OTHER Colin Coosemans has a good chance of being named Goalkeeper of the Year at the Golden Boot Gala. However, his focus isn't on individual praise. In the HLN Football Podcast, the Anderlecht goalkeeper emphasizes that he's primarily focused on one thing: winning trophies with the club. "In 2026, we want to have something tangible as a team." Read more »
YOUTH A few days ago, the CIES Football Observatory published a list of the 100 best players under the age of 20 who don't play in one of Europe's five major leagues. This includes one Anderlecht player. And no, it's not Nathan De Cat or Mihajlo Cvetkovic, but rather Yasin Özcan, who has been on the bench since his arrival in Belgium. Read more »
FLASHBACK On December 30, 1973, the round of 16 of the Belgian Cup was scheduled. Anderlecht played at home against Beerschot. The Brussels' side fielded a strong lineup, but the match ended 0-0 after extra time.
Anderlecht lined up with Jan Ruiter, Hugo Broos, Jean Dockx, Jos Volders, Gilbert Van Binst, Jan Verheyen, André De Nul, Inge Ejderstedt, François Van der Elst, Attila Ladinszky, and Paul Van Himst. Read more »
WEBSITE The transfer window hasn't even officially opened yet, and new names are already popping up. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Brayan Medina, a 23-year-old Colombian central defender, is expected to leave his club Tondela in January. Anderlecht is among the clubs most actively monitoring the situation. Anderlecht also showed interest last year, and Anderlecht-online reported on it (December 17, 2024). Read more »
TRANSFERS According to the English press, RSC Anderlecht is closely monitoring 15-year-old Emmanuel Fejokwu, who is under contract with West Ham. He has dual nationality – English and Dutch – and plays as a right-back. This season, he has made a total of six appearances for West Ham U18s, in all competitions. He also has four caps for England Under-16s. Read more »
OTHER Lucas Hey received his fifth yellow card against Charleroi and is therefore automatically suspended for the next league match, against Gent. That match will be played on January 18. Read more »
INTERVIEWS With the end of another turbulent year in sight, Marc Coucke (60) looks back on his break with Wouter Vandenhaute and the restructuring of the management at RSC Anderlecht on VTM NIEUWS. The club chairman resigned in September and sold his shares two months later, bidding a final farewell to the purple and white.
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INTERVIEWS Ali Mamaar did not spare his team after Anderlecht's defeat against Charleroi. According to the right back, the first half in particular was below par and the Purple & White will have to step up their game after the winter break. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After the home defeat against Charleroi, Lucas Hey resolutely took responsibility for the opening goal. The Anderlecht defender was honest and upset by the result. Read more »
TRANSFERS Keisuke Goto was once again the star of the show. The Japanese striker, on loan from Anderlecht to STVV, proved particularly efficient and worked his way to the top of the scoring charts. “These are goals from a real number nine,” he said after the game. “That's why I'm in the box. When those crosses and passes come in, you just have to react faster than your opponent.” Read more »
INTERVIEWS Killian Sardella appeared visibly shaken in front of the microphone after the match. The defender did not spare his team after the defeat against Sporting Charleroi. “We faced an opponent who was tactically strong, but above all, we let it slip,” he said. “From the kickoff, we weren't in the game.” Read more »
OTHER Keisuke Goto is making an excellent impression at STVV for the time being. The Japanese striker, who was loaned out by Anderlecht, has already scored eight goals this season and is one of the key players in Sint-Truiden. However, the purple and white supporters should not count on a quick return. Read more »
INTERVIEWS The winter break comes at an unfortunate time for Anderlecht. The home defeat against Sporting Charleroi sees the Purple & White fall further behind their rivals Union, Club Brugge, and STVV in the standings. The year 2025 ends with a heavy hangover and a need for reflection. After the match, coach Besnik Hasi sent a clear message to the club's management: there is a need for more competition within the selection. Read more »
INTERVIEWS With the end of another turbulent year in sight, Marc Coucke (60) looks back on his break with Wouter Vandenhaute and the restructuring of the management at RSC Anderlecht on VTM NIEUWS. The club chairman resigned in September and sold his shares two months later, bidding a final farewell to the purple and white. Read more »
