News with tag "Youth"


 29-10-2025 


 26-10-2025 


 25-10-2025 


 24-10-2025 

Anderlecht sticks to its position on De Cat case

Anderlecht sticks to its position on De Cat case

The debate surrounding Nathan De Cat's World Cup selection continues to reverberate at Anderlecht. During the press conference, coach Besnik Hasi made it clear that the club's position remains unchanged. "I won't answer any more questions about that. Anderlecht's position is clear," he stated firmly. Read more »



 23-10-2025 

Maerschalck signs with RSCA Women until 2028

Maerschalck signs with RSCA Women until 2028

15-year-old Esthée Maerschalck has signed her first professional contract with RSCA Women, running until 2028. She was trained at Olsa Brakel, where she played with the boys up to the U15 level. Her impressive performances haven't gone unnoticed: she was selected for the Red Flames' U17 team and participated in the summer pre-season with the RSCA Women first team. Maerschalck, who plays for RSCA Women B this season, has already scored five goals in eight matches. Read more »


Will De Cat's contract be renegotiated?

Will De Cat's contract be renegotiated?

Nathan de Cat is becomiing a key player for Anderlecht at a young age. The youngster still has a contract in Brussels until 2027. However, given his rapid development, Anderlecht wants to avoid having to sell De Cat next year to avoid a potential free transfer in 2027. Read more »


 22-10-2025 

RSCA Women deliver a lot of internationals

RSCA Women deliver a lot of internationals

During the October international break, the Purple & White women's team will be touring Europe. No fewer than sixteen players from the club will be on the road representing their national teams in various competitions. Two key players, Laura Deloose and Tine De Caigny, have been selected for the crucial Nations League play-offs. They face the challenge of keeping Belgium in League A, with decisive matches against Ireland on October 24 and 28. Read more »




 21-10-2025 

Will De Cat be going to the U17 World Cup after all?

Will De Cat be going to the U17 World Cup after all?

The possibility that Nathan De Cat will still be going to the U17 World Cup in Qatar has resurfaced. Although Besnik Hasi made it clear earlier this week that the 17-year-old midfielder would remain in Belgium for the tournament, his name has now appeared in the national U17 squad listed on the official RBFA website. Read more »


De Cat's mother works for Anderlecht

De Cat's mother works for Anderlecht

Anderlecht has appointed Annelies Debakker as its new Operations Director for the youth academy in Neerpede as of today. Not surprising, were it not for the fact that Debakker is Nathan De Cat's mother. Read more »


Kindermans close to return to RSCA

Kindermans close to return to RSCA

Rumors of a possible return of Jean Kindermans to Neerpede are growing stronger. According to several sources, the Antwerp club has resigned itself to the eventual departure of the youth academy director. Kindermans would return to his former position at Anderlecht. However, the academy stalwart still has a contract in Antwerp until 2029, meaning negotiations on the terms and timing of his return will have to take place anyway. Read more »


 20-10-2025 

Maamar and Tajaouart win the U20 World Cup

Maamar and Tajaouart win the U20 World Cup

Morocco defeated Argentina 2-0 last night in the U20 World Cup final in Chile. Ali Maamar started the final, which was decided by two goals from Zabiri. Anderlecht also had a second player in the Moroccan squad in Anas Tajaouart. Read more »




 19-10-2025 

"Vazquez or Cvetkovic? I hope they're both ready"

Who will be Anderlecht's striker tomorrow against STVV? Will Luis Vazquez remain first choice? Or has Mihajlo Cvetkovic reversed the hierarchy with his goal against Standard Liège? "We'll decide tomorrow (today, ed.) who plays," Besnik Hasi said yesterday. "Whoever it is, I hope that player is ready to give it his all for ninety minutes." Read more »


 18-10-2025 

 17-10-2025 

Coaches may be granted the right to challenge VAR decisions

Coaches may be granted the right to challenge VAR decisions

The Belgian Football Association is investigating whether coaches will soon be allowed to request VAR checks themselves. According to information from the Referee Department, a pilot project with so-called challenges is being considered, similar to the system that has been in place in hockey for some time. Read more »


U20: Tajaouart and Morocco eliminate France

U20: Tajaouart and Morocco eliminate France

In the semifinals of the U20 World Cup, Morocco tied France 1-1. The young Moroccans managed to qualify for the final by winning 5-4 on penalty kicks. Ali Maamar was suspended for this match, while Anas Tajaouart remained on the bench for the entire game. The final is scheduled for October 20, in which Morocco will face Argentina. Read more »


The return of the silent force: Bornauw back in charge

The return of the silent force: Bornauw back in charge

The circle is complete. After several months of absence, Kenneth Bornauw (53) returns to RSC Anderlecht — this time as CEO with full responsibility for both the sporting and business sides of the club. Marc Coucke is thus bringing his former confidant back at a time when the club is once again looking for direction. Read more »


 16-10-2025 


 14-10-2025 

Naïm Van Attenhove: “I continue to believe in my dream”

Naïm Van Attenhove: “I continue to believe in my dream”

For many young soccer players, playing for the Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht youth team is a dream. For goalkeeper Naïm Van Attenhove, that dream became a reality, and we had the opportunity to interview him. Despite his training at Neerpede, the young goalkeeper has already had to deal with many setbacks. The former youth player of the purple and white talks about his journey through Belgian and French football, the mental challenges along the way, and his unwavering ambition to make it as a professional. Read more »