The start of a new year is always a good time to look ahead to the future. And Anderlecht's future lies in Neerpede. La Dernière Heure has published an overview of the seven players who could break through to Anderlecht's first team in the near future. The three players below are expected to be part of the squad for the upcoming winter training camp in Jerez de la Frontera. Read more »
In addition to Nga Kana, Vroninks, and Engwanda, the following four players are also expected to make a big impact in 2026. Read more »
Not everyone gets an extensive interview at the start of the year, but an exception is gladly made for the new chairman of RSC Anderlecht. Michael Verschueren (55) speaks candidly about ambition, patience, and responsibility. “I'm not here for the symbolism. This is not an honorary title.” Read more »
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 »
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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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
For Besnik Hasi, these were anything but quiet weeks. While many were already counting down to the holidays, the Anderlecht coach continued to work unperturbed. There was little time for buying presents, but there was time for a sporting end to the year. The Purple & White want to end 2025 with a victory so they can look forward to 2026 with confidence.
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The crowded infirmary is once again an issue at Anderlecht. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, further examination has revealed that Ilay Camara and Mario Stroeykens will be out of action for at least another month. Both players were originally selected for the Africa Cup, which is currently being played in Morocco. Read more »
Besnik Hasi has been hammering home the message for weeks: at Anderlecht, no one is expendable. “Starters or substitutes, everyone counts,” the coach invariably repeats. These are not empty words, as it turns out. In the decisive moments of matches, it is often the Purple & White's bench players who prove to be worth their weight in gold. Read more »
Majeed Ashimeru (28) is back in action, albeit in the shadows. The Ghanaian, who was dropped from Anderlecht's first team last summer, has been playing for RSCA Futures in 1B since the beginning of December. He even scored against Kortrijk. “This situation frustrates me, but it also motivates me,” says Ashimeru, who was out of action for six months.
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The match between Antwerp and Anderlecht had two completely different halves. Before the break, the home team was clearly the better side, but after the break, the Purple & White fought back. While Antwerp coach Joseph Oosting lamented his team's failure to seal the match, Besnik Hasi once again expressed his incomprehension about the penalty awarded to RAFC. “But you can't take that kind of attitude into a match,” he said. Read more »
Anderlecht drew 2-2 at Antwerp. After a poor first half and a 2-0 halftime score, another defeat seemed inevitable. Hazard quickly scored the 2-1 from the penalty spot after the break, but Antwerp remained the more dangerous side. Thanks to Coosemans, the Purple & White stayed in the game and in the final phase, Anderlecht managed to equalize through a low shot from substitute Degreef. A point gained, but away form remains a problem. Read more »
With Huerta, Kana, Augustinsson, Stroeykens, and Camara, Anderlecht once again has a well-stocked infirmary. The Mexican has already undergone surgery, while Besnik Hasi lost two more players during the match against STVV. Read more »
On Sunday, Anderlecht travels to the Bosuil for a match against Antwerp, which has been in excellent form since the change of coach. The Purple & White will once again have to puzzle over their defense, due to a series of injuries that are complicating the work of coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »
After a deserved victory against STVV, Anderlecht faces a difficult trip to Antwerp. After victories against Club Brugge, Genk, and Gent, the team has made a leap in the rankings and seems reborn. After the defeat in Westerlo, Anderlecht still has something to prove on the road, although injuries mean that changes will have to be made again. Read more »
From bit-part player to undisputed presence between the posts: Colin Coosemans (33) has come a long way. In 2025, he grew into Anderlecht's first-choice goalkeeper and captain. With a nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year in his pocket, he looks back on a turbulent—but above all liberating—year. Read more »
On Sunday, Anderlecht will be in the spotlight when they travel to Antwerp, the club where Jean Kindermans is now making his mark. The former architect of Neerpede welcomes his ex-employer with mixed feelings, but above all with respect. In an in-depth conversation, Kindermans looks back on his years with the Purple & White, reflects on the club's current direction, and shares strikingly clear advice for one of its young standard-bearers: Nathan De Cat. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht could use some defensive reinforcement and an extra striker, but its first winter signing is not a player. The Purple & White have brought in David Verwilghen (37) as their new head of scouting. The former sporting director of promoted club La Louvière made a strong impression there and will now help build a more efficient scouting system at the record champions. “Anderlecht needed to redesign its structure.” Read more »
It remains to be seen whether Yari Verschaeren (24) will continue to wear the Anderlecht shirt after 2026. His current contract expires in June of that year and talks about an extension are proving difficult. Read more »
After ten games without a win, RSCA Futures secured three points once again. They beat direct rivals Franc Borains 2-0. The purple and white youngsters are now level with the club from Hainaut in the standings, both with 16 points. Read more »
Bad news for Anderlecht and Mario Stroeykens. The midfielder suffered a knee injury during last weekend's match against STVV, and it appears to be more serious than initially hoped. Read more »
Ilay Camara, initially included in the Senegalese squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, has had to withdraw from the tournament. Camara had to be substituted after about fifteen minutes of play in Saturday evening's match against Sint-Truiden due to injury. An MRI in Dakar on Monday concluded that he had a “type 2 hamstring injury,” the Senegalese Football Association reported on Tuesday. Specifically, this means a partial tear of the hamstring with an unavailability of between four and eight weeks. Returning too soon also carries a high risk of recurrence. Read more »
According to the press, Mario Stroeykens suffered a knee injury during the match against Sint-Truiden, forcing him to be substituted shortly before the hour mark. The nature of the injury has not been disclosed for the time being; it remains to be seen how long Stroeykens will be out of action. Read more »
The winter transfer window is approaching, and Anderlecht is already looking ahead. At the Raymond Goethals Trophy, sporting director Olivier Renard gave an insight into the plans of the Purple & White. His message was clear: sell first, then buy. Read more »
Ajax continues to scout Anderlecht's youth academy and strikes again. The Amsterdam club has secured the services of Samory Koné (15), a fast and technically strong right winger. The transfer is scheduled for next summer. Read more »
The purple and white women lost 1-3 yesterday to an efficient OH Leuven. As a result, Leuven jumps over Anderlecht to first place. The purple and white had started well, however, with an opening goal in the first few minutes. Read more »
Anderlecht secured an important 2-1 victory against STVV. The match only really got going after the break when Anderlecht loanee Goto put STVV ahead from the penalty spot thanks to a controversial penalty. Anderlecht struggled, but turned the deficit into a lead in a matter of minutes. Saliba headed in the equalizer in the 68th minute, and then Angulo extended Cvetkovic's header into the goal at the far post. Read more »
On Saturday, Anderlecht faces another big match at Astridpark, with second place at stake. The Purple & White must recover from their painful 4-0 defeat at Westerlo, but no drastic measures were taken at Neerpede. No punitive training, no extra tough approach. “We discussed and analyzed everything, but without pointing fingers,” says coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »
