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 has set its sights on Ethan Butera, according to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri. The 19-year-old defender is only under contract with Ajax until the end of the season, which means he could leave for free next summer. That makes him an interesting prospect for the Purple & White. Read more »
After ten games without a win, RSCA Futures secured three points once again. They beat direct rivals Franc Borains 2-0. The purple and white youngsters are now level with the club from Hainaut in the standings, both with 16 points. Read more »
Ajax continues to scout Anderlecht's youth academy and strikes again. The Amsterdam club has secured the services of Samory Koné (15), a fast and technically strong right winger. The transfer is scheduled for next summer. Read more »
The Westhoek region is about to become the scene of a unique event. On December 13 and 14, 2025, the grounds of KVK Westhoek will host the Christmas Truce Tournament, an international U12 tournament organized by the Premier League in collaboration with the local club and Voetbal Vlaanderen. More than just a competition, this annual event is a bridge between remembrance and sport, a living tribute to the famous Christmas Truce of 1914, when British and German soldiers ceased fire. Both sides also played a game of soccer. Read more »
German transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Anderlecht is interested in Cole Campbell. Campbell is a 19-year-old winger from Borussia Dortmund who sees no future there and wants to leave in January. 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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RSC Anderlecht has shown interest in the young Burkinabé talent Mohamed Zongo, who recently featured at the U17 World Cup. The 15-year-old attacking midfielder from the Tenakourou academy impressed during the tournament, drawing the attention of several top European clubs. According to African media, Zongo — who already has seven caps for Burkina Faso U17 with four goals and three assists — is being monitored by, among others, Manchester United, Villarreal and Manchester City. Olivier Renard, Anderlecht's sporting director, was present at the event. Read more »
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 »
Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi is looking forward to the away game against La Louvière, a match that he believes is rarely easy. The home team is known for its energetic style of play, which focuses on intense pressing and fierce competition for second balls. For Anderlecht, it is crucial to continue the positive momentum from the recent victory against Club Brugge, especially since previous international breaks often threw the team off balance. Within the club, the emphasis is now on group cohesion.
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Anderlecht is reportedly interested in Joi Nuredini, according to Tuttomercatoweb. Nuredini is an 18-year-old Albanian center forward (who also has the Italian nationality) who plays for Genoa's U20 team in the Primavera I. He has scored four goals in seven matches there. Nuredini is under contract until 2028 and has reportedly also attracted interest from Juventus. Read more »
Nilson Angulo played 82 minutes in the Ecuador – New Zealand match, scoring his team's first goal (final score 2-0). Unfortunately, he had to leave the field with an injury shortly before the final whistle. The nature of his injury is still unknown; it may have been out of precaution. Mihajlo Cvetkovic also played 82 minutes for Serbia's U19 team, who lost 4-1 to Croatia. Read more »
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is now also monitoring Manchester City striker Mahamadou Sangaré. The 18-year-old isn't playing for the English giants' first team, but is reportedly making an impression. Sangaré has scored nine goals in 14 matches and has played in the Youth League, among other leagues. Both Manchester City and the player himself are keen for him to gain experience, and a loan move would certainly be a possibility in January. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has set its sights on 19-year-old Brazilian striker Ricardo Mathias. The 1.92-meter-tall player is currently under contract with Porto Alegre. Mathias has played two matches for the Brazilian U20 team so far, scoring one goal and providing one assist. This season, the young striker has made 27 appearances for his club, scoring four goals. However, many of his appearances have been as substitutes; he has yet to secure a regular starting spot. Read more »
Four Anderlecht players were scheduled for international matches on Saturday: Ilay Camara, Mihajlo Cvetkovic, Nunzio Engwanda, and Devon De Corte. Their tally: two wins, a draw, and a defeat. Read more »
At the U17 World Cup, Nathan De Cat played the entire match for Belgium against Portugal (2-1 defeat). Other internationals also featured. Yasin Özcan remained on the bench for Turkey's U21 match against Ukraine. Turkey won 1-0 and are currently leading their qualifying group. Read more »
In the qualifying match for the U19 European Championship, Belgium, with Nunzio Engwanda-Ongena in the starting lineup, secured a victory against North Macedonia. The Belgian U19 team won the match with 1-0, retaining their top spot. Read more »
In the first match of the Euro U19 qualifying round, Serbia convincingly defeated Gibraltar 4-0. Anderlecht player Mihajlo Cvetkovic was not present for the match. Serbia is in Group 6 and still has matches against Croatia and Georgia. Cvetkovic will get his chance to prove himself on Saturday, November 15 at 1:45 PM against Georgia. Read more »
Olivier Renard, Chief Technical Officer of RSC Anderlecht, was not present at the crucial match against Club Brugge at Lotto Park. Instead, he was in Qatar for the U17 World Cup, leading to speculation about his role at the club. The podcast HLN Voetbal explains. Read more »
Anderlecht teenager Nathan De Cat (17) continues to impress. In the top match against Club Brugge, the young defender once again played a mature game. He completely contained playmaker Hans Vanaken and was therefore one of the key figures in the Purple & White's victory. Read more »
Mattis Seghers, the 16-year-old goalkeeper for Anderlecht's U18 team, has extended his contract with the Purple & White until 2028. The club announced this today. "Mattis is a dedicated and talented young goalkeeper with both feet firmly on the ground," says Silvio Proto, goalkeeper coordinator for the Purple & White. Read more »
Anas Tajaouart was also part of the Moroccan U20 team that became world champions. "I didn't put any pressure on myself in this tournament," he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the tournament progressed. "But the realization that we had truly become world champions only came later," he said, describing his feelings. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who has managed to create a strong team dynamic. Read more »
Anas Tajaouart was also part of Morocco's U20 team that became world champion. “I didn't put any pressure on myself during this tournament,” he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the competition progressed. “But the realization that we had actually become world champions only came later,” he described. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who managed to build a strong team dynamic. Read more »
In an interview, Ali Maamar described his participation in the U20 World Cup as an “incredible experience.” “I wanted to make a positive contribution to the team, and I managed to do that,” he said. After being suspended for the semi-final, he felt in top form for the final against Argentina. Read more »
Mattis Seghers, the 16-year-old goalkeeper of Anderlecht's U18 team, has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht until 2028. The club announced this today. “Mattis is a dedicated and talented young goalkeeper with both feet firmly on the ground,” says Silvio Proto, goalkeeper coordinator at RSC Anderlecht. Read more »
On Tuesday, the heart of Brussels football beat a little faster in the municipality of Anderlecht, where young RSCA players Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart were celebrated for their U20 World Cup victory with the Moroccan national team. Read more »
