News with tag "Youth"


 03-09-2026 

Sven Mary becomes Anderlecht’s club attorney

Sven Mary becomes Anderlecht’s club attorney

A notable transfer on the sidelines at Anderlecht: top attorney Sven Mary (54) will defend the legal interests of the record champion and owner Marc Coucke. From now on, Mary will also personally assist Coucke with his investment company, Alychlo.

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Official: Aasgaard joins on loan with option to buy

Official: Aasgaard joins on loan with option to buy

RSC Anderlecht have secured itself of Thelo Aasgaard for the rest of the season. The purple and white have loaned the attacking midfielder from Rangers FC and also included an option to buy him permanently after this campaign. The 24-year-old Norwegian, born in Liverpool, took his first footballing steps in Liverpool FC's youth academy before moving to Wigan Athletic at the age of 14. There, he progressed to the first team and developed into a mainstay, making 163 official appearances, scoring 30 goals and providing 11 assists. Read more »


 01-09-2026 

Official: Ndiaye joins Werder Bremen

Official: Ndiaye joins Werder Bremen

Moussa Ndiaye's transfer has been finalised. Anderlecht and Werder Bremen have announced that the left-back will join them on loan for the rest of the season. Werder also hold an option to buy. “Moussa is exactly the type of player we were looking for." Read more »



Futures also lose third league match

Futures also lose third league match

The RSCA Futures are still waiting for their first point of the new season. On the third matchday, the purple-and-white U23 side lost 0-1 to Beerschot, who played with ten men for well over half an hour. An early goal was enough for the Rats to take all three points. Read more »



 29-08-2026 

Vitor Bruno praises Neerpede

Vitor Bruno praises Neerpede

Anderlecht secured a place in the Europa League league phase on Thursday evening without any trouble. After their 0-3 win in Kazakhstan, Kairat Almaty were also beaten 3-0 at Lotto Park. Coach Vitor Bruno was particularly impressed by the young talents from Neerpede. Seventeen-year-old Joshua Nga Kana was handed a start, while Noah Kajoni and Noa Ojea also got minutes. Read more »


 28-08-2026 

New victory propels Anderlecht into the Europa League

New victory propels Anderlecht into the Europa League

Anderlecht once again made light work of Kairat Almaty with a 3-0 win and will play in the Europa League group stage. When the score was still 0-0, Almaty came close to taking the lead, but after that Cvetkovic (from the spot), Sikan and Biancone converted three of the many chances Anderlecht fashioned on the night. The gala game many supporters had been hoping for did not materialise straight away. Anderlecht did not want to take any unnecessary risks and end up in a thriller, and Almaty looked a little better than they had last week. Read more »



 27-08-2026 

Cvetkovic: 'A transfer is not my concern'

Cvetkovic: 'A transfer is not my concern'

Mihajlo Cvetkovic currently has just one objective: helping Anderlecht reach the Europa League league phase. The 19-year-old Serbian has been important for the Purple & White with two goals in five European matches and, by his own account, is not thinking about a move away. “I'm staying at Anderlecht,” Cvetkovic made clear at the press conference ahead of the return leg against Kairat Almaty. “Maybe there was interest from other clubs, but I'm not concerned with that. Read more »


Belkhdim mentioned as a reinforcement in midfield

Belkhdim mentioned as a reinforcement in midfield

RSC Anderlecht is keeping its eyes open for midfield reinforcements and is following the situation of Yassin Belkhdim. That is at least the rumour doing the rounds. The 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan central midfielder is currently under contract with French side Angers SCO until mid-2028, having established himself as a valued player there over the past few seasons. Purple and White, however, are not the only club interested in the Moroccan U23 international. Read more »


 24-08-2026 

Official: Onia Seke extends until 2029

Official: Onia Seke extends until 2029

Jayden Onia Seke, one of the promising young players in the first-team squad, has extended his contract with Anderlecht until 2029. Onia Seke already caught the eye in Europe at the start of this season. Mauve depuis toujours. ??? Jayden Onia Seke (17) extends his contract with the purple-and-white. Read more »



 21-08-2026 

Official: 16-year-old Zinbi joins Atlético Madrid

Official: 16-year-old Zinbi joins Atlético Madrid

Mohamed Habib Zinbi is leaving Anderlecht for Atlético Madrid. The 16-year-old from Brussels announced this himself on Instagram today. “I am very proud to be able to sign my first professional contract here,” he writes. “This is an important step in my career.” Read more »


 18-08-2026 

Official: Winkler strengthens Anderlecht

Official: Winkler strengthens Anderlecht

RSC Anderlecht has strengthened its attacking ranks with the arrival of Marten Winkler. The 23-year-old German joins from Hertha BSC and has committed his future to the Brussels club for four seasons. Winkler, a left-footed player who usually operates from the right flank, is known for his explosiveness, agility and versatility up front. He came through the youth ranks in Berlin and, after a spell at Waldhof Mannheim, broke through in Hertha's first team. Read more »



 13-08-2026 

Van Goethem signs with RSCA Women through 2029

Van Goethem signs with RSCA Women through 2029

Hannah Van Goethem, 16, joins RSC Anderlecht Women on a contract through 2029. She comes over from SK Beveren, where she played at the highest youth and elite levels for ten years. She will immediately join the Purple & White's first team. The right-footed player is a member of the Red Flames' national youth teams. Read more »


 06-08-2026 

Anderlecht Heads to PAOK with Confidence and Ambition

Anderlecht Heads to PAOK with Confidence and Ambition

Following their successful match against Hammarby, Anderlecht faces a new European challenge on Thursday evening. In the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa League, the Purple & Whites will take on PAOK in Thessaloniki. Although the Brussels-based team considers the Greeks to be the favorites, the squad is traveling with clear ambitions. Read more »


Who is Lukas Ambros

Who is Lukas Ambros

Ambros is the tenth Czech player to wear the Anderlecht jersey. His move to Brussels happened in a flash after sporting director Antoine Sibierski contacted him during a training camp with his then-club, Górnik Zabrze. Within a few days, a deal was on the table. Although Standard had also shown interest, Ambros didn't hesitate for a moment. For him, Anderlecht was the logical choice. Read more »


From Youth Tournaments to European Nights

From Youth Tournaments to European Nights

Jayden Onia Seke is off to a lightning-fast start in his professional career. The barely 17-year-old winger for Anderlecht could be playing in his third match at the highest level as early as Thursday in the Europa League. His rapid development has surprised many, though the Purple & White's youth scouts recognized his exceptional talent at a very young age.
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 05-08-2026 

The Road to the Top Is Still Long

The Road to the Top Is Still Long

After a disappointing season, RSC Anderlecht is looking to make progress again, though the club realizes that a return to the very top of Belgian soccer won't happen overnight. The team lost the cup final to Union once again, and the Purple & Whites also fell far short of expectations in the Champions' Playoffs. A fourth-place finish and a significant gap behind Club Brugge, Union, and even STVV made it clear that there is still a lot of work to be done. Read more »


N'dao to Stay with Anderlecht This Season

N'dao to Stay with Anderlecht This Season

The RSCA Futures will once again be able to enjoy the talents of Pape Aliya N'dao this season. Initially, Anderlecht had signed the Senegalese winger on loan until the end of last season, but his parent club has now informed Anderlecht-Online that the loan has been extended until June 30, 2027.
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Official: Flies Signs Permanently with Lecce

Official: Flies Signs Permanently with Lecce

Jarne Flies is leaving Anderlecht permanently to join the Italian club Lecce. For the past six months, he has been playing on loan for the Italian club's U20 team. After thirteen years, this marks the end of Flies' time at Anderlecht. Read more »


Noteable attendees at the Futures game

Noteable attendees at the Futures game

A few names caught our eye on the lineup sheet for last weekend's match between the Futures and FC Dordrecht. For instance, Willsem Boussaid was on the bench—a 20-year-old Algerian winger from Chateauroux who had previously been reported to be on his way to Anderlecht. His transfer has not yet been officially announced anywhere. Read more »


 04-08-2026 

Official: Samuel Ntanda Heads to Leiria

Official: Samuel Ntanda Heads to Leiria

After just one season with Anderlecht, Samuel Ntanda (21) is already leaving Neerpede behind. The forward is leaving RSCA Futures for União de Leiria, a club that plays in the Portuguese second division. Ntanda has signed a three-season contract there. Read more »


Siebierski: “Only the best is good enough”

Siebierski: “Only the best is good enough”

Three months after his arrival, Antoine Sibierski has already made a strong mark on RSC Anderlecht. The French sporting director is known for his uncompromising approach, his eye for detail, and his tremendous work ethic. With these qualities, he aims to lead the Purple & White back to the top of Belgian soccer. In Neerpede, it's gradually becoming clear how the Frenchman operates. Read more »


Commercial and Communications Departments Welcome New Faces

Commercial and Communications Departments Welcome New Faces

Starting September 1, RSC Anderlecht is introducing two new faces to the club's organization. With the arrival of Jonas Geleyn as Chief Commercial Officer, the revamped executive committee is now complete. In addition, Leen De Witte is joining as the brand-new Media Relations & Community Manager. Read more »


 29-07-2026 

Anderlecht opts for Portuguese approach

Anderlecht opts for Portuguese approach

Anderlecht has undergone a complete metamorphosis this summer. With Antoine Sibierski as sporting director and Vitor Bruno as coach, a largely new structure is set to guide the purple and white back to success. If you compare Anderlecht with the side of a year ago, there is hardly anything left that looks familiar. Not only on the pitch, but especially behind the scenes, much has changed. Read more »


 28-07-2026 

Massimo Bruno retires from football

Massimo Bruno retires from football

Former Anderlecht player Massimo Bruno has retired from football at the age of 32. He announced the news on Instagram a short while ago. Bruno broke through at Anderlecht at the age of 19 under coach John van den Brom. Afterwards, he never quite managed to live up to expectations. Read more »


 27-07-2026 

Contract extensions for three youngsters

Contract extensions for three youngsters

According to media reports, RSCA is negotiating contract extensions for three young talents: Jayden Onia Seke, Noa Ojea Cobiella, and Noah Kalonji. Joshua Nga Kana recently extended his contract through June 2029. Cresus Kana will also turn fifteen in December; a first professional contract is waiting for him on his birthday, and Anderlecht fervently hopes that he will actually sign it. Read more »


 22-07-2026 

New Kindermans era begins with new change

New Kindermans era begins with new change

The return of Jean Kindermans and Frédéric Delooz to the helm of the RSCA Academy is beginning with yet more reshuffling. Just a month after the support structure devised by Tim Borguet was put in place, Anderlecht is once again revising the organisation of several youth teams. Borguet is leaving the club. Stability remains elusive. Read more »