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Height
4
Shirt
28 years
Jan 30, 1998
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€1.3M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches63%Shot attempts36%Goals41%
Chances created55%Aerial duels won22%Defensive contributions53%
Transfer value: €1.3M
Highest: €2.1M(Jan 31, 2022)
€2.1M
€1.6M
€1M
€520K
€0

Eredivisie 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
27
Started
31
Matches
2,352
Minutes played
6.85
Rating
5
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 21

FC Utrecht
L3-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.3

May 17

Ajax
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

May 11

NAC Breda
L2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

May 3

FC Volendam
W0-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.7

Apr 25

Fortuna Sittard
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

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
7.0
SC Heerenveen

May 21

Eredivisie ECL Playoff
FC Utrecht
3-2
90‎’‎
6.3

May 17

Eredivisie
Ajax
0-0
90‎’‎
7.6

May 11

Eredivisie
NAC Breda
2-0
90‎’‎
7.2

May 3

Eredivisie
FC Volendam
0-2
90‎’‎
7.7

Apr 25

Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard
2-1
90‎’‎
7.4
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 30%
  • 10Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.47xG
2 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.03xG0.05xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,352

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.47
xG on target (xGOT)
0.15
Non-penalty xG
0.47
Shots
10
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
2

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.57
Successful passes
1,172
Successful passes %
88.1%
Accurate long balls
62
Accurate long balls %
46.3%
Chances created
8
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
60.0%
Duels won
101
Duels won %
57.1%
Aerial duels won
46
Aerial duels won %
56.8%
Touches
1,695
Touches in opposition box
13
Dispossessed
6
Fouls won
11

Defending

Defensive contributions
244
Tackles
41
Interceptions
26
Blocked shots
14
Fouls committed
26
Recoveries
101
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
8
Clearances
163
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
39
xG against while on pitch
39.75

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, 2,352 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.85, 5 yellow cards.

Sam Kersten scores highly on Matches, Started, and Minutes 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:

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, Jan Bekkema, Amourricho van Axel Dongen, Hristiyan Petrov, Timo Schreuder, Nordin Bakker, Kai Jansen, Jermaine Rijssel, Robin Bouw, Isaiah Ahmed, Nolhan Courtens, Kirayno Schaken, Ingmar Mulder, Clayton Bonevacia, 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 Brian Brobbey, Crysencio Summerville, Guus Til, Jurriën Timber, Marten de Roon, Mats Wieffer, Bart Verbruggen, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluivert, Teun Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Nina Nijstad, Renee van Asten, Victoria Pelova, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Daniëlle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Kerstin Casparij, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, Daniëlle de Jong, and Regina van Eijk. 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
Touches63%Shot attempts36%Goals41%
Chances created55%Aerial duels won22%Defensive contributions53%

Career

Senior career

SC Heerenveen (Free transfer)Jun 2024 - now
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77
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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, 2,352 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.85, 5 yellow cards.

Sam Kersten scores highly on Matches, Started, and Minutes 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:

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, Jan Bekkema, Amourricho van Axel Dongen, Hristiyan Petrov, Timo Schreuder, Nordin Bakker, Kai Jansen, Jermaine Rijssel, Robin Bouw, Isaiah Ahmed, Nolhan Courtens, Kirayno Schaken, Ingmar Mulder, Clayton Bonevacia, 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 Brian Brobbey, Crysencio Summerville, Guus Til, Jurriën Timber, Marten de Roon, Mats Wieffer, Bart Verbruggen, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluivert, Teun Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Nina Nijstad, Renee van Asten, Victoria Pelova, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Daniëlle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Kerstin Casparij, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, Daniëlle de Jong, and Regina van Eijk. 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.