International rankings confirm Genk's eye for talent

28 March 2024

In a recent publication, the leading CIES Football Observatory ranked nearly 800 clubs from 48 leagues worldwide based on the average age of their first-team acquisitions in the past 10 transfer periods (from July 2019 to now). In the list, KRC Genk flaunts an impressive sixth place. Our club, with an average age of 23.25 at recruitment, is in the elite company of clubs such as RB Salzburg, RB …

Anderlecht - KRC Genk will not be replayed after all

05 March 2024

The Anderlecht - KRC Genk match of 23 December last year will not be replayed after all. After two independent bodies, the Disciplinary Council and the Evocation Commission of the KBVB, had already followed KRC Genk's legal reasoning, today the Belgian Court of Arbitration for Sport (BAS) has made the final decision not to replay the match after all. This ruling is final. There is disappointment …

First contract for Jens De Groof

04 February 2024

On the sidelines of the topper against Union, Jens De Groof signed his first professional contract with KRC Genk on Saturday night. At just 5 years old, De Groof already stood out at K. Zandhoven SK in the Antwerp Voorkempen region.Meanwhile, the young midfielderhas beendefending the colours of KRC Genk for 10 seasons. De Groof currently wears the captain's armband with the Genk U15 and is also …