Sam Kersten stats
Netherlands
Match-by-match stats
S. Kersten
SC HeerenveenDefender
S. Kersten vs ADO Den Haag
1 game playedSam Kersten's next match is on Saturday at 20:00 against ADO Den Haag. See how Sam Kersten did in earlier matches against ADO Den Haag.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 |
ADOvHEE
Saturday 20:00Sat 20:00Before the next match
ADO Den Haag v SC Heerenveen, SaturdayWhat ADO Den Haag allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against ADO Den Haag in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersSam Kersten 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Sam Kersten has appeared in 9 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 766 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Attacking stats
Sam Kersten has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 383 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Kersten has 1 assist and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 383 minutes. Sam Kersten has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 67th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Sam Kersten has completed 477 of 522 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Sam Kersten completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 35 duels .
Defending stats
Sam Kersten makes 19 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 44 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Sam Kersten has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right center back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
SC Heerenveen squad
M. Rivera
24 yrs#7
D. Vente
27 yrs#9
L. Oyen
23 yrs#11
R. Uldrikis
28 yrs#17
J. Trenskow
25 yrs#20
M. Farji
22 yrs#21
L. Machine21 yrs#29
D. Proper24 yrs#6
N. Courtens
19 yrs#8
R. Meerveld23 yrs#10
L. Smans23 yrs#14
M. Linday
23 yrs#16
25 yrs
25 yrs
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
Eredivisie2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 766 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 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 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Sam Kersten has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Kersten has registered 19 tackles (13 won), 8 interceptions, and 44 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 477 from 522 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Sam Kersten has won 35 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Kersten has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 6.
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 at home against Excelsior on September 21st. SC Heerenveen won 4-0. Sam Kersten played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.96.
Recent matches
- September 21st4-0 winvsExcelsior(90 mins, rating 6.96)
- July 23rd2-0 lossatPSV(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.33)
- August 27th0-4 winatSparta Rotterdam(90 mins, rating 7.66)
- September 28th0-0 drawvsTelstar(53 mins, rating 6.93)
- July 30th2-3 lossvsAZ Alkmaar(90 mins, rating 6.65)
Next fixture
Sam Kersten and SC Heerenveen are next in action on September 27th against ADO Den Haag in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the ADO Den Haag vs SC Heerenveen match preview.
Teammates at SC Heerenveen
Sam Kersten currently plays alongside Bernt Klaverboer, Vasilios Zagaritis, Jimte Scholten, Roberts Uldrikis, Marcus Linday, Hristiyan Petrov, T. Schreuder, Dylan Vente, Maxence Rivera, Maas Willemsen, Sten Kremers, Dirk Proper, Levi Smans, Luca Oyen, Oliver Braude, Nolhan Courtens, Lanroy Machine, Marko Farji, Ringo Meerveld, Darling Bladi, Mees Hilgers, Mats Egbring, Jacob Trenskow, Sam Kersten and Andries Noppert at SC Heerenveen.