# Jordi Vanlerberghe > Defender · Belgium · [Brøndby IF](https://betsprinter.com/teams/83) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/1531) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 29 | | Date of birth | 1996-06-27 | | Nationality | Belgium | | Position | Defender | | Jersey | #30 | | Height | 189 cm | | Weight | 75 kg | | Current club | [Brøndby IF](https://betsprinter.com/teams/83) | | Competition | [Superliga](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/11) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2024/2025 | | Competition | Superliga | | Appearances | 22 | | Minutes | 1435 | | Goals | 2 | | Assists | 0 | | Average rating | 7.17 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Thu 21 May | Superliga | FC København | 24 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5.93 | | Sun 10 May | Superliga | AGF | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 | — | 7.07 | | Fri 1 May | Superliga | Nordsjælland | 46 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.11 | | Sun 26 Apr | Superliga | Sønderjyske Fodbold | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | — | 6.45 | | Wed 22 Apr | Superliga | Viborg FF | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.99 | ## Profile ### Reliable defensive option with limited attacking returns ## Profile Jordi Vanlerberghe is a 29‑year‑old Belgian defender currently at Brøndby IF in the Superliga[^fact-1]. The season-to-date profile reads as a defensive mainstay who racks up minutes and starts of matches rather than a regular offensive outlet[^fact-1][^fact-2]. ## Season form Vanlerberghe has made 14 appearances this season, totaling 772 minutes on the pitch[^fact-2]. Across those minutes the provider model gives him an average rating of 6.72, indicating steady, if not eye-catching, contributions across the campaign[^fact-3]. His expected attacking output in the last five matches is modest: 0.11 xG and 0.30 xA across that span[^fact-4]. That expected output has not translated into tangible attacking returns — he is without goals or assists over his last five appearances while playing 345 minutes in that run[^fact-5]. ## Availability & momentum Availability appears consistent: 14 appearances and 772 minutes show regular selection and involvement[^fact-2]. The most recent outing was a 0–2 defeat at AGF, in which he recorded no goals or assists but earned a match rating of 7.07, the season’s higher individual mark noted here[^fact-6]. The sequence of minutes and a solid rating in the latest match suggest match fitness and trust from the coaching staff, while the lack of attacking returns points to a current momentum profile more defensive than creative[^fact-2][^fact-6][^fact-5]. ## What to watch Brøndby’s next fixture is against FC Midtjylland on 2026-05-17T16:00:00+00:00; monitoring whether Vanlerberghe starts and completes significant minutes there will be the clearest signal of short-term role stability[^fact-7]. From a projection and market perspective, the model did not flag him as a top value pick for that fixture — the closest market signal recorded a model edge of 25.2 percentage points at 2.55 (Betfair) with mid confidence, which the desk classifies as not a top value selection[^fact-8]. The profile to watch is simple: minutes and defensive reliability rather than attacking returns. If minutes remain in the 60–90 range, the season metrics — 14 appearances, 772 minutes and a 6.72 provider rating — make him a predictable presence; if starts become sporadic, the limited attacking output across the last five (0 goals, 0 assists; 345 minutes) will amplify concerns about offensive impact[^fact-2][^fact-3][^fact-5][^fact-4]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 29 years old · Belgium · Defender · current club Brøndby IF. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 14 appearances (2025/2026), 772 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 6.72 across the season. [^fact-4]: **Expected output (last 5)** — Last 5 matches: 0.11 xG and 0.30 xA. [^fact-5]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 0 goals, 0 assists, 345 minutes across the last 5 appearances. [^fact-6]: **Last match** — AGF 0–2 (L) — 0 goals, 0 assists, rating 7.07. [^fact-7]: **Next fixture** — Next: FC Midtjylland on 2026-05-17T16:00:00+00:00. [^fact-8]: **Top value pick on next fixture** — No — model edge 25.2 pp at 2.55 (Betfair, mid confidence). --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .