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Black Belgians
Afro-Belgians ( nl, Afrobelgen; french: Afrobelges; german: Afrobelgier) or Black Belgians, are defined as Belgian citizens and members of the Black African community and diaspora in Belgium. Belgian national team In 2017, 19 out of 52 total players in the men's Belgium national football team were of African origin. Notable Afro-Belgians Football players * Cyril Ngonge * Ibrahima Cissé * Isaac Asare * Michy Batshuayi * Manuel Benson * Christian Benteke * Jonathan Benteke * Mayola Biboko * Anthony Vanden Borre * Dedryck Boyata * Jonathan Buatu * Luis Pedro Cavanda * Mousa Dembélé * Jason Denayer * Arnaud Djoum * Emmanuel Eboué * Nathan Kabasele * Vincent Kompany * Cheikhou Kouyaté * Mulopo Kudimbana * Roland Lamah * Aaron Leya Iseka * Jordan Lukaku * Romelu Lukaku * Roger Lukaku * Junior Malanda * Ilombe Mboyo * Gaby Mudingayi * Maecky Ngombo * Denis Odoi * Marvin Ogunjimi * Funso Ojo * Divock Origi * Ebrima Ebou Sillah * Youri Tielemans * Bertin To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belgium
Belgium, ; french: Belgique ; german: Belgien officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest. It covers an area of and has a population of more than 11.5 million, making it the 22nd most densely populated country in the world and the 6th most densely populated country in Europe, with a density of . Belgium is part of an area known as the Low Countries, historically a somewhat larger region than the Benelux group of states, as it also included parts of northern France. The capital and largest city is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven. Belgium is a sovereign state and a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. Its institutional organization is complex and is structured on both regional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michy Batshuayi
Michy Batshuayi-Atunga (born 2 October 1993) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe and the Belgium national team. Batshuayi began his professional career at Standard Liège in 2011, scoring 44 goals in 120 games across all competitions. His 21 goals in the 2013–14 Belgian Pro League made him the second-highest scorer and contributed to his Ebony Shoe Award. He then transferred to Marseille for £4.5 million, helping them reach the 2016 Coupe de France Final. In July 2016, he was signed by Chelsea for £33 million, and scored the goal that won the Premier League title in his debut season. Batshuayi scored in his international debut for Belgium against Cyprus in March 2015. He was part of their sides that reached the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016 and Euro 2020, and finished in third place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Club career Standard Liège Born in Brussels to Congolese parents, Batshuayi had a nomadic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Denayer
Jason Grégory Marianne Denayer (born 28 June 1995) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Emirati club Shabab Al-Ahli and the Belgium national team. He made his professional debut while on loan at Celtic, being named the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year after helping them win the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup. He then spent the following season on loan at Galatasaray, helping them win the Turkish Cup. He played several times for Belgium at Under-19 and Under-21 levels, before making his full senior debut in March 2015. He was named in Belgium's 23-man squad for UEFA Euro 2016 and made one appearance, playing in their quarter-final tie against Wales. He also featured at UEFA Euro 2020. Early life Denayer was born in Jette, Brussels, Belgium, to a Congolese mother and Belgian father. Club career Early career Denayer started playing football at age six, where he started out at FC Ganshoren and then Anderlecht. At the age of 13, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mousa Dembélé (Belgian Footballer)
Mousa Sidi Yaya Dembélé (born 16 July 1987) is a Belgian former professional Association football, footballer who played as a central midfielder. He was regarded as one of the best Midfielder#Box-to-box midfielder, box-to-box midfielders in Europe due to his excellent Dribbling#Association football, dribbling skills and ability to maintain possession. Dembélé started his career at Belgian Pro League team Beerschot AC, Germinal Beerschot before spells at Eredivisie sides Willem II (football club), Willem II and AZ Alkmaar, AZ in the Netherlands. He won the league title and the Johan Cruyff Shield with the latter in 2009. Dembélé transferred to Premier League side Fulham F.C., Fulham in 2010 before joining Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of £15 million in August 2012. He was ranked 91st in ''The Guardian''s list of the 100 best current footballers in 2012. Dembélé accumulated 82 caps for the Belgium national football team, Belgium national team from 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Pedro Cavanda
Luis Pedro Cavanda (born 2 January 1991) is a Belgian professional footballer who last played as a right-back for Swiss club Neuchâtel Xamax. Born in Angola, Cavanda represents Belgian internationally. He also holds Congolese citizenship. Career Youth Cavanda moved to Belgium at a young age and began playing for the Belgian club Standard Liège. In January 2007, Cavanda joined Lazio. With Lazio, Cavanda spent three-and-a-half years with the youth side. Lazio In 2009, Cavanda made a substitute appearance in a 4–0 win away to Bulgarian club Levski Sofia in the UEFA Europa League. He got his first start in the return match at the Stadio Olimpico, which Lazio lost 0–1. On 29 August 2010, Cavanda made his Serie A debut, replacing Simone Del Nero in the second half of Lazio's opening day 2–0 loss to Sampdoria at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. His first league start for Lazio came at the Stadio Olimpico against eventual champions Milan. Cavanda earned plaudits with an impressiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Buatu
Jonathan Buatu Mananga (born 27 September 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 2 club Valenciennes. Born in Belgium, he represents the Angola national team. International career After representing Belgium at youth level, Buatu was called up to represent Angola at senior level. On 3 August 2014, he made his debut in the 1–0 home friendly win over Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the .... References External links * * 1993 births Living people Footballers from Liège Angolan men's footballers Angola men's international footballers Belgian men's footballers Belgium men's youth international footballers Angolan expatriate men's footballers Belgian expatriate men's footballers 2019 Africa Cup of Nations players Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dedryck Boyata
Dedryck Anga Boyata (born 28 November 1990) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge and the Belgium national team. He made his senior debut with Manchester City in 2010, and was their Young Player of the Year for 2009–10. For the 2011–12 season he was loaned to Bolton Wanderers, and for the first half of 2012–13 he was at FC Twente. In 2015, he moved to Celtic for around £1.5 million. In summer 2019 Boayata joined Hertha BSC. Boyata has been capped by Belgium at youth and senior level, making his senior debut in 2010. He was part of their squad that came third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Club career Early career Born in Uccle, Belgium, Boyata started his career in the youth team at Brussels before joining Manchester City in 2006. He was part of City's 2008 FA Youth Cup winning side, starting in both legs of the final against Chelsea. He won City's Academy Player of the Month award for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Vanden Borre
Anthony Henri Vanden Borre (born 24 October 1987) is a Belgian former footballer who played as a defender. Vanden Borre previously played for clubs in Belgium, Italy, England and France. He won 28 caps for the Belgium national team. He is capable of playing as both a right back and a right winger. Club career Anderlecht Vanden Borre was trained at Anderlecht throughout his entire youth career, at the same time as his friend Vincent Kompany. He made his debut in the regular competition when he was 16 years and 187 days old. At that time, only one other player, Paul Van Himst, was younger when he debuted. A month on, Vanden Borre signed a contract with Anderlecht until 2007. In 2005, he drew attention to himself in a Champions League game against Chelsea, when he had the best attempt on goal for Anderlecht as they lost 1–0 to the English champions, striking Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Čech's post around midway through the game. He finally scored his first official goal at home ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayola Biboko
Mayola Biboko (born 22 March 1985) is a Congolese-Belgian footballer. He was born in N'dalatando, Cuanza Norte. Career Belgium Biboko began his career with "Le Club Social" in Liège He then left for JS Pierreuse and played with players likes Rachid Tiberkanine. He then played for C.S. Visé (or spells as Wezet) and scored 2 goals in 13 appearances in 2004-05 Belgian Second Division season. The club then relegated. He played once in 2005-06 season and was left on loan to Royal Spa F.C. in January 2006, then R.U.S. Bas–Oha in 2006-07 season. Biboko returned to Visé in 2007-08 season. and was released by Visé in the summer 2008. Czech Republic On 10 July 2008 sold to Bohemians Střížkov. He played only five league matches in his first season before going on loan to SK Viktorie Jirny of Czech Republic Fourth Division Divize B (Group B) along with Abdoulaye Diarra during the season. He scored a goal against FK Teplice B. He then returned to Bohemians and playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Benteke
Jonathan Benteke Lifeka (born 28 April 1995) is a Belgian association football, footballer who plays as a Striker (association football), forward for American club Loudoun United FC. Career Early career Benteke played youth football for JS Pierreuse before moving to the higher level Standard Liège in 2006 where he stayed for a season before moving to C.S. Visé, Visé's youth side. In 2009, he moved back to Standard where he played for four seasons in their youth teams without appearing for the first team. On his release from Standard, he rejoined Visé, where he made his professional first team appearance and was at the time playing in the Belgian Second Division. While at C.S. Visé, Benteke went on to make eighteen appearances and scoring two times. Zulte-Waregem On 24 June 2014, it was reported that Benteke was in talks over a move to S.V. Zulte Waregem, Zulte-Waregem. The move was confirmed on 28 June 2014, when he signed a three-year contract. However, at the start of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Benteke
Christian Benteke Liolo (born 3 December 1990) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club D.C. United and the Belgium national team. Benteke began his career at Standard Liège, playing a part in their 2008–09 Belgian First Division triumph. Following a season at Genk he was signed for £7 million by Aston Villa. He scored 49 goals in 101 matches for Villa across all competitions, including 19 Premier League goals in his debut season and helping them to the 2015 FA Cup Final, before transferring to Liverpool in 2015 for £32.5 million. He spent a single season at Liverpool, scoring a total of ten goals, before being transferred to Crystal Palace at the start of the 2016–17 season. Benteke has earned over forty caps for Belgium since making his debut in 2010. He missed the 2014 FIFA World Cup through injury, but was part of their team that reached the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016, also featuring at Euro 2020. Early life Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Benson
Manuel Benson Hedilazio (born 28 March 1997) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Burnley. His father, Jorge Hedilazio, is a former Angolan footballer who played for Lokeren in the 1990s. Early life Benson was born in Lokeren to an Angolan father, Jorge Hedilazio, and a Belgian mother, Gina Pieters. His parents met in the 1990s at Bobby's Club, a dance bar in Lokeren, while his father was playing for the local club. Club career Benson made his top flight debut, playing for Lierse, on 19 April 2014 against KV Oostende in a 2–0 home defeat. He replaced Ahmed Sayed after 87 minutes. In the 2016–17 season he played 37 league games for Lierse, scoring 7 goals, four of which in 9 Europa League play-offs games. In this season Benson also tied with Kevin Kis for the league's top assist provider. In 2017, he moved to RC Genk, and was loaned out to Royal Excel Mouscron for the 2018–19 season. He played a total of 28 games for Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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