Yari Verschaeren (born 12 July 2001) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Sampdoria.
Club career Verschaeren is a youth product from Anderlecht, joining the club at the age of 9 from Beveren. In 2017, Verschaeren signed his first contract at Anderlecht.
Verschaeren made his first team debut on 25 November 2018 against Sint-Truiden, before being substituted after 78 minutes in the game, which was a 4–2 away defeat. Four days later, he made his debut in the Europa League against Spartak Trnava. He was substituted in the 81st minute. On 27 January 2019, he scored his first goal for Anderlecht against KAS Eupen. On 10 August 2024, Verschaeren made his 150th appearance for Anderlecht against OH Leuven, while wearing the captain's armband in absence of Jan Vertonghen.
On 12 August 2026, Serie B club Sampdoria announced the signing of Verschaeren, on a contract until 30 June 2029.
International career Verschaeren made his international debut for Belgium on 9 September 2019, coming on as a late substitute against Scotland in a Euro 2020 qualifier. A month later, he scored his first goal from a penalty, in Belgium's 9–0 win against San Marino.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueBelgian CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAnderlecht2018–19Belgian Pro League21200102222019–20Belgian Pro League21210—2222020–21Belgian Pro League22610—2362021–22Belgian Pro League36750424592022–23Belgian Pro League282101324242023–24Belgian Pro League19120—2112024–25Belgian Pro League343511024962025–26Belgian Pro League2816041382Career total2092421132726232
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBelgium201931202030202210Total71
Scores and results list Belgium's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Verschaeren goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Yari VerschaerenNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 10 October 2019 King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium 8–0 9–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualification
Honours Anderlecht Belgian Cup runner-up: 2021–22, 2024–25
Individual Young Professional Footballer of the Season: 2018–19 Anderlecht Player of the Season: 2018–19 : 2019
References
External links Profile at the Belgian FA website