerlo on January 27th. Antwerp won 2-0. Gerard Vandeplas played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Gerard Vandeplas and Antwerp are next in action on June 16th against SK Beveren in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Antwerp vs SK Beveren match preview.
Teammates at Antwerp
Gerard Vandeplas currently plays alongside Xander Dierckx, Thibo Somers, Yannick Thoelen, Mukhammadali Urinboev, Yuto Tsunashima, Niels Devalckeneer, Taishi Brandon Nozawa, Andreas Verstraeten, Christopher Scott, Eran Tuypens, Geoffry Hairemans, Rein Van Helden, Gabriel Jesus David, Daam Foulon, Anthony Valencia, Youssef Hamdaoui, Jules Ahoka Jules, Koki Ando, Gerard Vandeplas, Semm Renders and Farouck Adekami at Antwerp.