Sam Kersten
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Sam Kersten 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Sam Kersten has appeared in 32 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 2,442 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 36 | 2,787 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 48 | 6.56 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 26 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.07 | 11 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.18 | 61 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.40 | 37 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.22 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 34 |
Sam Kersten has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 244 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Kersten has 0 assists and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 407 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 | 1391 | 51.30 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 1225 | 45.10 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 65 | 2.40 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 99 | 3.65 | 11 |
| Passes (final third) | 145 | 5.34 | 43 |
Sam Kersten has completed 1225 of 1391 passes at 88% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.15 | 20 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.22 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 102 | 3.76 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 46 | 1.70 | 53 |
| Touches | 1765 | 65.00 | 52 |
| Possession lost | 189 | 6.97 | 10 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.29 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.41 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.22 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.18 | 14 |
Sam Kersten completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 102 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 1.58 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 1.18 | 56 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.18 | 64 |
| Clearances | 164 | 6.04 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 110 | 4.05 | 47 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 11 | 0.41 | 92 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.15 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 81 |
Sam Kersten makes 43 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 164 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 0.96 | 49 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.18 | 60 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.20 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 1.36 | 29 |
| 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 26 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.2 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right center back (28 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 | 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Sam Kersten has scored 1 goal across 32 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2442 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Kersten has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Kersten has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Sam Kersten has contributed 10 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Kersten has registered 43 tackles (32 won), 32 interceptions, and 164 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1225 from 1391 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Sam Kersten has won 102 of 179 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Kersten has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 11.
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 FC Utrecht on August 16th. SC Heerenveen lost 3-2. Sam Kersten played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- August 16th3-2 lossatFC Utrecht(90 mins, rating 6.43)
- December 6th0-0 drawvsAjax(90 mins, rating 7.19)
- July 3rd2-0 lossatNAC Breda(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- May 7th0-2 winatFC Volendam(90 mins, rating 7.31)
- March 7th2-1 winvsFortuna Sittard(90 mins, rating 7.14)
Next fixture
Sam Kersten and SC Heerenveen are next in action on March 4th against FC Twente in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SC Heerenveen vs FC Twente match preview.
Teammates at SC Heerenveen
Sam Kersten currently plays alongside Maas Willemsen, Nikolai Hopland, Darling Bladi, Luuk Brouwers, Isaiah Ahmed, Sam Kersten, Joris van Overeem, Dylan Vente, Mats Egbring, Andries Noppert, Jacob Trenskow, Nolhan Courtens, Vasilios Zagaritis, Jermaine Rijssel, Ringo Meerveld, Marcus Linday, Levi Smans, Eser Gürbüz, Bernt Klaverboer, Oliver Braude, Hristiyan Petrov, Maxence Rivera and Luca Oyen at SC Heerenveen.