Sam Kersten

Sam Kersten (born 30 January 1998) is a Dutch professional football player who plays for Eredivisie club Heerenveen.^[1][2]

Sam Kersten

Kersten with PEC Zwolle in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth	(1998-01-30) 30 January 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth	Nijmegen, Netherlands
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Heerenveen
Number	4
Youth career
	VV Ravenstein
	FC Oss
	NEC
2011–2014	FC Den Bosch
2014–2016	Brabant United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2019	FC Den Bosch	74	(0)
2019–2024	PEC Zwolle	110	(0)
2024–	Heerenveen	30	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 June 2025

Club career

Kersten played for six seasons in the FC Den Bosch youth setup.^[3] He made his professional debut in the Eerste Divisie for FC Den Bosch on 2 December 2016 in a game against FC Dordrecht.^[4] Kersten then signed a multi-year deal with Den Bosch after making a number of first team appearances.^[5]

On 8 April 2024, Kersten signed a three-year contract with Heerenveen, effective 1 July.^[6]

Kersten primarily plays as a central defender.^[3]