Still only 16 years old, August De Wannemacker is quickly emerging as one of Belgium’s most exciting midfield prospects. Along with Nathan de Cat, Noah Fernandez, and Jesse Bisiwu, August De Wannemacker (born December 25, 2008) is a young Belgian talent drawing attention from top clubs through his performances with...
KRC Genk have become a staple in the highly coveted Championship Playoff of the Belgian Pro League over the last few seasons, qualifying for international competitions multiple times. Under manager Wouter Vrancken, the club finished first in the 2022/23 regular season, but in the end, the team of the long-time...
Nearly two years ago, Total Football Analysis scouted Tolu Arokodare, who had just signed for Genk after a promising loan spell at Ligue 2 club Amiens. Now, 22 months later, Arokodare is the leading goalscorer in the Belgian Pro League, with eight goals in 14 games this season — accurate at...
Nearly two years ago, Total Football Analysis scouted Tolu Arokodare, who had just signed for Genk after a promising loan spell at Ligue 2 club Amiens. Now, 22 months later, Arokodare is the leading goalscorer in the Belgian Pro League, with eight goals in 14 games this season — accurate at...
Set pieces have become an integral part of football, leading coaches, analysts, and even fans to become deeply passionate about all aspects related to them. Fans might come across a clip showcasing a brilliant set piece execution that leaves them impressed, prompting them to share it with their friends and...
KRC Genk boasts one of the most renowned youth systems in Belgium, with numerous big-name stars emerging from the youth teams before making their debut for the senior team. Examples include Kevin de Bruyne (now of Manchester City), Leandro Trossard (now of Arsenal), and Thibaut Courtois (now of Real Madrid),...
All around European football, this January transfer window was relatively quiet in terms of critical players switching teams midway through the season. The Belgian Pro League was no different, with many teams making smaller moves to offer their squads depth going into this crucial part of the season. However,...
Since Miron Muslić took over at Cercle Brugge in September of 2022, the Belgian side have been constantly improving. Now, in 2024, the Belgian side started the post-winter break in Belgium with a dominant performance against last season's league runners-up, Genk. Muslić’s side were unlucky not to leave the Cegeka...
Bilal El Khannouss, who is just 18 years old, experienced a meteoric rise at the start of his senior football career. At the end of the 2021/22 season, El-Khannouss debuted in the Genk first team, having been handed his debut by former manager Bernd Storck. However, this season, he has...
After a seventh-place finish in the Belgian Pro League regular season for KV Mechelen, along with a place in the European playoffs, Wouter Vrancken called time on his four-year spell in charge of the north Belgium side. Vrancken’s time at Mechelen was very successful. The crowning achievement was winning the...
There are many ways for young players to get into the professional game. The most common route is through a pro academy, while others transition to senior football at a low level and then grow from there. In the case of Kelvin Pius John, the path has been different. The...
Usually, when scouting players or merely just watching a player, comparisons can be drawn with other footballers around to explain to someone the player’s style of play and what to expect from them. Hence why often when an exciting and agile winger comes on the scene, we hear claims of...
The halfway point of the season is a good point to reflect on player performances so far, with an eye to possible transfers in the summer. Last season, I wrote a series of articles for TFA Magazine examining defenders, midfielders, and forwards that clubs may target as they look to...
