Charleroi brings a distinctive black-and-white identity to Belgian football, pairing the urban energy of Wallonia with a tradition that reaches back to 1904. Its story spans generations. Known as The Zebras, the club balances local belonging and international reach in a compact, modern professional setting. The team’s 2026 profile connects its present-day football story with the heritage, symbols, colours and community ties that continue to shape its place within Belgian football culture.
Charleroi Upcoming matches by league
Jupiler Pro League
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- Regular Season - 6
Zulte Waregem
Charleroi
Elindus Arena -
- Regular Season - 7
Charleroi
Cercle Brugge
Stade du Pays de Charleroi -
- Regular Season - 8
Standard LiegeNo H2HCharleroi
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- Regular Season - 9
AntwerpNo H2HCharleroi
Charleroi Last matches by league
Jupiler Pro League
Friendlies Clubs
Cup
UEFA Europa Conference League
Charleroi Team Roster
Charleroi’s recorded first-team squad contains 26 players: six attackers, seven defenders, three goalkeepers and ten midfielders. The attack includes A. Bojang, A. Colassin, A. Scheidler, F. Situmona Mbemba, P. Guiagon and S. Nioule. Defensive options include A. Ousou, C. Keita, K. Van Den Kerkhof and M. Nzita, while Arthur Cremer, M. Delavallee and M. Koné form the listed goalkeeping group. The midfield is the largest unit, with A. Bernier, A. Boukamir, B. Dembaga, I. Cisse, J. Romsaas, M. Noto, Mory Kera, P. Pflücke, Y. Cisse and Y. Khalifi among its options. Nael Piron is also listed among the defenders, completing the positional breakdown, although no shirt number is attached to that entry in the latest register.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Nael Piron
T. Rowe
Kévin Daniel Guitoun Van Den Kerkhof
Aiham Hanz Ousou
Mardochée Nzita Theto
Noah Solheid
Massamba Sow
R. Teugels
Cheick Keita
position Midfielder
Amine Boukamir
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas
Gaku Nawata
Patrick Pflücke
Yassine Khalifi
I. Cisse
Freddy Situmona Mbemba
B. Dembaga
Yoann Cisse
Mory Kera
M. Noto
position Attacker
Adama Bojang
Antoine Rudy Bernier
Aurélien Scheidler
Antoine Benjamin Colassin
Last Charleroi Coachs
Rik De Mil is the current Charleroi coach in the latest recorded timeline, having started on 1 March 2024. The same chronology records Frank Defays at the March 2024 transition and Felice Mazzù’s spell from November 2022 to March 2024. Defays also appears for a brief October to November 2022 period, while Edward Still preceded them from July 2021. The record shows several coaching changes across five years, with De Mil the longest-running recent appointment.
Rik De Mil
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rik De Mil | Belgium | 1 March 2024 | |
| Felice Mazzù | Belgium | 1 November 2022 | 1 March 2024 |
| 1 October 2022 | 1 November 2022 | ||
| Edward Still | Belgium | 1 July 2021 | 1 October 2022 |
| Karim Belhocine | France | 1 July 2019 | 1 June 2021 |
| Felice Mazzù | Belgium | 1 June 2013 | 1 June 2019 |
| Yannick Ferrera | Belgium | 1 July 2012 | 1 February 2013 |
| Dennis van Wijk | Netherlands | 1 March 2012 | 1 June 2012 |
| 29 June 2011 | 26 September 2011 | ||
| Csaba László | Romania | 1 September 2010 | 1 March 2011 |
| Jacky Mathijssen | Belgium | 1 June 2010 | 1 September 2010 |
| Georges Leekens | Belgium | 1 July 1994 | 1 June 1995 |
Charleroi Transfers
Recent arrival entries dated through 28 July 2026 show a mix of recruitment and loan-cycle movement. I. Cisse joined from Golden Arrows, while B. Dembaga arrived from Monaco U19 and K. Van Den Kerkhof from Metz in recorded transfers. A. Bojang came from Reims on loan. Arthur Cremer and N. Solheid were listed as free-agent additions from Excelsior Virton and Seraing United. The same window also includes returns from loan for Ž. Rogelj, N. Mayoka-Tika, R. Asante, F. Situmona Mbemba, A. Descotte, M. Prunier and S. Stanojlović, with earlier entries including P. Pflücke.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Nawata |
Gamba Osaka
|
Loan | 2 September 2026 |
| T. Rowe |
Aston Villa
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| I. Cisse |
Golden Arrows
|
Transfer | 28 July 2026 |
| A. Bojang |
Reims
|
Loan | 17 July 2026 |
Monaco U19
|
Transfer | 14 July 2026 | |
Excelsior Virton
|
Free agent | 11 July 2026 | |
| S. Nioule |
BK Hacken
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| K. Van Den Kerkhof |
Metz
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Solheid |
Seraing United
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Stanojlović |
Francs Borains
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Prunier |
Francs Borains
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Descotte |
FC Volendam
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| F. Situmona Mbemba |
Guingamp
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Asante |
Patro Eisden
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Mayoka-Tika |
K. Lierse S.K.
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Departure entries through 2 August 2026 include Y. Titraoui’s transfer to Lens, the latest dated exit, and several free-agent moves. T. Defourny left for RWDM, N. Closset for Excelsior Virton, N. Mayoka-Tika for K. Lierse S.K., R. Denuit for Lokeren-Temse and Q. Benaets for RAAL La Louvière. Loans sent A. Descotte to Fortuna Sittard, R. Asante to Francs Borains and M. Boukamir to RAAL La Louvière. The list also records returns to parent clubs and earlier transfers involving J. Gaudin, M. Prunier and E. Camara.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Nioule |
Francs Borains
|
Loan | 2 September 2026 |
| P. Guiagon |
Al Taawon
|
Transfer | 25 August 2026 |
| P. Guiagon |
Al Taawon
|
Transfer | 24 August 2026 |
| T. Defourny |
RWDM
|
Free agent | 3 August 2026 |
| Y. Titraoui |
Lens
|
Transfer | 2 August 2026 |
| T. Defourny |
RWDM
|
Free agent | 29 July 2026 |
| N. Closset |
Excelsior Virton
|
Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| N. Closset |
Excelsior Virton
|
Free agent | 25 July 2026 |
| A. Descotte |
Fortuna Sittard
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| R. Asante |
Francs Borains
|
Loan | 7 July 2026 |
| R. Denuit |
Lokeren-Temse
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Q. Benaets |
RAAL La Louvière
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Boukamir |
RAAL La Louvière
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Camara |
Panathinaikos
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Prunier |
Orleans
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Charleroi’s recorded player movement shows a busy, mixed transfer cycle rather than one single type of transaction. Incoming activity combines direct transfers for I. Cisse, B. Dembaga, K. Van Den Kerkhof and S. Nioule with a loan for A. Bojang, free-agent arrivals such as Arthur Cremer and N. Solheid, and several returns from loan. Outgoing activity includes Y. Titraoui’s move to Lens, transfers for J. Gaudin, M. Prunier and E. Camara, free-agent departures, fresh loans and multiple returns to parent clubs. The same names appearing in return and departure entries, including K. Van Den Kerkhof, R. Asante, A. Descotte and M. Prunier, underline how movement can recur across adjacent windows. The entries therefore describe the shape of recent activity without establishing a complete intake or exit total.
Leagues Charleroi has participated in
Charleroi’s recent competition record through 2025 includes the Jupiler Pro League, the Belgian Cup, club friendlies and the UEFA Europa Conference League. The league, Cup, friendlies and Conference League entries are marked as recently active in the latest available season record, which stops at 2025 rather than confirming a 2026 campaign. Charleroi also has a historical UEFA Europa League record spanning 2015 to 2020; that entry is not recent in the available timeline. Together, the competitions show domestic continuity, preparatory fixtures and continental action recorded in 2025.
More about Charleroi
Charleroi, officially Royal Charleroi Sporting Club, is a Belgian football club founded in 1904 and rooted in the city of Charleroi, in Hainaut. Its enduring visual identity is built around black and white stripes, the source of the nickname The Zebras, while the badge uses a stylised zebra motif. The club represents an industrial Walloon city and has developed a strong local presence alongside a broad Belgian and international football network. Home matches are played at Stade du Pays de Charleroi, a central urban venue also known historically as Le Mambourg. Opened in 1939, the stadium was substantially renovated for UEFA Euro 2000, when it hosted three matches. Its later configuration is more intimate, with capacity described at approximately 15,000. The ground remains an important link between the club’s long history and its modern professional identity. Charleroi has been a regular presence in Belgium’s top division and is recorded in the Jupiler Pro League, the Cup and European competitions. Its recorded continental participation includes the UEFA Europa League between 2015 and 2020 and the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2025. The club’s strongest historical finishes include a league runners-up position in 1968–69 and Belgian Cup final appearances in 1977–78 and 1992–93. A major domestic trophy is not listed among those honors. The cross-town rivalry with Royal Olympic Club Charleroi adds another layer to the local football culture. The club’s modern governance has been associated with president Fabien Debecq and managing director Mehdi Bayat, with international minority investment linked to Catalytik Sports Group. Its squad model combines Belgian football development with international recruitment, while the black-and-white kit and Zebra symbolism keep the club’s identity immediately recognizable. Charleroi’s recorded first-team squad numbers 26 players.
Last matches statistics for Charleroi
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Charleroi
2 - 2
Reims
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Feyenoord
3 - 1
Charleroi
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Lens
2 - 2
Charleroi
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Charleroi
2 - 1
Seraing United
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Charleroi
2 - 3
Rayo Vallecano
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Charleroi
3 - 1
OH Leuven
|
10 / 24 |
|
85 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
|
Lommel United
0 - 1
Charleroi
|
5 / 23 |
|
89 | 7 | - | 1 |
|
Charleroi
2 - 0
KV Mechelen
|
4 / 12 |
|
83 | 8 | - | 0 |
|
Kortrijk
1 - 3
Charleroi
|
5 / 18 |
|
81 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
|
Charleroi
2 - 3
Union St. Gilloise
|
5 / 20 |
|
0% | 12 | 1 | 5 |
Detailed statistics Charleroi
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shots Charleroi
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Goalkeeper saves Charleroi
Latest start lineups Charleroi (XI)
Charleroi vs Union St. Gilloise
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558618
Kortrijk vs Charleroi
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558610
Charleroi vs KV Mechelen
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558601
Lommel United vs Charleroi
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558598
Charleroi vs OH Leuven
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558582
Standard Liege vs Charleroi
Jupiler Pro League 2025 - 1536963
2025-2026
1st shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt