Robert-Jan Vanwesemael
Belgium
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Robert-Jan Vanwesemael 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has appeared in 4 Pro League matches this season, totalling 342 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 4 | 342 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 6.90 |
 Europa League | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.71 |
| Total | 6 | 513 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6.84 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.26 | 76 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.30 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.53 | 77 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.79 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 92 |
| Key passes | 10 | 2.60 | 96 |
| Chances created | 10 | 2.63 | 96 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.26 | 79 |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 34 minutes. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 149 | 39.20 | 26 |
| Accurate passes | 122 | 32.10 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 2.37 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 1.58 | 94 |
| Backward passes | 32 | 8.42 | 84 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 5.26 | 44 |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has completed 122 of 149 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.05 | 91 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.58 | 84 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 7 | 1.84 | 1 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Touches | 248 | 65.30 | 29 |
| Possession lost | 62 | 16.32 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.26 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.26 | 26 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.79 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.53 | 4 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.26 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.05 | 33 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.84 | 13 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 5.00 | 63 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael makes 2 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 171 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 4th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.26 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.26 | 82 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 1.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 0.53 | 9 |
| 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 |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has committed 1 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right back (2 appearances), also at right winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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22 yrsRobert-Jan Vanwesemael previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 37 | 3,078 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 71 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 35 | 1,629 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 38 | 6.58 |
| 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 assist across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 342 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.38 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has contributed 10 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 122 from 149 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has won 7 of 15 total duels.
Discipline
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
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 away at Union Saint-Gilloise on April 23rd. Sint-Truiden lost 0-3. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael played 72 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.87.
Recent matches
- April 23rd0-3 lossvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(72 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.87)
- August 1st1-4 winatAntwerp(90 mins, rating 7.2)
- September 17th4-2 lossatOmonia Nicosia(81 mins, rating 5.93)
- August 30th1-0 winvsOmonia Nicosia(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.48)
- April 26th3-3 drawatCercle Brugge(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.14)
Next fixture
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael and Sint-Truiden are next in action on July 21st against La Louvière in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sint-Truiden vs La Louvière match preview.
Teammates at Sint-Truiden
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael currently plays alongside Nelson Ishiwatari, Ryotaro Araki, Rune Verheyden, Joedrick Pupe, Nathanaël Mbuku, Visar Musliu, Kota Takai, Frédéric Soèllé Soèllé, Oumar Diouf, Ryan Merlen, Leo Kokubo, Illyès Benachour, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, Shion Shinkawa, Alouis Diriken, Abdoulaye Sissako, Wolke Janssens, Jeremy Mbambi, Shogo Taniguchi, Ilias Sebaoui, Matt Lendfers, Samed Bazdar, Arbnor Muja, Ahmad Abu Rasen, Kaito Matsuzawa and Taiga Hata at Sint-Truiden.