Brian De Keersmaecker
Belgium
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Brian De Keersmaecker 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Brian De Keersmaecker has appeared in 26 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,248 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.24 | 62 |
| Shots | 40 | 1.60 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.50 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 40 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 0.64 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.52 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 37 | 1.50 | 75 |
| Chances created | 37 | 1.48 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.28 | 81 |
Brian De Keersmaecker has taken 40 shots with 12 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 56 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.3 expected goals (xG), 1.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Brian De Keersmaecker has 4 assists and 37 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. Brian De Keersmaecker has set up 41 shots for teammates, worth 4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 887 | 35.50 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 738 | 29.50 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 55 | 2.20 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.08 | 80 |
| Accurate crosses | 29 | 1.16 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 181 | 7.25 | 42 |
| Passes (final third) | 142 | 5.69 | 61 |
Brian De Keersmaecker has completed 738 of 887 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 29 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 0.68 | 60 |
| Dribble attempts | 43 | 1.72 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 103 | 4.12 | 36 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.52 | 15 |
| Touches | 1425 | 57.10 | 60 |
| Possession lost | 339 | 13.57 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.64 | 38 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 0.84 | 37 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 0.96 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 36 | 1.44 | 45 |
Brian De Keersmaecker completes 17 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 103 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 53 | 2.12 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 1.12 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.28 | 81 |
| Clearances | 47 | 1.88 | 74 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 140 | 5.60 | 82 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Brian De Keersmaecker makes 53 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 47 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.72 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.12 | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 1.56 | 17 |
| 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 |
Brian De Keersmaecker has committed 18 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right central midfielder (12 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (8) and right defensive midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Brian De Keersmaecker previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 30 | 2,638 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 70 | 7.13 |
 KNVB Beker | 5 | 397 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 7.28 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 33 | 2,955 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 82 | 7.08 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 28 | 2,279 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 76 | 7.08 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.43 |
About Brian De Keersmaecker
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Brian De Keersmaecker has scored 2 goals and 4 assists across 26 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2248 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Brian De Keersmaecker has attempted 40 shots with 12 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Brian De Keersmaecker has created 37 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 17 successful dribbles from 43 attempts (40% success rate). Brian De Keersmaecker has contributed 37 key passes and 131 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Brian De Keersmaecker has registered 53 tackles (28 won), 32 interceptions, and 47 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 738 from 887 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Brian De Keersmaecker has won 103 of 205 total duels.
Discipline
Brian De Keersmaecker has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 21.
About Brian De Keersmaecker
Brian De Keersmaecker is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Bristol City in the Championship, representing Belgium. Brian De Keersmaecker is right-footed. Born on 6 May 2000.
Most recent appearance
Brian De Keersmaecker's most recent match was away at Leicester City on November 1st. Bristol City won 1-2. Brian De Keersmaecker played 22 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.02.
Recent matches
- October 2nd3-1 lossatSheffield United(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 31st0-2 lossvsBirmingham City(0 mins)
- November 1st1-2 winatLeicester City(22 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.02)
- June 3rd0-0 drawvsQueens Park Rangers(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- September 1st0-0 drawvsBristol City(90 mins, rating 7.02)
Next fixture
Brian De Keersmaecker and Bristol City are next in action on January 4th against Burnley in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burnley vs Bristol City match preview.
Teammates at Bristol City
Brian De Keersmaecker currently plays alongside Adam Randell, Sam Greenwood, Lewis Thomas, Jed Wallace, Tomi Horvat, Yu Hirakawa, Dom Ballard, Rob Atkinson, Brad Collins, Scott Twine, Rio Cardines, Jason Knight, Lorent Tolaj, Rob Dickie, Brian De Keersmaecker, Joe Williams, Cameron Pring, Elijah Morrison, Sam Tickle, Elijah Adebayo, Sam Bell, Luke McNally, Noah Eile, George Tanner, Seb Naylor, Gibson Yah and Lisav Naif Eissat at Bristol City.