Sam Kersten
SC Heerenveen/D/
NetherlandsPlayer Info
Sam Kersten is a highly-rated Dutch central defender playing for Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen. Born on January 30, 1998, the 28-year-old stands at an imposing 191 cm and weighs 80 kg, with a significant market value of €1.5 million. Kersten is a modern center-back, combining physical dominance in aerial duels with composure and quality in possession. He progressed through Heerenveen's youth academy, breaking into the first team and establishing himself as a key pillar of their defense. His performances have drawn attention for his reading of the game, strong tackling, and ability to play out from the back. As a regular in one of the Netherlands' top clubs, Kersten is on the radar for potential future national team consideration and represents the solid, ball-playing defender that is highly prized in contemporary football.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/06/30
PEC Zwolle
SC HeerenveenSigned
2019/07/09
Den BoschPEC Zwolle400000€
Transfer
2016/10/04
FC Den Bosch U21Den BoschSigned
2014/06/30
FC Den Bosch Reserves
Brabant United U17Signed
2011/06/30
NEC Nijmegen Amateurs YouthFC Den Bosch ReservesSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
SC HeerenveenNED Eredivisie2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
22
Games Started
18
Minutes Per Game
1555
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
6
Accurate Passes Per Game
804
Key Passes Per Game
7
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
49
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
3
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
26
Interceptions Per Game
21
Clearances Per Game
112
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
5
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
20
Be Fouled Per Game
9