Jan Vertonghen — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · RSC Anderlecht · BEL-Pro League · age 39
Jan Vertonghen is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution, evidenced by his elite long ball accuracy in the top 1% of his positional peers. At 39, he remains a top performer, boasting a Sofascore rating in the top 9%, showcasing his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively with 3 goals and 1 assist this season. While his tackling and interception metrics suggest a less aggressive approach, his durability is a concern with a notable history of injuries, making his reliability a critical factor for team selection.
Strengths
- Accurate long balls /90
- Sofascore rating
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Non-penalty goals /90
Weaknesses
- Tackles + interceptions /90
- Possession won in att. third /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Jan Vertonghen (centre back) are Luka Vušković, Otávio, Edmond Tapsoba, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Jan Vertonghen play?
- Jan Vertonghen plays as a centre back for RSC Anderlecht in the BEL-Pro League.
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