News with tag "Youth"


 20-10-2026 

Anderlecht and Bruno are still searching for the right formula

Anderlecht and Bruno are still searching for the right formula

At Anderlecht, one thing is becoming clear after the first weeks of the season: no place is secure. Under Vítor Bruno, the line-ups are changing constantly, prompting questions among many supporters. The idea of involving everyone in the team is laudable, but the many changes appear to be taking their toll. The automatisms visible at the start of the season are becoming increasingly rare, and the team is struggling to project a strong identity from one match to the next. Read more »


 19-10-2026 

Bruno doesn't want to speak of a crisis

Bruno doesn't want to speak of a crisis

According to Vitor Bruno, there is no question of a crisis at Anderlecht. The Portuguese coach spoke to the press after the poor performance and elimination against Beerschot. “We can now make a big spectacle of this elimination, but I'm not going to do that,” the coach said. He wants no talk of a crisis because Anderlecht lost in the final minute in Zagreb and was unjustly knocked out of the cup. Read more »



 09-10-2026 

Internationals return

Internationals return

While the players who stayed behind in Neerpede enjoyed a week off, RSC Anderlecht's internationals were spread across Europe and Africa in action. In total, ten first-team players amassed no fewer than 1,511 minutes during this long international break. The forwards, in particular, stood out. Danylo Sikan found the net for Ukraine, while Mihajlo Cvetkovic also scored in Serbia's colours. Read more »


 30-09-2026 

Official: Mokeddem takes charge of the Futures

Official: Mokeddem takes charge of the Futures

RSCA Futures have found a new coach in Karim Mokeddem. Mokeddem, 52, has experience in French football, where he has worked both with amateur sides and professional clubs. He has posted strong results at clubs including Lyon-Duchère and Orléans. He also has a background as a development coach, with a focus on helping young players grow. Read more »



 27-09-2026 

Internationals lose with their country

Internationals lose with their country

Yesterday evening, Lukas Ambros and Oleg Reabciuk were in action in the Nations League for the Czech Republic and Moldova respectively. Both players ended up on the losing side. Ambros made his first start with the Czech senior team. After the failed World Cup campaign, the first task of the new era also did not go to plan. Read more »


 26-09-2026 

Overview internationals

Overview internationals

Mihajlo Cvetkovic played the first half for Serbia against Greece. The Serbs lost 1-2 in the dying moments, leaving them in last place in their Nations League group with no points.

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 24-09-2026 

Deldicq Joins Portugal's U16 Team

Deldicq Joins Portugal's U16 Team

Daniel Deldicq, captain of Anderlecht's U16 team, has been named to the Portuguese U16 squad as part of their preparations for an international tournament. The Portuguese squad's schedule includes matches against Denmark on September 30 at 11 a.m., against Romania on October 3 at 11 a.m., and against Turkey on October 6 at 11 a.m. Read more »


 20-09-2026 

Five players called up for Belgium U19

Five players called up for Belgium U19

Belgium U19 will play three friendly internationals during the international break. Five Anderlecht players have been called up by national team coach David Penneman: Alexander De Ridder, Joshua Nga Kana, Noa Ojea, Jayden Onia Seke and Terry Van de Ven. Three of the five have already made first-team appearances for the A squad this season. These players will therefore also be absent from Anderlecht for a while. Read more »



 15-09-2026 

Biancone out until after the international break

Biancone out until after the international break

Anderlecht will have to do without Giulian Biancone for the coming weeks. The defender is injured and will be sidelined until after the upcoming international break. That means he is in danger of missing both the European clash with Lyon and the league game against Zulte Waregem. Biancone picked up the injury on Friday evening against KV Mechelen. Read more »


 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 »