Pieter Gerkens — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Cercle Brugge · BEL-Pro League · age 31 · €740k
Pieter Gerkens is a tenacious defensive midfielder, thriving in disrupting opposition play and winning possession in advanced areas. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 43% of his peers, his ability to win aerial duels and clearances showcases his defensive acumen. With just three games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable and durable presence in the midfield, contributing with six goals this season while focusing on his defensive responsibilities.
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, Thibo Somers, 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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