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Height
4
Shirt
28 years
Jan 30, 1998
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€1.2M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches62%Shot attempts31%Goals41%
Chances created49%Aerial duels won21%Defensive contributions49%
Transfer value: €1.2M
Highest: €2.1M(Jan 31, 2022)
€2.1M
€1.6M
€1M
€520K
€0

Eredivisie 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
23
Started
27
Matches
1,992
Minutes played
6.75
Rating
5
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 12

AZ Alkmaar
L3-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.0

Apr 5

Heracles
W4-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Mar 22

NEC Nijmegen
D2-2
77
0
0
0
0
6.8

Mar 14

Telstar
W3-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Mar 7

Excelsior
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Feb 21

PSV Eindhoven
L3-1
90
0
0
0
0
5.6

Feb 15

PEC Zwolle
W4-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Feb 11

Go Ahead Eagles
W1-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.7

Feb 7

FC Twente
L5-0
61
0
0
0
0
4.8

Feb 4

PSV Eindhoven
L4-1
75
0
0
0
0
5.6
SC Heerenveen

Apr 12

Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar
3-0
90‎’‎
6.0

Apr 5

Eredivisie
Heracles
4-1
90‎’‎
7.5

Mar 22

Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen
2-2
77‎’‎
6.8

Mar 14

Eredivisie
Telstar
3-0
90‎’‎
7.1

Mar 7

Eredivisie
Excelsior
1-2
90‎’‎
7.1
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 38%
  • 8Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.37xG
2 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.03xG0.05xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,992

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.37
xG on target (xGOT)
0.15
Non-penalty xG
0.37
Shots
8
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
2

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.44
Successful passes
988
Successful passes %
87.7%
Accurate long balls
53
Accurate long balls %
45.7%
Chances created
7
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
60.0%
Duels won
83
Duels won %
55.7%
Aerial duels won
38
Aerial duels won %
56.7%
Touches
1,444
Touches in opposition box
11
Dispossessed
6
Fouls won
10

Defending

Defensive contributions
208
Tackles
32
Interceptions
25
Blocked shots
12
Fouls committed
23
Recoveries
83
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
7
Clearances
139
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
36
xG against while on pitch
34.20

Discipline

Yellow cards
5
Red cards
0

News

About

Sam Kersten is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a center back for SC Heerenveen, born on January 30, 1998, who is right-footed. Follow Sam Kersten on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Sam Kersten has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,992 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.75, 5 yellow cards.

Sam Kersten scores highly on Matches compared to center backs in the Eredivisie.

Sam Kersten's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Sam Kersten's next match is on April 25, 2026 when SC Heerenveen face Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie.

Explore Sam Kersten's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Sam Kersten's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Sam Kersten currently plays for SC Heerenveen alongside Tjalling van Keimpema, Maas Willemsen, Joris van Overeem, Maxence Rivera, Luuk Brouwers, Dylan Vente, Ringo Meerveld, Luca Oyen, Levi Smans, Mats Egbring, Marcus Linday, Nikolai Hopland, Lasse Nordås, Vasilios Zagaritis, Jacob Trenskow, Bernt Klaverboer, Amourricho van Axel Dongen, Hristiyan Petrov, Timo Schreuder, Nordin Bakker, Kai Jansen, Jermaine Rijssel, Robin Bouw, Isaiah Ahmed, Nolhan Courtens, Kirayno Schaken, Ingmar Mulder, Andries Noppert, Oliver Braude, and Eser Gürbüz. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Sam Kersten's career has also included time at PEC Zwolle and FC Den Bosch.

Sam Kersten is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Sam Kersten has competed in Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Sam Kersten, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Sam Kersten to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches62%Shot attempts31%Goals41%
Chances created49%Aerial duels won21%Defensive contributions49%

Career

Senior career

SC Heerenveen (Free transfer)Jun 2024 - now
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News

About

Sam Kersten is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a center back for SC Heerenveen, born on January 30, 1998, who is right-footed. Follow Sam Kersten on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Sam Kersten has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,992 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.75, 5 yellow cards.

Sam Kersten scores highly on Matches compared to center backs in the Eredivisie.

Sam Kersten's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Sam Kersten's next match is on April 25, 2026 when SC Heerenveen face Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie.

Explore Sam Kersten's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Sam Kersten's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Sam Kersten currently plays for SC Heerenveen alongside Tjalling van Keimpema, Maas Willemsen, Joris van Overeem, Maxence Rivera, Luuk Brouwers, Dylan Vente, Ringo Meerveld, Luca Oyen, Levi Smans, Mats Egbring, Marcus Linday, Nikolai Hopland, Lasse Nordås, Vasilios Zagaritis, Jacob Trenskow, Bernt Klaverboer, Amourricho van Axel Dongen, Hristiyan Petrov, Timo Schreuder, Nordin Bakker, Kai Jansen, Jermaine Rijssel, Robin Bouw, Isaiah Ahmed, Nolhan Courtens, Kirayno Schaken, Ingmar Mulder, Andries Noppert, Oliver Braude, and Eser Gürbüz. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Sam Kersten's career has also included time at PEC Zwolle and FC Den Bosch.

Sam Kersten is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Sam Kersten has competed in Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Sam Kersten, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Sam Kersten to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.