Mario Stroeykens has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht until 2028. The 21-year-old midfielder, who came up through the Purple & White youth academy, will remain with the club for at least three more seasons. Read more »
Under sports director Olivier Renard, RSC Anderlecht is balancing ambition and financial discipline. The club, which had to reduce its wage bill by 25 percent following Jesper Fredberg's policy, is focusing strongly on young players with growth potential. Mihajlo Cvetkovic's transfer file illustrates this strategy.
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Yari Verschaeren proved to be the decisive factor in the match against Standard Liège. His pass enabled Cvetkovic to score. “It gives me satisfaction,” he said. "I understand the significance of this match for the Anderlecht supporters. Despite the fact that the game wasn't spectacular, the victory is the most important thing,“ he continued. Verschaeren also believes he deserves more playing time: ”But I don't think coach Besnik Hasi takes my contractual situation at Anderlecht into consideration when making his choices," he added. Read more »
Ilay Camara was satisfied after Anderlecht's victory against Standard. He emphasized that the Purple & White had created more chances than their opponents, which justified the victory. However, Camara also saw areas for improvement: “We struggled to maintain our lead, but we managed to pull through in the end.” Read more »
18-year-old Mihajlo Cvetkovic secured Anderlecht a crucial victory in Sunday's Clasico against Standard. The young Serbian came on late and had barely been on the pitch for a minute when he reacted alertly to a shot from Verschaeren. His goal proved decisive. Read more »
Today Mads Kikkenborg celebrates his birthday! He becomes 28 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Today Kasper Dolberg celebrates his birthday! He becomes 28 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Het Nieuwsblad examined the market value of all players in 1B and determined which team has the highest value. It turns out that RSCA Futures are in first place, with a squad worth €13.40 million. Cvetkovic, on the other hand, is the most expensive player in the Challenger Pro League. Jong Genk and Club NXT are somewhere in the middle, while Jong Gent has the cheapest squad (€2.3 million). After Anderlecht come Beerschot, Kortrijk, and Lommel. Read more »
Besnik Hasi succeeded David Hubert as coach of RSC Anderlecht at the end of last season, with mixed success. Last season, he failed to win the cup final and also missed out on a top three finish in Play-Off 1. He was nevertheless allowed to stay on as coach of the purple and white this season, but due to eliminations from both the Europa League and the Conference League, a large portion of the supporters seem to be losing faith in Hasi. This feeling was further reinforced after the disappointing matches against Zulte Waregem, Antwerp, and OH Leuven. Read more »
Anderlecht is about to change its club structure, and according to Marc Coucke, Romelu Lukaku (32) could soon take on an advisory role there. He has a special passion for the youth academy, Neerpede, where he grew up and where his sons Romeo (7) and Jordan (4) play nowadays. Read more »
Standard fans will be welcome at Lotto Park for the Clasico against Anderlecht for the first time in almost two years on Sunday. It's the first time away fans will be allowed to attend since December 2023. Back then, a cup match was halted after flare-up incidents, after which both clubs agreed to a "cooling-off period." Read more »
Ilay Camara and Moussa N'Diaye will likely miss several matches due to a selection for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which takes place from December 21 to January 18. The two players could miss up to five matches, including matches against Westerlo, STVV, Antwerp, Charleroi, and Gent. Read more »
Several former players of the Brussels club will be present at the upcoming match between RSC Anderlecht and Standard Liège. According to the press, around ten former players, including well-known names such as Nicolas Frutos, Guillaume Gillet, Jean Thissen, Tomasz Radzinski, Bertrand Crasson, and Jonathan Legear, will be present at the stadium. A joint dinner is planned for the former players before the match. After this gathering, they will attend the match from the grandstand. Read more »
Hannes Delcroix, who played a friendly with the Red Devils in 2020, has been called up to the Haiti national team. The central defender could make his debut in the World Cup qualifying round against Nicaragua on October 9, followed by a match against Honduras on October 13. Since he hasn't played an official match for Belgium, he is eligible to play for Haiti. At club level, Delcroix, formerly of Anderlecht, is trying to prove himself at Burnley, after a loan spell at Swansea. Read more »
Anderlecht's defense remains a topic of discussion. While Hey and Kana are conceding fewer goals than at the start of the season, expectations are still higher. With Ilic and Özcan, the purple and white still have two loaned central defenders on the bench, but they won't be going beyond that bench for now. Read more »
Lotto Park will be temporarily renamed the 'RSC Anderlecht Stadium'. Union will play its Champions League match against Newcastle there tonight, and UEFA does not allow sponsorship in stadium naming. Read more »
Romelu and Jordan Lukaku had to say goodbye to their father, Roger Lukaku, who passed away at the age of 58. The Red Devils striker wrote a poignant message expressing his gratitude and grief. Read more »
Mihajlo Cvetkovic continues to attract attention at RSCA Futures. Against Club NXT, the young striker was once again decisive with two goals, nearly leading his team to victory. Read more »
Today Mario Stroeykens celebrates his birthday! He becomes 21 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
The Belgian Clasico between Anderlecht and Standard Liège will take place on October 5, with supporters of the Rouches returning to Lotto Park for the first time since December 2023. The return of 682 fans, who will travel under a strict combined travel arrangement, marks the end of almost two years of mutual exclusion between the two clubs. Although the permitted capacity is limited, it is nevertheless important for both the supporters and the clubs. Mayor Fabrice Cumps describes it as a "test," with the fans' behavior being closely monitored. Read more »
Mario Stroeykens was visibly relieved after RSC Anderlecht's home victory against KAA Gent. According to the young striker, the Purple & White played a solid game, although he felt the score could have been higher. “We could have made it easier for ourselves by converting more chances, but the goal came at the right time.” Read more »
Now that Anderlecht and Club Brugge have played their postponed games, all clubs in the top division have eight games played. And what do we see? After eight match days, Anderlecht is actually in second place. Read more »
After the disappointment against Antwerp, Anderlecht wanted to respond, and they succeeded. Coach Besnik Hasi saw his team show the right reaction: “It's good that we showed a reaction. I saw good commitment and dedication from my players.” Read more »
Ali Maamar was one of the standouts on his wing against Gent, but Anderlecht will have to do without him in the coming weeks. The versatile defender has been called up by Morocco for the U20 World Cup, which kicks off this weekend. Read more »
After the important victory, goalkeeper Colin Coosemans was visibly satisfied. For him, the victory meant more than just three points: “This was a very important game for us anyway. I already had the feeling that we were on the rise in the last few games, but that match against Antwerp was difficult. It's still a bit up and down, but this victory is very satisfying.”
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Today Thomas Foket celebrates his birthday! He becomes 31 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
AA Gent travels to Lotto Park with confidence after victories against Antwerp and Dender. Nevertheless, coach Ivan Leko always considers Anderlecht the favorite at home: “They have invested heavily and have the luxury of not using players such as Verschaeren or Cvetkovic.” Read more »
Interestingly, two Still brothers will be on the bench for the top match between Anderlecht and AA Gent. Edward (34) is Besnik Hasi's assistant at Anderlecht, while Nicolas (29) supports Ivan Leko at the Buffalos. Meanwhile, the third brother, Will (32), coaches Southampton in the English second division.
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In a remarkable performance, Grello, the 40-year-old captain of RSCA Futsal, led the Belgian futsal team to a convincing 7-2 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Qualification for the European Championship is almost certain, but for Grello, the match was even more special. Born in Brazil but naturalized as a Belgian citizen, he wore the captain's armband for the first time. Read more »
Marc Coucke had a rather gloomy evening at Lotto Park. Anderlecht once again ended up with a draw against Antwerp, picking up only two points from their last nine games. Despite having plenty of possession, the Brussels team lacked the ideas and creativity to win the game on their home turf. Read more »
Like the rest of the team, Ludwig Augustinsson was disappointed after Anderlecht's draw against Antwerp. Once again, the Purple & White dropped points at Lotto Park, points that could prove costly at the end of the season. “It's disappointing that we couldn't score today,” said the Swedish defender. Read more »
Anderlecht is sending two players from its first team, Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart, to the U-20 World Cup, which will be played in Chile starting on September 27. Both players have been called up for Morocco. Read more »
If you were walking around Astridpark in the early 1990s, you might have seen the young Ghanaian winger Yaw Preko pop up at Anderlecht. Preko (born on September 8, 1974, in Accra) moved to Brussels in 1992 with the hope of making his breakthrough with the purple and white. The year before, Anderlecht had seen him become world champion with the U17s. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has extended winger Nilson Angulo's contract until the summer of 2029. This was announced via the club's official channels. Angulo, who was originally under contract until the summer of 2027, is being rewarded for his good performances with the first team. After a difficult start at the club, during which he mostly played for RSCA Futures, Angulo attracted the attention of several clubs during the last transfer window after a flying start in the league. Read more »
The Belgian futsal team can qualify for the European Championship. This weekend, the first of two crucial matches against Bosnia-Herzegovina will take place at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp. The winner of this double confrontation will secure a place at EURO 2026, a milestone that Belgium last achieved twelve years ago. The selection includes Gabriel D'Angelo “Grello,” Steven Dillien, and Kenneth Vanderheyden from RSC Anderlecht Futsal. Read more »
All the paperwork has been finalized, so Anderlecht can finally call on Mihajlo Ilic. The Serbian defender trained with the team for the first time today. He could make his debut on Saturday against Antwerp. Read more »
Anderlecht has accepted the suspension proposal from the federal prosecutor's office for Tristan Degreef. This means that the young midfielder will have to sit out two matches. On top of that, he will also receive a conditional one-match suspension and a fine of €2,500. Read more »
Tim Borguet has shared his views on the transfer window for the first time. The Sports CEO indicated that things haven't gone entirely according to plan. Although the club is close to its sales targets, there are still several significant contracts they want to get rid of. Borguet is referring to Thomas Foket, Mats Rits, Majeed Ashimeru, and Alexis Flips. They will remain with the club until at least January: "We hope for a solution then and are exploring other options," he said. Read more »
Anderlecht will not be able to call on newcomer Mihajlo Ilic this weekend. The 22-year-old Serbian is not yet eligible to play. Until his papers are in order, he is not allowed to train with the team. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht and Frédéric Veraghaenne, director of infrastructure and operations, are ending their collaboration. Veraghaenne, who comes from the Royal Belgian Football Association, worked as a consultant at Lotto Park for a year. During his time at the club, he was responsible for various projects, including the successful renovation of the playing surface. Veraghaenne's appointment was thanks to Wouter Vandenhaute, who brought him to Anderlecht. Read more »
Kenneth Vanderheyden, recently joined RSCA Futsal, has won the prestigious Golden Boot. This award recognizes his outstanding performances last season at FULL Hasselt. His current teammates Grello and Cainan, who also play for Anderlecht, complete the top three on the podium. Read more »
Mats Rits didn't leave in the last transfer window, and he can now regret that. Coach Besnik Hasi doesn't want a large squad to work with, so he's dropped the midfielder from the first team. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht Futsal will play its first home match on Friday, September 12, at 9:15 PM against RWDM at the Alfasun Indoor Arena. For fans who wish to attend all matches indoors, season tickets are available at ticketing.rsca.be. These tickets provide access to all matches in the Belgian Futsal League, the play-offs, and the Belgian Cup. The price for a full season starts at €120. Read more »
Today Anas Tajaouart celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
The Board of Directors met this morning to discuss the tendered resignation of chairman Wouter Vandenhaute. This resignation was unanimously accepted, but a new chairman has not yet been appointed. Read more »
Louis Patris has secured a transfer to Union. After a season on loan at STVV, the Sint-Truiden club acquired him permanently from Anderlecht in June for €1.75 million. Now, STVV is selling him to national champions Union for €3.5 to €4 million. Read more »
