Yari Verschaeren

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.

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.

Club

As of match played 24 May 2026

International

As of match played 29 March 2022

Scores and results list Belgium's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Verschaeren goal.

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 Dominique D'Onofrio Award: 2019