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Sam Kersten

SC Heerenveen
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
Touches70%Shot attempts42%Goals71%
Chances created66%Aerial duels won21%Defensive contributions42%
Transfer value: €1.2M
Highest: €2.1M(Jan 31, 2022)
€2.1M
€1.6M
€1M
€520K
€0

Eredivisie 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
19
Started
23
Matches
1,645
Minutes played
6.74
Rating
5
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

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

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
SC Heerenveen

Mar 7

Eredivisie
Excelsior
1-2
90‎’‎
7.1

Feb 21

Eredivisie
PSV Eindhoven
3-1
90‎’‎
5.6

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
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: 1,645

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)
0.29
Successful passes
841
Successful passes %
88.1%
Accurate long balls
46
Accurate long balls %
47.4%
Chances created
7
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
60.0%
Duels won
69
Duels won %
53.5%
Aerial duels won
30
Aerial duels won %
52.6%
Touches
1,223
Touches in opposition box
10
Dispossessed
5
Fouls won
10

Defending

Tackles
26
Interceptions
22
Blocked shots
8
Fouls committed
20
Recoveries
74
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
7
Clearances
117
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
30
xG against while on pitch
26.74

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, 1,645 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.74, 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 March 14, 2026 when SC Heerenveen face Telstar 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 Denzel Dumfries, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jurriën Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Matthijs de Ligt, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Emanuel Emegha, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jan Paul van Hecke, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, Frenkie de Jong, Luciano Valente, Mark Flekken, Lieske Carleer, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Nina Nijstad, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Ella Peddemors, Daphne van Domselaar, Victoria Pelova, Kerstin Casparij, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, 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
Touches70%Shot attempts42%Goals71%
Chances created66%Aerial duels won21%Defensive contributions42%

Career

Senior career

SC Heerenveen (Free transfer)Jun 2024 - now
59
2
PEC ZwolleJul 2019 - Jun 2024
114
0
FC Den BoschAug 2016 - Jul 2019
77
0
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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, 1,645 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.74, 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 March 14, 2026 when SC Heerenveen face Telstar 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 Denzel Dumfries, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jurriën Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Matthijs de Ligt, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Emanuel Emegha, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jan Paul van Hecke, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, Frenkie de Jong, Luciano Valente, Mark Flekken, Lieske Carleer, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Nina Nijstad, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Ella Peddemors, Daphne van Domselaar, Victoria Pelova, Kerstin Casparij, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, 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.