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Robert-Jan Vanwesemael

Solid contributorSt. Truiden · 24 yrs
57.4
8.5%
Ratingi
32.7
151.5%
Seasoni
18.2
Valuei

Profile

Full nameRobert-Jan Vanwesemael
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityBelgium
Age24
Date of birth26 Mar 2002
Height176 cm
Shirt number#60
ClubSt. Truiden
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Central midfielderalso played DEF · FWD

Season stats

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37
Appearances
1
Goals
1
Assists
3077
Minutes

Domestic-league season · St. Truiden.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Jupiler Pro League371130776.76

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral midfielder

R. Vanwesemael is a 24-year-old central midfielder at St. Truiden, rated 57.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 51st of 294 on scout potential in the Jupiler Pro League. An emerging talent, he has been an ever-present this season (85.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.48 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Vanwesemael.

Judged on this season alone, Vanwesemael graded 33 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 22nd of 53 of the 53 central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League, on 1 goal, 1 assist and 3.481 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 13 → 33). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 57, top 23% of the 53 central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League. At 24 Vanwesemael is in his prime years, and a market index of 18.2 reflects that trajectory.

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

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26
Current potentialTop 23% central midfielders · Jupiler Pro LeagueCurrent season22nd of 53 central midfielders · Jupiler Pro League22nd-best central midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League51st in the Jupiler Pro League · potential12th-highest potential central midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League
57.4
Ratingi
12th of 53 central midfielders
32.7
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
85.5%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.48
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · St. Truiden finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side

3.48
Def. / 90
71
Tackles
38
Interceptions
9
Clean sheets

3.48 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 37 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 85.5% 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

With a Rating of 57.4, Vanwesemael carries the 12th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League (top 23%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.48 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target8
Shots20

Passing

Assists1
Chances created36
Passes1,515
Pass accuracy82%

Possession

Successful dribbles31
Dribble success57.4%
Duels won141
Duels won %45.6%
Fouls won21

Defending

Tackles71
Interceptions38
Blocks10
Fouls committed56
Penalties conceded1

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards10
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.