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KRC Genk purveyor of young football talent

31 May 2024

Every season, the newspaper Het Nieuwsblad makes a top 50 of the most promising football talents in our country. Het Nieuwsblad consulted 20 national and international scouts to come up with a final list of 50 talents born between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2009. With 8 players, we are the main supplier in the list. This puts us ahead of clubs such as Anderlecht and Club Brugge. Another 13 …

Brad Manguelle extends his contract until 2027

30 May 2024

Brad Manguelle's career is making great strides. In the summer of 2019, the central defender made the switch from KV Woluwe Zaventem to KRC Genk's Talent Academy. Three seasons later, he celebrated his 15th birthday in Limburg with a first professional contract with KRC Genk. At the start of last season, in the match won against SK Beveren, he wasthe youngest player ever in the Challenger Pro …

First pro contract for Kobe Van Den Broeck

29 May 2024

Kobe Van Den Broeck has signed his first contract with KRC Genk. Van Den Broeck is a 15-year-old right central defender. He made the switch from KVC Westerlo's youth operation in the summer of 2022. He couples physical presence with plenty of infiltrating ability. Van Den Broeck signs a contract for three seasons. We look forward to Kobe's further developments at the Jos Vaessen Talent Academy.

First contract for striker Yari Vanderhallen (15)

28 May 2024

KRC Genk is pleased to announce that 15-year-old striker Yari Vanderhallen has signed his first contract at KRC Genk. The Maasmechelaar started his football career at the age of six in the Jos Vaessen Talent Academy and is now in his tenth season at the club. Vanderhallen signs a contract for three seasons. Yari Vanderhallen impressed in recent months with his performances at KRC Genk U15 and …

Ibrahima Bangoura (20) extends contract at Genk until 2028

28 May 2024

Ibrahima Bangoura has extended his contract for four seasons at KRC Genk. Bangoura arrived at Genk in the summer of 2022. Three seasons later, he has 47 games on the clock in the Challenger Pro League. Genk's successful U19 campaign in the UEFA Youth League last season also saw him in the starting line-up against Atlético Madrid at Madrid's iconic Metropolitana Stadium. The young Guinean …

Three prizes at Pro League Awards

27 May 2024

Next Sunday, we play another all-important game against AA Gent. In a direct duel with the Buffaloes, we will fight for a spot in the second preliminary round of the Europe Conference League. Even before the curtain finally falls on the 2024-2025 season, the annual Pro League Awards were on the agenda on Monday evening. A year ago, 'Magic' Mike Trésor was voted best player from the Jupiler …

Bilal El Khannouss wins Golden Shoe of the OSV

22 May 2024

After breaking through last season, confirmation followed for gold medallist Bilal El Khannouss this season. Like a metronome, he set the pace in the Cegeka Arena from July to May. With his fluxe moves and unrivalled vista, he got the Genk supporters on his side more than once. With the Champions' Play-backs entering the final straight, our Moroccan playmaker's superb season was rewarded with …

KRC Genk celebrate historic first title with exclusive special edition shirt

16 May 2024

16 May 1999. On the KRC Harelbeke pitch, KRC Genk takes the first title in its fledgling club history. Limburg was on the Belgian football map. Oulare and Gudjónsson signed for the goals in the 1-2 victory. Thursday 16 May 2024, 25 years later, KRC Genk celebrates its historic first title. Special edition Shirt "16 May 1999 is etched in the memory of every Genkie. It was the first of …

Thomas Claes extends until 2028 at KRC Genk

15 May 2024

Central midfielder Thomas Claes has extended his contract for four seasons at KRC Genk. The 20-year-old Bilzenaar, known for his agility and fine long-range shot, fully showed his mettle this season under the wings of Jelle Coen at Jong Genk. Claes shone in recent months in the Challenger Pro League. In 28 matches, he found the goal no less than seven times as a midfielder. Thomas breathes Genk. …

Wouter Vrancken leaves KRC Genk

09 May 2024

KRC Genk officially announced today that coach Wouter Vrancken has decided not to honour his long-term commitment with the club. After a successful start at KRC Genk in the 2022-2023 season, the ambition to work together longer was underlined in autumn 2022 by signing a four-season deal. Even before the double clash with Club Brugge, Wouter Vrancken's entourage let it be known that he would …

RIP Ngoy N'Sumbu

06 May 2024

We received the tragic news about the death of ex-Genkie Ngoy N'Sumbu. Ngoy played a total of 87 games for KRC Genk, in which he scored 17 times. The likeable Congolese won the Belgian Cup in 1998 and 2000, and became national champions with KRC Genk in 1999. The death of Ngoy N'Sumbu is a great loss for all who knew him. We will remember him as a good footballer, but above all as a wonderful …

Join us on Wednesday for the KRC Genk Talent Cup

29 April 2024

The fields of the KRC Genk youth academy will host the annual tournament for U7, U8, U9 and U10 teams on 1 May. We welcome not only the top Belgian youth academies, but also renowned academies from abroad such as 1. FC Köln, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach. New this year is that the U7 and U8 matches will take place at the grounds of FRZA! club RC Hades. This tournament …

KRC Genk U18 champions of Belgium

29 April 2024

KRC Genk U18 crowned themselves national champions with flying colours after a thrilling away match against OH Leuven, in which we triumphed 0-2. An early goal from Touré and a late goal from Nuozzi were enough to secure the deserved victory. Our boys won no less than 16 out of 21 games this season, a particularly fine performance. With one game to play, the lead over first pursuer RSC …

Eddy Vanhemel returns to KRC Genk Talent Academy as Head of football and coach development

23 April 2024

Eddy Vanhemel is returning to his roots. From next season, the former senior coordinator and trainer of the Genk U17 at the Jos Vaessen Talent Academy will hold the position of Head of Football and Coach Development. From that position, he will form an important bridge between the Genk academy and the first team. In recent years, Vanhemel was employed by SK Lommel and OH Leuven, among others, …

Injury update Bryan Heynen

22 April 2024

During the match against Westerlo, captain Bryan Heynen injured his left groin causing radiations to the abdominal muscles. Since then, our captain remained sidelined. Further investigation revealed that it was a harmless injury, but that surgery was necessary to permanently fix the cause of the problem. Today, Heynen goes under the knife in London. Bryan will logically remain sidelined until the …