Sam Kersten
#4

Sam Kersten

Centre Back
Netherlands
28 yrs
191 cm
79 kg
right foot

Mercato XI valuation · €12.5M · September 2026

SC Heerenveen

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Sam Kersten

Sam Kersten

Defender·SC Heerenveen
7Tkl · 3Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

4.5/10
Appearances4
Minutes353

Tackles / G

1.8

Int / G

0.8

Duel Win %

60%

Aerials Won

2

Clean Sheets

1

Pass Acc.

91.0%

Season
2026/2027SC HeerenveenHow we count

Tackles

7

Interceptions

3

Appearances

4

Rating

6.93

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Assists

1

Shots

2

Transfer History

Career moves for Sam Kersten

Total fees: €400K
Jul 1, 2024
Free Transfer
PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
SC Heerenveen
SC Heerenveen
Jul 10, 2019
Transfer
FC Den Bosch
FC Den Bosch
PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
€400K

About Sam Kersten

Sam Kersten is a 28-year-old Dutch centre back at SC Heerenveen, where he wears the number 4 shirt. Standing at 191cm and right-footed, he plays in Eredivisie.

Across 32 appearances and 2,442 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Sam Kersten has contributed 43 tackles and 32 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 1 goal and 0 assists.

As of September 2026, Mercato XI values Sam Kersten at €12.5M, with a steady upward trend in recent months. Playing regularly in Eredivisie, a defined role at SC Heerenveen, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Sam Kersten play?+

Sam Kersten plays as a centre back for SC Heerenveen, and is 28 years old.

What are Sam Kersten's stats for the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Sam Kersten has made 32 appearances in Eredivisie, contributing 43 tackles, 32 interceptions, 1 goal and 0 assists.

How is Sam Kersten's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Sam Kersten's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of Eredivisie. The valuation is recalculated every month.