Pieter Gerkens — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Cercle Brugge · BEL-Pro League · age 31 · €740k
Pieter Gerkens is a gritty defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning possession in the attacking third, placing him in the top 14% of his peers. His strong aerial presence and ability to clear danger demonstrate his effectiveness in physical duels, contributing to his overall reliability on the pitch. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, Gerkens is a durable asset, although his passing metrics suggest he may not be the most progressive ball distributor.
Strengths
- Possession won in att. third /90
- Clearances /90
- Aerial duels won /90
- Non-penalty goals /90
Weaknesses
- Successful dribbles /90
- Duels won /90
- Touches /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Pieter Gerkens (central midfielder) are Vito van Crooij, Thijs Oosting, Victor Jensen, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Pieter Gerkens play?
- Pieter Gerkens plays as a central midfielder for Cercle Brugge in the BEL-Pro League.
- What is Pieter Gerkens's market value?
- Pieter Gerkens's market value is €740k.
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