Robert-Jan Vanwesemael stats
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R. Vanwesemael
St.TruidenDefenderBefore the next match
FC Midtjylland v St.Truiden, Thursday
What FC Midtjylland allow right backs
Position stats11 appearances at RB against FC Midtjylland in their last 20 matches; league average from the Superliga.
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Odds OutliersRobert-Jan Vanwesemael 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has appeared in 8 Pro League matches this season, totalling 686 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 8 | 686 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 7.01 |
 Europa League | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.71 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8.08 |
| Total | 11 | 947 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 18 | 7.05 |
Attacking stats
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 49 minutes. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 84th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has completed 324 of 391 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael completes 7 dribbles at a 54% success rate and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael makes 11 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right back (6 appearances), also at right winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
St.Truiden squad
A. Muja
27 yrs#7
S. Bazdar
22 yrs#9
I. Sebaoui
25 yrs#10
N. Mbuku
24 yrs#11
F. Soèllé Soèllé20 yrs#19
I. Benachour
19 yrs#31
K. Matsuzawa
25 yrs#38
O. Diouf
23 yrs#77
S. Shinkawa19 yrs#99
A. Sissako28 yrs#8
R. Merlen24 yrs#14
N. Ishiwatari21 yrs#18A. Diriken22 yrs#33R. Araki24 yrs#71
31 yrs
22 yrs
18 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 37 | 3,078 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 71 | 6.82 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 35 | 1,629 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 38 | 6.58 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 16 | 934 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 6.72 |
About Robert-Jan Vanwesemael
Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 686 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.25 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has created 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (54% success rate). Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has contributed 14 key passes and 41 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has registered 11 tackles (7 won), 9 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 324 from 391 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has won 23 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
About Robert-Jan Vanwesemael
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael is a 24-year-old defender playing for Sint-Truiden in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael is right-footed and wears the number 60 shirt. Born on 26 March 2002.
Most recent appearance
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael's most recent match was at home against FC Iberia 1999 on February 5th. St.Truiden won 2-0. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 4 tackles with a match rating of 8.08.
Recent matches
- February 5th2-0 winvsFC Iberia 1999(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.08)
- December 12th4-3 lossatMechelen(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- January 29th0-2 lossvsWesterlo(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- March 5th2-0 lossatSK Beveren(90 mins, rating 7.07)
- July 21st4-0 winvsLa Louvière(74 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.92)
Next fixture
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael and Sint-Truiden are next in action on April 6th against FC Midtjylland in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Midtjylland vs Sint-Truiden match preview.
Teammates at Sint-Truiden
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael currently plays alongside Wolke Janssens, Leo Kokubo, Alouis Diriken, Yanis Ngoy, Arbnor Muja, Shion Shinkawa, Samed Bazdar, Abdoulaye Sissako, Matt Lendfers, Jeremy Mbambi, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, Ryotaro Araki, Joedrick Pupe, Shogo Taniguchi, Ilias Sebaoui, Oumar Diouf, Rune Verheyden, Frédéric Soèllé Soèllé, Kota Takai, Ryan Merlen, Illyès Benachour, Nathanaël Mbuku, Visar Musliu, Nelson Ishiwatari, Ahmad Abu Rasen, Kaito Matsuzawa and Taiga Hata at Sint-Truiden.