Yannick Cappelle
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Match-by-match stats
Yannick Cappelle 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Yannick Cappelle has appeared in 30 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,017 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. 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 | 0.09 | 51 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.13 | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.18 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 28 |
| Key passes | 17 | 0.80 | 65 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.76 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 55 |
Yannick Cappelle has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 252 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yannick Cappelle has 1 assist and 17 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 119 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 | 878 | 39.20 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 710 | 31.70 | 37 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 45 | 2.01 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 0.71 | 77 |
| Backward passes | 201 | 8.97 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 118 | 5.27 | 40 |
Yannick Cappelle has completed 710 of 878 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 0.89 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 34 | 1.52 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 132 | 5.89 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 34 | 1.52 | 41 |
| Touches | 1500 | 66.90 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 334 | 14.90 | 71 |
| Dribbled past | 23 | 1.03 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 27 | 1.20 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.62 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.22 | 41 |
Yannick Cappelle completes 20 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 132 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 53 | 2.36 | 78 |
| Tackles won | 35 | 1.56 | 84 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.67 | 10 |
| Clearances | 70 | 3.12 | 37 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 77 | 3.44 | 32 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.13 | 60 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Yannick Cappelle makes 53 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 70 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.45 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 53 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 1.65 | 45 |
| 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 |
Yannick Cappelle has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left back (14 appearances), also at left wing back (8).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Yannick Cappelle previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 10 | 694 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 6.44 |
About Yannick Cappelle
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Yannick Cappelle has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 30 appearances (22 starts), totalling 2017 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yannick Cappelle has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yannick Cappelle has created 17 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 20 successful dribbles from 34 attempts (59% success rate). Yannick Cappelle has contributed 17 key passes and 91 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yannick Cappelle has registered 53 tackles (35 won), 15 interceptions, and 70 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 710 from 878 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Yannick Cappelle has won 132 of 219 total duels.
Discipline
Yannick Cappelle has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 27.
About Yannick Cappelle
Yannick Cappelle is a 22-year-old defender playing for Zulte-Waregem in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Yannick Cappelle is left-footed and wears the number 55 shirt. Born on 7 August 2003.
Most recent appearance
Yannick Cappelle's most recent match was away at Dender on March 15th. Zulte-Waregem won 2-1. Yannick Cappelle played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.37.
Recent matches
- March 15th2-1 winvsDender(90 mins, rating 7.37)
- November 3rd2-3 winatCercle Brugge(20 mins, rating 6.6)
- December 23rd4-0 winvsLa Louvière(28 mins, rating 6.46)
- October 23rd0-2 winatLa Louvière(84 mins, rating 6.84)
- August 24th1-2 winatDender(6 mins, rating 6.61)
Next fixture
Yannick Cappelle and Zulte-Waregem are next in action on February 1st against Genk in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Zulte-Waregem vs Genk match preview.
Teammates at Zulte-Waregem
Yannick Cappelle currently plays alongside Siebe Van Keymolen, Arnaud Dobbels, Dylan Demuynck, Anton Tanghe, Serxho Ujka, Wilguens Paugain, Yannick Cappelle, Thomas Claes, Dirk Asare, Louis Bostyn, Marley Ake, Brent Gabriel, Enrique Lofolomo, Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu, Nikola Mituljikić, Malick Mbaye, Joseph Okopu, Jevon Simons, Benoit De Jaegere, Jakob Kiilerich, Tobias Hedl, Anosike Ementa, Kadir Seven and Laurent Lemoine at Zulte-Waregem.