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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
Touches72%Shot attempts42%Goals72%
Chances created67%Aerial duels won25%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
17
Started
21
Matches
1,465
Minutes played
6.77
Rating
5
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

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

Jan 18

FC Groningen
L0-2
22
0
0
1
0
7.0

Jan 15

RKC Waalwijk
W3-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Jan 11

Feyenoord
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Dec 20, 2025

Heracles
W0-3
86
0
0
0
0
6.8

Dec 17, 2025

Feyenoord
W2-3
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Dec 14, 2025

Sparta Rotterdam
W0-3
84
0
0
1
0
7.3
SC Heerenveen

Feb 15

Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle
4-2
90‎’‎
7.6

Feb 11

Eredivisie
Go Ahead Eagles
1-3
90‎’‎
7.7

Feb 7

Eredivisie
FC Twente
5-0
61‎’‎
4.8

Feb 4

KNVB Cup
PSV Eindhoven
4-1
75‎’‎
5.6

Jan 18

Eredivisie
FC Groningen
0-2
22‎’‎
7.0
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 17%
  • 6Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.32xG
2 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.03xG0.05xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,465

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.32
xG on target (xGOT)
0.05
Non-penalty xG
0.32
Shots
6
Shots on target
1
Headed shots
2

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.28
Successful passes
781
Successful passes %
88.2%
Accurate long balls
42
Accurate long balls %
47.2%
Chances created
7
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
75.0%
Duels won
64
Duels won %
53.3%
Aerial duels won
29
Aerial duels won %
53.7%
Touches
1,125
Touches in opposition box
9
Dispossessed
4
Fouls won
8

Defending

Tackles
24
Interceptions
21
Blocked shots
6
Fouls committed
20
Recoveries
71
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
7
Clearances
108
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
26
xG against while on pitch
20.75

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, 1,465 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.77, 5 yellow cards.

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 February 21, 2026 when SC Heerenveen face PSV Eindhoven 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 Gurbuz. 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 Bart Verbruggen, Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries, Donyell Malen, Emanuel Emegha, Frenkie de Jong, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jerdy Schouten, Jurrien Timber, Justin Kluivert, Luciano Valente, Lutsharel Geertruida, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Memphis Depay, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Aké, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Quinten Timber, Robin Roefs, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Virgil van Dijk, Wout Weghorst, Xavi Simons, Caitlin Dijkstra, Chasity Grant, Damaris Egurrola, Danielle de Jong, Daniëlle van de Donk, Daphne van Domselaar, Dominique Janssen, Esmee Brugts, Ilse van der Zanden, Jackie Groenen, Jill Roord, Katja Snoeijs, Kerstin Casparij, Lineth Beerensteyn, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Renate Jansen, Romee Leuchter, Sherida Spitse, Veerle Buurman, Victoria Pelova, Vivianne Miedema, and Wieke Kaptein. 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
Touches72%Shot attempts42%Goals72%
Chances created67%Aerial duels won25%Defensive contributions49%

Career

Senior career

SC Heerenveen (Free transfer)Jun 2024 - now
57
2
114
0
77
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  • Matches
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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, 1,465 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.77, 5 yellow cards.

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 February 21, 2026 when SC Heerenveen face PSV Eindhoven 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 Gurbuz. 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 Bart Verbruggen, Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries, Donyell Malen, Emanuel Emegha, Frenkie de Jong, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jerdy Schouten, Jurrien Timber, Justin Kluivert, Luciano Valente, Lutsharel Geertruida, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Memphis Depay, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Aké, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Quinten Timber, Robin Roefs, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Virgil van Dijk, Wout Weghorst, Xavi Simons, Caitlin Dijkstra, Chasity Grant, Damaris Egurrola, Danielle de Jong, Daniëlle van de Donk, Daphne van Domselaar, Dominique Janssen, Esmee Brugts, Ilse van der Zanden, Jackie Groenen, Jill Roord, Katja Snoeijs, Kerstin Casparij, Lineth Beerensteyn, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Renate Jansen, Romee Leuchter, Sherida Spitse, Veerle Buurman, Victoria Pelova, Vivianne Miedema, and Wieke Kaptein. 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.