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J. Mertens
Koninklijke Lierse SportkringDefender
J. Mertens vs RSCA Futures U23
3 games playedJenthe Mertens's next match is on Friday at 19:00 against RSCA Futures U23. See how Jenthe Mertens did in earlier matches against RSCA Futures U23.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Nov 29, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Apr 5, 2024 | |||||||||||
| Aug 27, 2022 |
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Friday 19:00Fri 19:00Before the next match
RSCA Futures U23 v Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring, FridayWhat RSCA Futures U23 allow right backs
Position stats19 appearances at RB against RSCA Futures U23 in their last 20 matches; league average from the Challenger Pro League.
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Odds OutliersJenthe Mertens 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Jenthe Mertens has appeared in 24 Challenger Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,983 minutes at an average rating of 7.42. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Challenger Pro League defenders.
Attacking stats
Jenthe Mertens has taken 28 shots with 11 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 71 minutes. Those shots are worth 4 expected goals (xG), 4.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jenthe Mertens has 5 assists and 49 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 58 minutes. Jenthe Mertens has set up 54 shots for teammates, worth 3.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Jenthe Mertens has completed 707 of 948 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 59 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Jenthe Mertens completes 9 dribbles at a 32% success rate and wins 144 duels .
Defending stats
Jenthe Mertens makes 55 tackles and 39 interceptions , adding 117 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Jenthe Mertens has committed 47 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.9 fouls.
Positions played
Challenger Pro LeagueMainly right back (11 appearances), also at right wing back (6) and right center back (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring squad
C. Makaté
24 yrs#9A. Stanić
21 yrs#10S. El Touile22 yrs#11K. Himpe20 yrs#19
J. Braaf
24 yrs#73L. Boncina
23 yrs#99
B. Smeets33 yrs#5
N. Mayoka-Tika22 yrs#6C. Kouam
20 yrs#8
E. Yeboah21 yrs#21D. De Peuter19 yrs#27S. Boutkabout17 yrs#36Y. Aouriaghel19 yrs#44
P. Dwomoh22 yrs#79M. Mitrović
22 yrs#80
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 13 | 488 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 6.54 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 5 | 317 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Jenthe Mertens
Challenger Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Challenger Pro League, Jenthe Mertens has scored 6 goals and 5 assists across 24 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1983 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Jenthe Mertens has attempted 28 shots with 11 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.98 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jenthe Mertens has created 34 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (32% success rate). Jenthe Mertens has contributed 49 key passes and 169 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jenthe Mertens has registered 55 tackles (18 won), 39 interceptions, and 117 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 707 from 948 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Jenthe Mertens has won 144 of 267 total duels.
Discipline
Jenthe Mertens has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 47 fouls and winning 25.
About Jenthe Mertens
Jenthe Mertens is a 27-year-old defender playing for Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring in the Challenger Pro League, representing Belgium. Jenthe Mertens is right-footed and wears the number 66 shirt. Born on 18 October 1999.
Most recent appearance
Jenthe Mertens's most recent match was at home against KSC Lokeren on June 4th. Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring drew 1-1. Jenthe Mertens played 45 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- June 4th1-1 drawvsKSC Lokeren(45 mins, rating 6.89)
- December 30th0-1 winatOC Charleroi(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 9.06)
- October 31st0-2 lossvsRoyal Francs Borains(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.03)
- August 11th1-1 drawatRWDM Brussels(90 mins, rating 6.71)
- October 29th2-1 winvsClub NXT U23(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.69)
Next fixture
Jenthe Mertens and Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring are next in action on May 22nd against Deinze in the Challenger Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring vs Deinze match preview.
Teammates at Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring
Jenthe Mertens currently plays alongside Samih El Touile, Saïf-Eddine Boutkabout, Christian Kouam, Vincent De Vos, M. Mitrović, Elton Yeboah, Bryan Smeets, A. Stanić, Wout De Buyser, Daan De Peuter, Willem Van Clemen, Lun Boncina, Louis Daems, Jarno De Smet, Pierre Dwomoh, Pietro Perdichizzi, Yassin Aouriaghel, Jenthe Mertens, Sam Vanderhallen, Jayden Braaf, Dylan Dassy, Cristian Makaté, Jano Willems, Noam Mayoka-Tika, Kyan Himpe, Thiebe Van Elsuwege and Pieter De Schrijver at Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring.