Sam Kersten
Netherlands
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Sam Kersten 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Sam Kersten has appeared in 4 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 353 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.25 | 65 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.51 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 83 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 32 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Sam Kersten has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 177 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Kersten has 1 assist and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 353 minutes. Sam Kersten has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 277 | 70.60 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 252 | 64.20 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 2.80 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.25 | 58 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 6.37 | 65 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 7.39 | 74 |
Sam Kersten has completed 252 of 277 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 9 | 2.29 | 6 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.51 | 15 |
| Touches | 331 | 84.40 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 32 | 8.16 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.25 | 16 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sam Kersten completes 0 dribbles and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.78 | 67 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.53 | 78 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.76 | 31 |
| Clearances | 20 | 5.10 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 3.82 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.76 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Sam Kersten makes 7 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 67th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.76 | 58 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.76 | 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 |
Sam Kersten has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right center back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sam Kersten previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 32 | 2,442 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 6.53 |
 KNVB Beker | 4 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.83 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 30 | 2,383 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 47 | 6.99 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 34 | 3,060 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 64 | 6.99 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 19 | 918 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 6.52 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 13 | 1,141 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 6.96 |
About Sam Kersten
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Sam Kersten has scored 1 assist across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 353 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Kersten has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Kersten has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Sam Kersten has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Kersten has registered 7 tackles (6 won), 3 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 252 from 277 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Sam Kersten has won 9 of 15 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Kersten has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 0.
About Sam Kersten
Sam Kersten is a 28-year-old defender playing for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Sam Kersten is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 30 January 1998.
Most recent appearance
Sam Kersten's most recent match was away at Willem II on May 30th. SC Heerenveen drew 2-2. Sam Kersten played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.3.
Recent matches
- May 30th2-2 drawatWillem II(90 mins, rating 6.3)
- April 2nd0-2 lossvsPEC Zwolle(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- May 3rd2-2 drawatAjax(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.55)
- March 4th1-0 winvsFC Twente(83 mins, rating 6.97)
- August 16th3-2 lossatFC Utrecht(90 mins, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Sam Kersten and SC Heerenveen are next in action on July 30th against AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SC Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar match preview.
Teammates at SC Heerenveen
Sam Kersten currently plays alongside Maas Willemsen, Roberts Uldrikis, Dylan Vente, T. Schreuder, Bernt Klaverboer, Oliver Braude, Hristiyan Petrov, Dirk Proper, Levi Smans, Ringo Meerveld, Nolhan Courtens, Luca Oyen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Lanroy Machine, Marko Farji, Darling Bladi, Mees Hilgers, Mats Egbring, Jacob Trenskow, Sam Kersten, Andries Noppert and Maxence Rivera at SC Heerenveen.