Matties Volckaert
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Match-by-match stats
Matties Volckaert 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Matties Volckaert has appeared in 26 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,237 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 26 | 2,237 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 21 | 6.76 |
 Challenger Pro League | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.00 |
| Total | 33 | 2,867 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 33 | 5.33 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.50 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 8.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.32 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.16 | 50 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.50 | 51 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.32 | 46 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 38 |
Matties Volckaert has taken 13 shots with 1 on target (8% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 172 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matties Volckaert has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 280 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 | 1022 | 41.10 | 43 |
| Accurate passes | 834 | 33.60 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 81 | 3.26 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.40 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 93 | 3.74 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 154 | 6.20 | 59 |
Matties Volckaert has completed 834 of 1022 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 43rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.28 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.32 | 25 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 86 | 3.46 | 9 |
| Aerials won | 48 | 1.93 | 58 |
| Touches | 1383 | 55.60 | 21 |
| Possession lost | 236 | 9.49 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.40 | 27 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.44 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.16 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.44 | 67 |
Matties Volckaert completes 7 dribbles at a 88% success rate and wins 86 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 0.84 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 0.76 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.05 | 37 |
| Clearances | 132 | 5.31 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 67 | 2.70 | 11 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.08 | 95 |
Matties Volckaert makes 21 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 132 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 107 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.36 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.08 | 16 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 44 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 0.80 | 3 |
| 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 |
Matties Volckaert has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly center back (9 appearances), also at right center back (8) and right back (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matties Volckaert previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Matties Volckaert
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Matties Volckaert has featured across 26 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2237 minutes. Matties Volckaert has attempted 13 shots with 1 on target, a 8% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matties Volckaert has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (88% success rate). Matties Volckaert has contributed 13 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matties Volckaert has registered 21 tackles (19 won), 26 interceptions, and 132 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 834 from 1022 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Matties Volckaert has won 86 of 149 total duels.
Discipline
Matties Volckaert has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 11.
About Matties Volckaert
Matties Volckaert is a 23-year-old defender playing for Gent in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Matties Volckaert is right-footed and wears the number 57 shirt. Born on 12 October 2002.
Most recent appearance
Matties Volckaert's most recent match was away at Club Brugge on July 21st. Gent lost 5-0. Matties Volckaert played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.85.
Recent matches
- September 20th1-1 drawvsGenk(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st5-0 lossatClub Brugge(90 mins, rating 5.85)
- July 26th0-0 drawvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(6 mins, rating 6.6)
- November 28th1-1 drawatSint-Truiden(0 mins)
- August 27th1-1 drawvsAnderlecht(90 mins, rating 6.49)
Next fixture
Matties Volckaert 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
Matties Volckaert 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.