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2014 Belgian Super Cup
The 2014 Belgian Super Cup was a football match that was played on 20 July 2014, between 2013–14 Belgian Pro League winners Anderlecht and 2013–14 Belgian Cup; german: l ... winners Lokeren, won by Anderlecht, winning their twelfth super cup. Anderlecht had played in eighteen previous editions of the Belgian Super Cup, winning in 1985, 1987, 1993, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012 and their most recent appearance in 2013. Lokeren had played in a Belgian Super Cup once before, two years previous in 2012, also facing Anderlecht and losing 3-2. Match Details See also *2013–14 Belgian Pro League *2013–14 Belgian Cup; german: l ... * 2013 Belgian Super Cup References 2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ... Belgian Supercup 2014 Belgi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constant Vanden Stock Stadium
The Constant Vanden Stock Stadium (french: Stade Constant Vanden Stock, nl, Constant Vanden Stockstadion), also known as the Lotto Park for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in the municipality of Anderlecht in Brussels, Belgium. It is home to R.S.C. Anderlecht. It also hosted the UEFA Euro 1972 semi-final between Hungary and the Soviet Union, as well as several games of the Belgium national football team. History Early history In 1917, R.S.C. Anderlecht installed, on the border of the Meir Park (later renamed Astrid Park), a new stadium with only one wooden stand. It was originally called the Émile Versé Stadium (french: Stade Émile Versé, link=no, nl, Émile Verséstadion, link=no), after the industrialist Émile Versé, a generous patron of the club. Later, concrete stands were set up. Between 1983 and 1991, the stadium was completely rebuilt and renamed the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium (french: Stade Constant Vanden Stock, link=no, nl, Constant Vanden Stocks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Kaminski
Thomas Kaminski (born 23 October 1992) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Blackburn Rovers. Club career Germinal Beerschot Kaminski debuted in the Belgian top league for Germinal Beerschot in May 2009. He became the starting goalkeeper in the 2010–11 season. OH Leuven In August 2011, Kaminski signed a one-year contract with Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Anderlecht He also signed an agreement which tied him to Anderlecht at the end of that season. He played his first match for Anderlecht on 25 August 2012 against Oud-Heverlee Leuven. In summer 2015 Kaminski was loaned by F.C. Copenhagen. Blackburn Rovers On 26 August 2020, Kaminski joined EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee. Kaminski signed a two-year-deal with the club, with the option of a further year. After his move to England, Kaminski was required to go into quarantine as part of the UK's COVID-19 measures at the time. He went on to make his Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michaël Heylen
Michaël Heylen (born 3 January 1994) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Emmen. Club career Heylen joined Anderlecht in 2007 from Germinal Beerschot. As a 16-year-old he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. However, he made it to the reserve team and became its captain. In 2013, Anderlecht decided to loan Heylen out to Kortrijk for the 2013–14 season. He made his full debut at 14 September 2013 against Gent in a 3–0 home win. On 6 July 2022, Heylen returned to Emmen on a two-year deal. International career In August 2016 he was asked to train with the senior Belgium squad by new manager Roberto Martinez The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou .... References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Heylen, Michael 1994 births Livi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacha Kljestan
Sacha Bryan Kljestan (; born September 9, 1985) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. Youth and college Kljestan was raised in Huntington Beach, California, and played for the Region IV Olympic Development Program team. He played three years of college soccer at Seton Hall University in New Jersey under former United States national team coach Manfred Schellscheidt. He was named NCAA Division I First-Team All-America in 2004 and earned third-team honors in 2005. Kljestan was named Big East Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2005 and earned first-team All-Big East in 2004 and 2005. He holds the single-season assists record at Seton Hall with 15 in 2005 and ranks fifth all-time at the school with 28 over a three-year career. Kljestan finished his college career with 20 goals and helped Seton Hall University to three NCAA Tournament appearances. Club career Kljestan signed a Generation adidas contract wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matías Suárez
Matías Ezequiel Suárez (; born 9 May 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for River Plate as a forward. Club career Club Atlético Belgrano Suárez started his professional career at Club Atlético Belgrano in 2006. He was Club Atlético Belgrano's top scorer in the Primera B Nacional of Argentina in 2007–08. Due to his performances he attracted the attention of Arsenal. Anderlecht In 2008 Suárez moved from Belgrano and completed his transfer to Anderlecht. He went on to establish himself as a key member of the Anderlecht side contributing many goals and assists in the process, especially following the departure of the team's star player Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea in the summer of 2011. The 2011–12 season was his best so far, on a personal level and with the team. While Anderlecht were crowned Belgian champions, Suárez was crowned Player of the Year 2011 and elected Player of the Season 2011–12 by his professional colleagues in Belgium. After a h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Najar
Andy Ariel Najar Rodríguez ( ; ; born 16 March 1993) is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club D.C. United and the Honduras national team. Early life Najar moved with his family from Honduras to the United States at the age of thirteen, settling in the Washington metropolitan area. Najar attended Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Virginia and joined D.C. United's youth academy in 2008. During his time with the academy program, Najar received numerous awards and honours for his outstanding play at right back, being named to the USSF Development Academy Starting XI in 2009. He was also the leading scorer of the 2009 US Developmental Academy Finals in Los Angeles. Club career D.C. United Najar signed a professional Generation Adidas contract with D.C. United on 22 March 2010. Once part of MLS, the league and his team became responsible for his education. He was the second player to sign with the first team direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gohi Bi Zoro Cyriac
Gohi Bi Zoro Cyriac Sede (born 15 August 1990), known mononymously as Cyriac, is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Club career In March 2004, Cyriac joined ASEC Mimosas. He was a topscorer of Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division in 2008 season. He moved to Charlton Athletic in 2008 as part of a partnership with ASEC, but was unable to obtain a work permit, and on 31 January 2009, he moved to Standard Liège signing a five-year contract with Belgian champions. On 2 July 2012, he signed a four-year contract with RSC Anderlecht. Having joined Oostende in 2015, Cyriac left for Fulham on 31 January 2017 for the rest of the 2016–17 season. He scored his only goal for Fulham in a 2–2 draw with Blackburn Rovers on 14 March 2017. In July 2021, Cyriac signed with URSL Visé competing in the third-tier Belgian National Division 1. He left the club in January 2022. International career Cyriac made his debut for Ivory Coast in a friendly against Mexico in August 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Praet
Dennis Praet (born 14 May 1994) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Leicester City, and the Belgium national team. Early life Praet was born in Leuven, Flemish Brabant. Club career Youth at Genk Praet joined the K.R.C. Genk, Genk youth academy in 2003 at the age of 8. He went on to spend most of his youth career at Genk, where he quickly made an impression and played for the club's youth teams until 2010. He was part of a strong generation at the club and scouts considered him one of the top talents. He became part of Belgium's youth teams and attracted the interest of clubs like Arsenal F.C., Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Barcelona, AFC Ajax, Ajax and Lille OSC, Lille. Anderlecht In May 2010 Praet transferred from K.R.C. Genk, Genk to R.S.C. Anderlecht, Anderlecht turning down more lucrative offers. At Anderlecht he started out with the under-19 team, continuing to impress. In 2011, he received the prize for best player dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luka Milivojević
Luka Milivojević ( sr-Cyrl, Лука Миливојевић, ; born 7 April 1991) is a Serbian professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for club Crystal Palace, where he was the captain. He was a member of the Serbia national team until his retirement from international football in March 2021. He began his career with Radnički Kragujevac and then played for Rad before signing for Red Star Belgrade in January 2012. He later won the Belgian Pro League with Anderlecht and Superleague Greece twice with Olympiacos before a €16 million transfer to Crystal Palace in January 2017. Milivojević made his international debut for Serbia in 2012 and was included in the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Club career Early years Milivojević's first season as senior was with his home town club Radnički Kragujevac during the 2007–08 season, then playing in the Serbian League West. At the end of that season he moved to the top league club Rad entered into the senior team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Youri Tielemans
Youri Marion A. Tielemans (born 7 May 1997) is a Belgian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Leicester City F.C., Leicester City and the Belgium national football team, Belgium national team. Tielemans began his career at R.S.C. Anderlecht, Anderlecht, where he made 185 official appearances and scored 35 goals across four seasons. He won the Belgian First Division A, league title twice and in 2017 was chosen as the Belgian professional football awards, Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year. He is the youngest Belgian to play in the UEFA Champions League, making his debut in the competition at the age of 16 years and 148 days. After two years at AS Monaco, Monaco in Ligue 1, he joined Leicester in 2019, initially on loan and then for an estimated fee of £32 million. He scored the only goal of the 2021 FA Cup Final. Tielemans represented Belgium at several youth levels and before gaining his first Cap (sport), cap for Belgium nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Acheampong
Frank Opoku Acheampong (born 16 October 1993) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chinese Super League club Shenzhen and the Ghana national team. Youth career He started his career with Ghanaian side King Faisal Babes, under the direction of Romain Krider, his first coach. He was invited for trials by Sheikh Mansour, who owns the English side Manchester City, to his base in Abu Dhabi, to be observed by Al-Jazeera, the other club he owns. He also has a child name James Halto In 2010, he was on trial for Croatian club NK Osijek but he couldn't obtain a work permit. Club career Buriram United In February 2011, he joined Thai League T1 side Buriram United. After his impressive performance in Thai League T1, Acheampong was invited for a trial with Scottish club Celtic in December 2012. In January 2013 Acheampong moved to Belgian club R.S.C. Anderlecht on a loan spell until the end of the 2012–2013 season. R.S.C. Anderlecht On 16 April 2013, Acheampo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivier Deschacht
Olivier Deschacht (born 16 February 1981) is a Belgian professional football coach and a former player who played as a left-back or centre-back. He is an assistant coach for the Belgium national under-21 football team. Career Early career At the age of 7, Deschacht began playing for S.K. Begonia Lochristi before he moved to K.A.A. Gent in 1991. He then spent two years (1995–1997) at K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen. Anderlecht In 1997 he signed for R.S.C. Anderlecht to play in their academy. He made his first team debut on 18 December 2001 under the coaching of Aimé Anthuenis. For the 2007 season, Deschacht was awarded the captain's armband replacing teammate Bart Goor during Goor's injuries. After Goor's move to Germinal Beerschot, he was awarded captaincy full-time in 2008. Lokeren In August 2018, free agent Deschacht joined Lokeren on a season-long contract, returning to his former youth club. Retirement In April 2021, Deschacht announced that he would retire at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
