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Kjell Scherpen

Solid contributorIpswich · 26 yrsNew signing

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 25 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameKjell Scherpen
PositionGoalkeeper
NationalityNetherlands
Age26
Date of birth23 Jan 2000
BirthplaceEmmen
Height206 cm
Shirt number#37
ClubIpswich
Goalkeeper
1
Appearances
0
Clean sheets
0%
CS rate
share of apps kept clean
90
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Ipswich.

Also this season

Earlier this season at Union St. GilloiseUEFA Champions League: 8 apps, 0g 0a, 720 min

The headline Season rating covers his time at Ipswich; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.

Scout report

Solid contributorGoalkeeper

K. Scherpen is a 26-year-old goalkeeper at Union St. Gilloise, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 32 appearances, a Season grade of 58. On long-term scout potential he's rated 52.4. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter (78.9% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Scherpen.

On the season, Scherpen graded 58 for current form (age-blind), on 15 clean sheets across 32 appearances.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 58 → 63). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 52. At 26 Scherpen is in his prime years, and a market index of 27.7 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Scherpen is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Streaky5 clubs
52.4
Ratingi
a solid contributor and squad regular
58.2
Seasoni
a strong, regular top-tier starter
78.9%
Minutes
a regular starter
0.03
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Union St. Gilloise finished 7th of 18 · a mid-table side

32
Apps
15
Clean sheets
47%
CS rate
78.9%
Minutes

15 clean sheets in 32 appearances (47% of games).

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 78.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

Rated 52.4 overall — a solid contributor and squad regular. A a regular starter keeper carrying the gloves this season. In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among goalkeepers in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Goalkeeping

Clean sheets15

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0