Pieter Gerkens

League: Jupiler Pro LeagueTeam: Cercle BruggeNationality: Belgium
Positions:CMAMRMage:~30

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€30.1m€100.2m
Confidence: 72%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 71.7 / 100 · Confidence = 72%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration66

Quick over the first steps but not explosive; relies more on timing than raw burst. (conf 0.72)

Top speed68

Adequate pace to support box-to-box coverage and pressing, without breakaway speed. (conf 0.72)

Agility67

Turns reasonably well in traffic; functional rather than elusive. (conf 0.7)

Stamina83

High engine and repeat sprints; maintains intensity across long stretches. (conf 0.78)

Control

First touch72

Secure control under pressure; rarely heavy in central zones. (conf 0.72)

Dribbling69

Functional carrying to link phases; limited 1v1 separation. (conf 0.7)

Ball shielding68

Uses body well to protect possession; average upper-body strength. (conf 0.7)

Ball striking72

Clean contact on drives and controlled finishes from the edge or inside the box. (conf 0.72)

Distribution

Short passing75

Reliable combinations and wall passes; keeps tempo moving. (conf 0.76)

Long passing70

Capable of switches when set; less consistent under pressure. (conf 0.7)

Crossing68

Serviceable delivery from half-spaces or when drifting wide right. (conf 0.68)

Vision71

Identifies third-man runs and underlaps; not a primary chance creator. (conf 0.7)

Chance threat

Finishing70

Arrives well in the box and converts at a decent clip, mainly from intelligent positioning. (conf 0.72)

Shot selection72

Generally picks sensible attempts and avoids low-percentage long shots. (conf 0.73)

Off-ball movement79

Excellent timing of late runs and pressing triggers; finds pockets between lines. (conf 0.78)

Set-piece shot55

Rarely a direct free-kick or penalty taker. (conf 0.65)

Duels

Aerial65

Times jumps well and competes, but limited by average size. (conf 0.68)

Ground duels73

Tenacious in 50/50s with tidy tackling technique. (conf 0.73)

Defense

Pressing intensity82

Aggressive, coordinated presser with repeat efforts and good trigger recognition. (conf 0.79)

Defensive disruption72

Wins turnovers through anticipation and work rate rather than physical dominance. (conf 0.72)

Defensive positioning71

Disciplined in a mid-block; tracks runners and plugs gaps. (conf 0.71)

Mental

Composure74

Steady under pressure, especially in transition moments. (conf 0.72)

Decision making74

Pragmatic choices in possession; balances risk and retention. (conf 0.73)

Work rate85

Sustained two-way effort with consistent tracking and counterpressing. (conf 0.8)

Resilience

Injury reliability78

Generally available with few extended interruptions. (conf 0.65)

Outlook

Potential72

Established profile; limited headroom but dependable level. (conf 0.72)

Reputation66

Well-regarded contributor within the domestic league landscape. (conf 0.7)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Energetic box-to-box midfielder who blends tireless pressing with intelligent timing of runs into the penalty area. Relishes linking play with quick combinations and second-line arrivals, offering steady end product through positioning rather than flair. Reliable, team-oriented profile suited to high-tempo systems.

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