Genk, a prominent name in Belgian football, is known for its rich history and commitment to nurturing talent. The team has consistently showcased its prowess in both domestic and European competitions. With a squad filled with potential and experience, Genk is poised to challenge for top honors this season. The blend of young stars and seasoned professionals creates an exciting dynamic on the pitch. Fans can expect thrilling performances as the team aims to make its mark in the league. Join us as we delve deeper into the strengths and strategies that define Genk’s play.
Xtra rating
1780
Conservative: 1349
Rank club
98
Updated: 31 May 2026
Genk Upcoming matches by league
Genk Last matches by league
Jupiler Pro League
-
31 May 2026 - 16:30 Final
Gent0 - 0Genk
Planet Group Arena -
23 May 2026 - 18:45 Conference League Group - 40
OH Leuven0 - 2Genk
-
19 May 2026 - 18:30 Conference League Group - 39
Genk0 - 0Antwerp
Cegeka Arena -
16 May 2026 - 16:15 Conference League Group - 38
Standard Liege0 - 0Genk
UEFA Europa League
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19 March 2026 - 17:45 Round of 16
SC Freiburg5 - 1Genk
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12 March 2026 - 20:00 Round of 16
Genk1 - 0SC Freiburg
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26 February 2026 - 20:00 Round of 32
Genk3 - 3Dinamo Zagreb
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19 February 2026 - 17:45 Round of 32
Dinamo Zagreb1 - 3Genk
Friendlies Clubs
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9 January 2026 - 15:00 Club Friendly
Puskas Academy0 - 1Genk
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9 January 2026 - 10:30 Club Friendly
Genk3 - 4Diosgyori VTK
Cup
Genk Team Roster
Genk’s current squad features a mix of emerging talents and established players, creating a balanced team dynamic. Leading the charge is goalkeeper O. Vliegen, who has been a rock at the back with his impressive saves. In defense, Z. El Ouahdi and J. Kongolo provide solidity and experience, while midfielders like P. Hrošovský and B. Heynen contribute both defensively and offensively. Upfront, the attacking trio of Y. Sor, Oh Hyeon-Gyu, and T. Arokodare offers pace and creativity, making them a constant threat to opposing defenses. Young talents such as I. Bangoura and K. Karetsas add depth and energy to the squad, showcasing Genk’s commitment to developing future stars. With this blend of youth and experience, Genk is well-equipped to compete at the highest level.
position Goalkeeper
1
Hendrik Van Crombrugge
GK
Belgium
26
Tobias Okiki Lawal
GK
Austria
28
Lucca Brughmans
GK
Belgium
71
Brent Stevens
GK
Belgium
97
Emile Doucouré
GK
Belgium
position Defender
2
Kayden Leighton Hugh Pierre
DEF
USA
3
Mujaid Sadick Aliu
DEF
Spain
6
Matte Smets
DEF
Belgium
18
Joris Kayembe Ditu
DEF
Belgium
19
Yaimar Abel Medina Ortiz
DEF
Ecuador
22
Brad Ryan Manguelle
DEF
Belgium
27
Ken Nkuba Tshiend
DEF
Belgium
34
Adrián José Palacios Hernández
DEF
Venezuela
44
Josué Kongolo
DEF
Belgium
63
H. Zion
DEF
65
Christian Akpan
DEF
Nigeria
77
Zakaria El Ouahdi
DEF
Belgium
position Midfielder
8
Bryan Heynen
MID
Belgium
20
Konstantinos Karetsas
MID
Belgium
21
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
MID
Guinea
24
Nikolas Sattlberger
MID
Austria
38
Daan Heymans
MID
Belgium
56
August De Wannemacker
MID
Belgium
86
K. Haroun
MID
position Attacker
7
Jarne Steuckers
FWD
Belgium
10
Junya Ito
FWD
Japan
14
Yira Collins Sor
FWD
Nigeria
23
Aaron Banind Bibout
FWD
Cameroon
29
Robin Mirisola
FWD
Belgium
30
Ayumu Yokoyama
FWD
Japan
32
Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
FWD
Germany
79
Djoully Nzoko
FWD
Finland
99
Jusef Erabi
FWD
Sweden
Last Genk Coachs
Thorsten Fink
Germany
Coach since
1 June 2024
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorsten Fink | Germany | 1 June 2024 | |
| Domenico Olivieri | Belgium | 1 May 2024 | 1 June 2024 |
| Wouter Vrancken | Belgium | 1 May 2022 | 1 May 2024 |
| Bernd Storck | Germany | 1 December 2021 | 1 May 2022 |
| Domenico Olivieri | Belgium | 1 November 2020 | 1 November 2020 |
| John Antonius van den Brom | Netherlands | 1 November 2020 | 1 December 2021 |
| Domenico Olivieri | Belgium | 1 September 2020 | 1 September 2020 |
| Jess Christian Thorup | Denmark | 1 September 2020 | 1 November 2020 |
| Domenico Olivieri | Belgium | 1 November 2019 | 1 November 2019 |
| Hannes Wolf | Germany | 1 November 2019 | 1 September 2020 |
| Felice Mazzù | Belgium | 1 June 2019 | 1 November 2019 |
| Philippe Clement | Belgium | 1 January 2018 | 1 June 2019 |
| Jos Daerden | Belgium | 10 December 2017 | |
| Albert Stuivenberg | Netherlands | 1 December 2016 | |
| Peter Maes | Belgium | 1 May 2015 | 1 December 2016 |
| Alexander McLeish | Scotland | 1 August 2014 | 1 May 2015 |
| Emilio Ferrera Patricio | Belgium | 1 February 2014 | 1 July 2014 |
| Mario Been | Netherlands | 30 August 2011 | 24 February 2014 |
| Franky Vercauteren | Belgium | 1 December 2009 | 1 August 2011 |
| Hein Vanhaezebrouck | Belgium | 1 July 2009 | 1 November 2009 |
| Ronny Van Geneugden | Belgium | 24 February 2008 | 8 February 2009 |
| Hugo Henri Broos | Belgium | 1 June 2005 | 1 February 2008 |
| Ronny Van Geneugden | Belgium | 7 April 2004 | 30 May 2004 |
| René Desaeyere | Belgium | 1 July 1989 | 1 September 1989 |
Genk Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Doucouré |
Beerschot VA
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
| J. Erabi |
Hammarby FF
|
Transfer | 2 September 2025 |
| J. Ito |
Reims
|
Transfer | 9 August 2025 |
| A. Bibout |
Vasteras SK FK
|
Transfer | 24 July 2025 |
| T. Lawal |
Lask Linz
|
Transfer | 9 July 2025 |
| A. Zeqiri |
Standard Liege
|
Back from Loan | 1 July 2025 |
| A. Ouattara |
KV Mechelen
|
Back from Loan | 1 July 2025 |
| A. Yokoyama |
Birmingham
|
Transfer | 1 July 2025 |
| D. Heymans |
Charleroi
|
Transfer | 30 June 2025 |
| A. Yokoyama |
Birmingham
|
Loan | 2 February 2025 |
| M. Wasinski |
FC Schalke 04
|
Loan | 23 January 2025 |
| Y. Medina |
Independiente del Valle
|
Transfer | 9 January 2025 |
| O. Vliegen |
Slovan Liberec
|
- | 8 November 2024 |
| K. Pierre |
Sporting Kansas City
|
€ 1M | 4 September 2024 |
| M. Penders |
Chelsea
|
Loan | 28 August 2024 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh Hyeon-Gyu |
Beşiktaş
|
Transfer | 3 February 2026 |
| P. Hrošovský |
Plzen
|
Transfer | 8 January 2026 |
| L. Oyen |
Heerenveen
|
Free agent | 5 January 2026 |
Samsunspor
|
Transfer | 31 December 2025 | |
| A. Zeqiri |
Widzew Łódź
|
Transfer | 8 September 2025 |
| T. Arokodare |
Wolves
|
Transfer | 1 September 2025 |
| A. Ouattara |
Maccabi Netanya
|
Transfer | 26 August 2025 |
| Z. Bafdili |
Sporting CP B
|
- | 1 August 2025 |
| A. Reumers |
Lommel United
|
Free agent | 9 July 2025 |
| C. Bonsu Baah |
Al-Qadisiyah FC
|
Transfer | 6 July 2025 |
| A. Caicedo |
Cadiz
|
Loan | 4 July 2025 |
| M. Penders |
Chelsea
|
N/A | 1 July 2025 |
| T. Claes |
Zulte Waregem
|
Free agent | 30 June 2025 |
| Lenn-Minh Tran |
MVV
|
Free agent | 30 June 2025 |
| Tijn Van Ingelgom |
KV Mechelen
|
Free agent | 30 June 2025 |
Leagues Genk has participated in
Last matches statistics for Genk
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Genk
0 - 0
OH Leuven
12 April 2026
|
6 / 16 |
|
77 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
|
KVC Westerlo
1 - 2
Genk
18 April 2026
|
5 / 10 |
|
86 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
|
Genk
1 - 1
Charleroi
21 April 2026
|
7 / 21 |
|
85 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
|
Genk
1 - 1
Standard Liege
25 April 2026
|
6 / 24 |
|
86 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
|
Charleroi
2 - 0
Genk
2 May 2026
|
4 / 17 |
|
88 | 11 | - | 2 |
|
Genk
3 - 0
KVC Westerlo
10 May 2026
|
4 / 16 |
|
82 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
|
Standard Liege
0 - 0
Genk
16 May 2026
|
5 / 22 |
|
84 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
|
Genk
0 - 0
Antwerp
19 May 2026
|
13 / 34 |
|
86 | 8 | - | 1 |
|
OH Leuven
0 - 2
Genk
23 May 2026
|
5 / 11 |
|
85 | 15 | 2 | 5 |
|
Gent
0 - 0
Genk
31 May 2026
|
5 / 15 |
|
84 | 20 | 3 1 | 3 |
Detailed statistics Genk
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Genk
Warnings Genk
Passes Genk
Goalkeeper saves Genk
Latest start lineups Genk (XI)
Gent vs Genk
Jupiler Pro League 2025 - 1546340
31 May 2026
OH Leuven vs Genk
Jupiler Pro League 2025 - 1536964
23 May 2026
Genk vs Antwerp
Jupiler Pro League 2025 - 1536961
19 May 2026
Genk vs KVC Westerlo
Jupiler Pro League 2025 - 1536956
10 May 2026
Charleroi vs Genk
Jupiler Pro League 2025 - 1536951
2 May 2026
Genk vs Standard Liege
Jupiler Pro League 2025 - 1536949
25 April 2026
2023-2024
1st shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt