In interviews, Colin Coosemans has already mentioned Anderlecht's captain's group. Who are they and what do they do? Het Nieuwsblad investigated. The newspaper reveals the names of the seven players who make up the captain's group and explains their roles. Read more »
Today Tristan Degreef celebrates his birthday! He becomes 21 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Today Ilay Camara and Alexis Flips celebrate their birthday. Ilay Camara is now 23 and Alexis Flips 26years old. We wish them both a happy anniversary! Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is facing a change in clothing sponsorship next season. The record champion seems to be teaming up again with Adidas, the sports brand that supplied the purple and white team's equipment for many years between 1976 and 2019. This brings an end to the current partnership with Joma, which expires next summer. Read more »
Marco Kana, 23, is about to extend his contract. His current agreement runs until June 30, 2026. The defender, who has been written off several times by the Purple & White, will soon extend his contract by five years. La Dernière Heure reports that this will be accompanied by a significant financial upgrade. Under coach Besnik Hasi, Kana plays a leading role in defense. Read more »
Today Mihajlo Cvetkovic celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Six months after his return to Anderlecht, Lucas Biglia is slowly but surely establishing himself as a key figure in Besnik Hasi's coaching staff. At 39 years of age, the former captain, who won four championships with the purple and white, is continuing his transformation into a coach. Biglia brings a human touch and is extremely eager to learn. Hasi, Edward Still, and Jeremy Taravel lead the training sessions, while the Argentine observes, adjusts, and gives advice. Read more »
Anderlecht has formally denied to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri that it is considering a loan for Julien Duranville. Tavolieri contacted the Purple & White with this question. Read more »
After a break of more than two weeks, RSCA Futsal is back in the competition. The Brussels club will play two matches in just 48 hours before the season takes a month-long break for the European Championships. Technical manager Lieven Baert himself calls this situation a “crazy calendar.” The return begins on Wednesday with a trip to Sint-Niklaas, a third division team, in the Belgian Cup. Read more »
Anderlecht left for their winter training camp in Spain today. Het Nieuwsblad has confirmed that 16-year-old goalkeeper Mattis Seghers was also on the plane. Read more »
Anderlecht announced the selection for the winter training camp in Spain this evening. Twenty-nine players boarded the plane this morning. Ilay Camara, who is still recovering from an injury, and young first-team players Zoumana Keita and Elyss Dao are also traveling with the team. Read more »
Anderlecht is heading to Jerez de la Frontera in Spain for their winter training camp, where they will prepare for the (tough) second half of the season. The Purple & White's first official match will be the Croky Cup quarter-final against Gent at Lotto Park on January 15. Read more »
Today Jarne Flies celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! 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 »
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 »
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 »
After the league match against Charleroi, the focus shifts to the winter training camp. From January 3 to 9, Anderlecht will travel to Jerez de la Frontera in Spain. Besnik Hasi has already announced that he will be taking some Futures players with him to the training camp. 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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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 »
The head coach of the Red Devils is taking an open-minded approach to both experience and youth. In the build-up to the next internationals, he spoke in more detail about the role Jan Vertonghen could play within the national team in the future, as well as the chances of young players such as Nathan De Cat when it comes to a potential World Cup selection. 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 »
Sporting success and financial rewards are more closely linked than ever at Anderlecht. According to our information, the Purple & White have introduced a new arrangement for match bonuses in recent contracts. These extras will only be paid out if the club qualifies for the top six. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini's passion did not earn him a goal against STVV, but it did earn him a yellow card for protesting. The striker was a little too enthusiastic in his discussion with referee Lothar D'Hondt when he awarded a penalty after seeing Thorgan Hazard handle the ball. Read more »
Saturday will be a special moment for Keisuke Goto: the Japanese striker from STVV will return to Anderlecht, the club that loaned him out this season, for the first time. His value rose from €1.2 million to €3.5 million in just a few months, and he became one of the revelations of the competition at Stayen. Read more »
Not long after the news broke, Anderlecht officially confirmed the arrival of David Verwilghen as the new Scouting & Recruitment Director. Dries Belaen, who had been with Anderlecht for five years, is leaving the club. Read more »
The latest market value update from Transfermarkt.be has led to notable shifts within Anderlecht's squad. One name stands out above all: Nathan De Cat. The 17-year-old midfielder makes a spectacular leap forward and becomes the biggest riser in the entire Belgian Pro League. But not everyone at Anderlecht sees their value increase — Yasin Özcan and Mario Stroeykens both experience a downward adjustment. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht continues to reinvent itself, and this time the changes are happening behind the scenes. According to information from Het Nieuwsblad, David Verwilghen, the architect behind La Louvière's resurgence, is on the verge of joining Lotto Park as Director of Recruitment. Read more »
Bob Madou, CEO of Club Brugge, has been appointed by the Pro League's Board of Directors to serve on the Board of Directors of the RBFA. He joins Sven Jaecques (Antwerp), Pierre François (Standard Liège), and Frank Lagast (KV Mechelen). Together, they represent the professional clubs on the board of the Belgian Football Association. Read more »
We are only halfway through the 2025–2026 season, but on Thursday the Pro League already revealed the broad framework for the 2026–2027 season. Due to the World Cup, the championship — in principle the first in 17 years without play-offs — will start slightly later than usual. The Belgian Cup final will take place after the season. Read more »
Colin Coosemans has just drawn the quarterfinals for the Croky Cup. Anderlecht will play at home against Gent. If Anderlecht beats Gent, it will prepare for a double confrontation with the winner of Antwerp - La Louvière. This means it will avoid Club Brugge and Union. The quarterfinals will take place on January 13, 14, or 15. Read more »
Anderlecht is experiencing a decisive moment in its season. Four wins in a row, twelve points out of twelve, and above all an important victory against Union, the first since April 2024. Lotto Park was buzzing on Sunday evening when Anderlecht rejoined the top of the table. Under Besnik Hasi, the team is showing a mentality that is willing to give everything on the pitch. Read more »
Silvio Proto refuses to talk about the Belgian title for the time being: “It was difficult to achieve this series of four victories,” he said. The former Anderlecht goalkeeper remains cautious. “This needs to be confirmed first,” he adds. The match against Genk in the Belgian Cup will therefore be an important step for the club. “There's no point in talking about prizes, as everything will be decided in the Champions Playoffs,” he assures us. The victories clearly leave Proto wanting more: “Appetite comes with eating,” he concludes. Read more »
Anderlecht will have to do without Mario Stroeykens for the last weeks of 2025 and the first weeks of 2026. The attacking midfielder is part of Congo's selection for the Africa Cup. That tournament will take place from December 21 to January 18. Read more »
Today César Huerta celebrates his birthday! He becomes 25 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Today Nunzio Engwanda celebrates his birthday! He becomes 18 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
After the European defeat against Kairat Almaty, Anderlecht urgently needed a response, and it came. In a seething Alfasun Indoor Arena, Anderlecht Futsal swept Pibo Bilzen aside with a clear 7-0 victory, showing that the defeat in the Champions League had been digested. The tone was set in the opening minutes. Read more »
Good news but also caution at RSCA: Lucas Hey resumed most of his training this week. The young defender looked sharp and focused during the exercises, which points to a possible place in the match selection. However, the Anderlecht staff remain vigilant. Hey, like Vazquez, is still considered a ‘doubtful case'. Read more »
For the first time in its history, RSC Anderlecht is setting up shop in the city center with a unique pop-up store, located on the corner of the Grand Place. During the Plaisirs d'Hiver, when more than four million visitors will be strolling among chalets, lights, and entertainment, fans can come and shop for shirts. Read more »
Striker Luis Vazquez is just three goals away from a new milestone that could activate a financial bonus in his contract. This information was revealed in the HLN Football Podcast. The player's performance is directly linked to the financial aspect of the transfer fee. In the summer of 2023, Anderlecht signed Luis Vázquez for around €3 million. He joined from Boca Juniors.
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Colin Coosemans has been wearing the Anderlecht jersey for more than four years now, but extending his contract does not seem to be a priority for the time being — certainly not under the conditions currently being offered by the Purple & White. Read more »
The RSCA Futures failed to win for the fifth time in six games. Against Seraing, the Purple & White took the lead twice, but a red card in the final phase left them with ten men and led to the equalizer shortly thereafter. Despite the disappointing result, there was also good news: Enzo Sternal returned after a long-term knee injury that had kept him sidelined since March. The young Frenchman made his comeback on the pitch three minutes before the end. Afterwards, he said: “My contract extension until 2029 shows the club's confidence in me. It has helped me morally.”
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RSCA Futsal has prepared itself excellently for Monday's important Champions League match with a convincing 1-7 victory at Shokudo Aarschot. This victory means that Anderlecht retains its maximum score of 27 points after nine match days, although the team is still second in the league behind FT Antwerp, which has played one more game and has 28 points. The goals for Anderlecht came from Gaucho, Mancuso (twice), Edu, Raul, Rakic, and Panes, who together made the difference in the Sporthal in Aarschot.
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According to Het Nieuwsblad, Anderlecht is in talks with several players whose contracts are expiring. This is the case for Thorgan Hazard, Yari Verschaeren, and Marco Kana. Some players may have to take a pay cut. Read more »
Vincent Kompany made an unexpected visit to Anderlecht's training complex in Neerpede last week, much to the delight of the technical staff and former player Besnik Hasi. During an informal coffee meeting, a warm atmosphere developed, in which Kompany emphasized that Neerpede will always remain a home for him, as it does for players such as Lukaku, Tielemans, and Vanden Borre. The name of Nathan De Cat was deliberately avoided: “Kompany has enough information about the player himself,” he said. Read more »
Besnik Hasi is concerned about Nathan Saliba and Angulo, who are not expected to return from their international duties until today. Both players will have had a long journey across several time zones. Hasi's concern is that both players are likely tired and may be struggling with jet lag. Angulo may also be nursing a minor injury. Read more »
