Siebe Van der Heyden
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Match-by-match stats
Siebe Van der Heyden 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Siebe Van der Heyden has appeared in 36 Pro League matches this season, totalling 3,074 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.09 | 51 |
| Shots | 25 | 0.70 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.20 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 61 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.06 | 60 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.41 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 28 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.23 | 33 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 33 |
Siebe Van der Heyden has taken 25 shots with 8 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 123 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Siebe Van der Heyden has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 384 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 | 1840 | 53.90 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 1560 | 45.70 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 91 | 2.66 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 92 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.20 | 48 |
| Backward passes | 157 | 4.60 | 48 |
| Passes (final third) | 254 | 7.44 | 80 |
Siebe Van der Heyden has completed 1560 of 1840 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.09 | 12 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.23 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 160 | 4.68 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 79 | 2.31 | 73 |
| Touches | 2378 | 69.60 | 67 |
| Possession lost | 351 | 10.28 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.53 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 0.76 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.12 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.15 | 31 |
Siebe Van der Heyden completes 3 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 160 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 55 | 1.61 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 0.94 | 35 |
| Interceptions | 72 | 2.11 | 96 |
| Clearances | 163 | 4.77 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 109 | 3.19 | 21 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.06 | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 78 |
Siebe Van der Heyden makes 55 tackles and 72 interceptions , adding 163 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 52 | 1.52 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 11 | 0.32 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 4.73 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 78 | 2.28 | 72 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Siebe Van der Heyden has committed 52 fouls and received 11 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left center back (33 appearances), also at left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Siebe Van der Heyden previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 13 | 876 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 6.86 |
 La Liga | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 7 | 377 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5.81 |
 Copa Del Rey | 5 | 333 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 32 | 2,755 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 50 | 6.97 |
 Europa League | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 7.01 |
 Champions League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 28 | 2,185 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 73 | 6.79 |
About Siebe Van der Heyden
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Siebe Van der Heyden has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 36 appearances (34 starts), totalling 3074 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Siebe Van der Heyden has attempted 25 shots with 8 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Siebe Van der Heyden has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (38% success rate). Siebe Van der Heyden has contributed 9 key passes and 32 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Siebe Van der Heyden has registered 55 tackles (32 won), 72 interceptions, and 163 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1560 from 1840 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Siebe Van der Heyden has won 160 of 321 total duels.
Discipline
Siebe Van der Heyden has received 11 yellow cards this season, committing 52 fouls and winning 26.
About Siebe Van der Heyden
Siebe Van der Heyden is a 28-year-old defender playing for Gent in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Siebe Van der Heyden is left-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 30 May 1998.
Most recent appearance
Siebe Van der Heyden's most recent match was away at Genk on September 20th. Gent drew 1-1. Siebe Van der Heyden played 120 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.92.
Recent matches
- September 20th1-1 drawvsGenk(120 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.92)
- July 21st5-0 lossatClub Brugge(90 mins, rating 6.2)
- July 26th0-0 drawvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.35)
- August 27th1-1 drawvsAnderlecht(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7)
- June 28th1-0 lossatMechelen(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.16)
Next fixture
Siebe Van der Heyden and Gent are next in action on January 20th against LNZ Cherkasy in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LNZ Cherkasy vs Gent match preview.
Teammates at Gent
Siebe Van der Heyden currently plays alongside Pieter Gerkens, Tibe De Vlieger, Bas Evers, Lars Cooman, Josué Vergara, Ibrahima Cissé, Leonardo Lopes, Kjell Peersman, László Bénes, Abdoul Ayinde, Wout Asselman, Aimé Omgba, Atsuki Ito, Davy Roef, Gilles De Meyer, Wilfried Kanga, Moctar Diop, Mathias Delorge, Tiago Araújo, Victor De Coninck, Abdelkahar Kadri, Momodou Sonko, Max Dean, Hyllarion Goore, Hugo Gambor, Siebe Van der Heyden, Mouhamed Ngom, Christian Burgess, Matisse Samoise, Tom Vandenberghe, Matties Volckaert, Mohammed El Âdfaoui and Maksim Paskotsi at Gent.