Robert-Jan Vanwesemael
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Match-by-match stats
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has appeared in 37 Pro League matches this season, totalling 3,078 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.06 | 40 |
| Shots | 34 | 1.00 | 80 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.20 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 3.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 47 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.09 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.38 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.38 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 28 |
| Key passes | 36 | 1.10 | 78 |
| Chances created | 28 | 0.82 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.15 | 72 |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has taken 34 shots with 8 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 91 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 80th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has 1 assist and 36 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 110 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1516 | 44.30 | 56 |
| Accurate passes | 1243 | 36.30 | 53 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 76 | 2.22 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 25 | 0.73 | 79 |
| Backward passes | 301 | 8.80 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 159 | 4.65 | 27 |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has completed 1243 of 1516 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 25 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 30 | 0.88 | 80 |
| Dribble attempts | 58 | 1.70 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 139 | 4.06 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.53 | 10 |
| Touches | 2424 | 70.90 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 531 | 15.53 | 79 |
| Dribbled past | 22 | 0.64 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 0.61 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 39 | 1.14 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 0.64 | 85 |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael completes 30 dribbles at a 52% success rate and wins 139 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 71 | 2.08 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 45 | 1.32 | 68 |
| Interceptions | 40 | 1.17 | 48 |
| Clearances | 68 | 1.99 | 12 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 172 | 5.03 | 85 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.06 | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael makes 71 tackles and 40 interceptions , adding 68 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 56 | 1.64 | 92 |
| Yellow cards | 10 | 0.29 | 81 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.60 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 77 | 2.25 | 72 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has committed 56 fouls and received 10 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.6 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right back (17 appearances), also at right winger (14) and left back (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Robert-Jan Vanwesemael previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 37 appearances (37 starts), totalling 3078 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has attempted 34 shots with 8 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has created 28 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 30 successful dribbles from 58 attempts (52% success rate). Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has contributed 36 key passes and 112 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has registered 71 tackles (45 won), 40 interceptions, and 68 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1243 from 1516 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has won 139 of 309 total duels.
Discipline
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael has received 10 yellow cards this season, committing 56 fouls and winning 21.
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 Mechelen on July 21st. Sint-Truiden won 3-0. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- July 21st3-0 winvsMechelen(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.99)
- July 26th3-1 lossatAnderlecht(87 mins, rating 6.56)
- November 28th1-1 drawvsGent(90 mins, rating 7.45)
- September 29th2-0 lossatClub Brugge(90 mins, rating 7.26)
- July 30th2-1 winvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(90 mins, rating 7.21)
Next fixture
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael and Sint-Truiden are next in action on November 21st against Lommel SK in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sint-Truiden vs Lommel SK match preview.
Teammates at Sint-Truiden
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael currently plays alongside Kaito Matsuzawa, Isaías Delpupo, Nelson Ishiwatari, Matt Lendfers, Joedrick Pupe, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, Shion Shinkawa, Leo Kokubo, Hugo Lambotte, Visar Musliu, Loïc Mbe Soh, Andrés Ferrari, Jay-David Mbalanda, Illyès Benachour, Oumar Diouf, Wolke Janssens, Ryan Merlen, Abdoulaye Sissako, Alouis Diriken, Frederic Soelle Soelle, Taiga Hata, Adam Nhaili, Shogo Taniguchi and Ilias Sebaoui at Sint-Truiden.