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Central midfielderBelgiumJupiler Pro League

Robert-Jan Vanwesemael

Solid contributorSt. Truiden · 24 yrsStarter
55.5
3.3%
Ratingi
32.7
±0%
Seasoni
17.7
Valuei

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

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

Season stats

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8
Appearances
1
Goals
1
Assists
686
Minutes

Domestic-league season · St. Truiden.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Jupiler Pro League100907.2

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral midfielder

R. Vanwesemael is a 24-year-old central midfielder at St. Truiden, rated 55.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 34th of 145 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 solid campaign that ranks top 40% of the 20 central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League, on 1 goal, 1 assist and 3.481 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 33 → 33). Over the 4 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2025/26.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 56, top 40% of the 20 central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League. At 24 Vanwesemael is in his prime years, and a market index of 17.7 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 40% central midfielders · Jupiler Pro LeagueCurrent seasonTop 40% central midfielders · Jupiler Pro League8th-best central midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League34th in the Jupiler Pro League · potential8th-highest potential central midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League
55.9
Ratingi
8th of 20 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 12th of 18 · a mid-table side

37
Apps
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 55.9, Vanwesemael carries the 8th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League (top 40%). 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

Passing

Assists1

Defending

Tackles71
Interceptions38
Blocks10

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards10
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.