Louis Verstraete

6 Midfielder
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Making my debut for Gent was an incredible experience. I remember stepping onto the pitch against Anderlecht and feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. To be given that opportunity at such a young age motivated me to keep pushing myself and working hard in training.

Scoring in the Europa League was a dream come true. I was just 17 at the time, and when I found the net against Genk, it felt surreal. It was a moment I’ll never forget, and I was proud to become the youngest goal scorer in that season’s competition.

At Waasland-Beveren, I learned to take on more responsibility, especially during my second stint when I scored crucial goals to help the team avoid relegation. Those experiences taught me about resilience and the importance of contributing to the team in tough situations.

I saw the A-League as a fantastic opportunity to experience a new environment and challenge myself in a different league. Auckland FC has a strong vision for the future, and I wanted to be part of that journey. It’s exciting to be in a new country and contribute to a team that’s eager to grow.

The transition has been very positive. New Zealand is beautiful, and the people are incredibly welcoming. The culture here is vibrant and laid-back, which is refreshing. I’m enjoying exploring Auckland and learning more about the local culture. It’s a great place.

I want to thank the fans for their warm welcome. Your support means everything to us players, and I’m excited to put in the hard work to make you proud. Together, let’s make this season memorable and achieve great things!

Height

186

Weight

-

Age

26

Born

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Overview
General

25

Games Played

1920

Time Played

22

Starts

7

Substitute Off

Defence

34

Total Clearances

11

Blocks

44

Interceptions

Tackles

57.1%

Success Rate

Duels

55.2%

Success Rate

Areial Dual

71.7%

Success Rate

Distribution

Passes

79.9%

Success Rate

822

Total passes

657

Successful passes

33

Passes per 90 mins

Long passes

42%

Success Rate

Pass Direction %

35.0%

Forward

24.8%

Left

22.4%

Right

17.8%

Backward

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41.6%

Opp half

38.8%

Own half

3

Topic

4

Succ. crosses

3

Assists

11

Key Passes

Attack

Total Shots

15

Shots on target

4

Goals scored

2

13.33%

Conversion rate

960

Min per goals

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1

Left foot goals

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-

Right foot goals

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1

Headed goals

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-

Other

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1

Goal inside the box

1

Goal outside the box

0

Direct free kick goals

Discipline

35

Fouls won

54

Foul conceded

6

Yellow cards

1

Red cards