OH Leuven is Leuven’s professional football club, competing in Belgium’s top-flight landscape and rooted in the Heverlee district of the university city. This page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching chronology, player movement and competition participation available. It also places the team in its wider setting, from King Power at Den Dreef Stadion and its white-led visual identity to the merger history and King Power ownership that shape the club’s modern profile.
OH Leuven Upcoming matches by league
Jupiler Pro League
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- Regular Season - 7
OH Leuven
RAAL La Louvière
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- Regular Season - 8
Union St. GilloiseNo H2HOH Leuven
Stade Joseph Mariën -
- Regular Season - 9
OH LeuvenNo H2HLommel United
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- Regular Season - 10
St. TruidenNo H2HOH Leuven
OH Leuven Last matches by league
Jupiler Pro League
Friendlies Clubs
Cup
OH Leuven Team Roster
OH Leuven’s recorded squad contains 31 players: seven attackers, nine defenders, four goalkeepers and 11 midfielders. The attacking group includes A. Traoré, E. Addai, K. Vaesen and T. Verlinden, while N. Dussenne, J. Lawrence and T. Ogiwara are among the listed defenders. T. Leysen, O. Jochmans and D. Van den Heuvel provide goalkeeping options. Midfield names include B. Verstraete, S. Schrijvers, Wouter George, Óscar Gil and Ł. Łakomy. Other selected names include C. Ikwuemesi, S. Yamada, W. Balikwisha, E. Pletinckx, R. Nyakossi and S. Murru, giving the group representation across attacking, defensive and central roles.
position Goalkeeper
Tristan Danique van den Heuvel
Owen Jochmans
Kiany Vroman
M. Van Dijck
position Defender
Noë Georges Dussenne
Jamie Lawrence
Viktor Damjanić
Ewoud Pletinckx
Alessandro Fontanarosa
Roggerio Nyakossi
Moyé Christ Souanga
Thibault Vlietinck
Davis Opoku
position Midfielder
Birger Danny Verstraete
Wouter George
Siebe Schrijvers
Henok Teklab
Łukasz Łakomy
Manuel Osifo
Takuya Ogiwara
Óscar Gil Regaño
H. Bulut
Bryang William Kayo
Sebastian Murru
Matteo Heremans
position Attacker
Thibaud Christa Philippe Verlinden
Abdoul Karim Traoré
Emmanuel Addai
Kyan Vaesen
Robin Mirisola
Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi
Shin Yamada
William Balikwisha
Last OH Leuven Coachs
The latest recorded appointment in OH Leuven’s coaching timeline is David Hubert, who began on 1 July 2025. The available chronology does not confirm him as the current holder, so the role is described by its dated record rather than inferred status. Christopher Coleman is listed from November 2024, following Óscar García’s spell from November 2023 to November 2024. Earlier entries record Sven Swinnen in 2023 and Marc Brys from 2020 to 2023. Together, the sequence traces several changes in the dugout across the club’s recent seasons.
David Hubert
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hubert | Belgium | 1 July 2025 | |
| Christopher Coleman | Wales | 1 November 2024 | |
| Óscar García Junyent | Spain | 1 November 2023 | 1 November 2024 |
| Sven Swinnen | Belgium | 1 February 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Marc Brys | Belgium | 1 June 2020 | 1 October 2023 |
| Vincent Euvrard | Belgium | 1 February 2019 | 1 June 2020 |
| Nigel Graham Pearson | England | 1 September 2017 | 1 February 2019 |
| Dennis van Wijk | Netherlands | 1 January 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Emilio Ferrera Patricio | Belgium | 1 November 2015 | 1 January 2017 |
| Jacky Mathijssen | Belgium | 1 December 2014 | 1 November 2015 |
| Ivan Leko | Croatia | 1 February 2014 | 1 November 2014 |
OH Leuven Transfers
Recorded arrivals show a mixture of transfers, loans, free-agent additions and returns. E. Addai joined from Qarabag and J. Lawrence from WSG Wattens as free agents, while T. Ogiwara arrived on loan from Urawa and S. Yamada on loan from Celtic. Ł. Łakomy came from BSC Young Boys in a recorded transfer, and D. Van den Heuvel arrived from Club Brugge KV as a free agent. K. Vaesen also joined from KVC Westerlo, while C. Terho and M. Osifo were recorded returning from loans. These entries represent a recent sample, not a complete arrival total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Fontanarosa |
Avellino
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Loan | 2 September 2026 |
| R. Mirisola |
Genk
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Loan | 2 September 2026 |
| K. Vroman |
K. Lierse S.K.
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Transfer | 2 September 2026 |
| E. Addai |
Qarabag
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Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| J. Lawrence |
WSG Wattens
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Free agent | 19 July 2026 |
| T. Ogiwara |
Urawa
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Loan | 15 July 2026 |
| S. Yamada |
Celtic
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Loan | 13 July 2026 |
| D. van den Heuvel |
Club Brugge KV
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Ł. Łakomy |
BSC Young Boys
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Addai |
Qarabag
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Lawrence |
WSG Wattens
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Osifo |
Kortrijk
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Terho |
Sparta Rotterdam
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Vaesen |
KVC Westerlo
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
| S. Kaba |
Las Palmas
|
Free Transfer | 8 September 2025 |
Recorded departures include free-agent exits, transfers, loans and returns to parent clubs. Y. Maziz left for Colorado Rapids as a free agent, while T. Akimoto moved to Machida Zelvia and T. Ominami to V-varen Nagasaki in recorded transfers. M. Prévot departed for Dunkerque as a free agent, and C. Terho moved to Sparta Rotterdam after his Leuven spell. Ł. Łakomy returned to BSC Young Boys while J. Mijatović returned to New York City FC. N. Nsingi also left for RAAL La Louvière as a free agent. The list is a recent sample rather than a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Leysen |
Genk
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Transfer | 2 September 2026 |
| M. Maertens |
Cambuur
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Free agent | 20 August 2026 |
| Y. Maziz |
Colorado Rapids
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Free agent | 30 July 2026 |
| T. Akimoto |
Machida Zelvia
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Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| S. Kaba |
Al-Dhafra
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- | 7 July 2026 |
| R. Monticelli |
Francs Borains
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- | 30 June 2026 |
| O. Ravet |
Liège
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Romeo Monticelli |
Francs Borains
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- | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Radelet |
RAAL La Louvière
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Terho |
Sparta Rotterdam
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Prévot |
Dunkerque
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Ominami |
V-varen Nagasaki
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Maertens |
Cambuur
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| O. Ravet |
Liège
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. Maziz |
Colorado Rapids
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
OH Leuven’s recorded movement shows a varied cycle rather than a single type of recruitment or exit. Arrivals include free agents such as E. Addai, J. Lawrence and D. Van den Heuvel, loans for T. Ogiwara and S. Yamada, transfers involving Ł. Łakomy and K. Vaesen, and returns from loan for C. Terho and M. Osifo. Departures likewise span free-agent moves, recorded transfers, a loan and returns to parent clubs. The same names illustrate how quickly player status can change. Ł. Łakomy is listed in successive loan, return and transfer entries, while C. Terho appears in both an earlier arrival and a later return before moving to Sparta Rotterdam. The movement record therefore captures both recruitment and squad turnover across overlapping windows. It should be treated as a dated snapshot, since the listed arrivals and departures are not exhaustive and contain no recorded fees for these entries.
Leagues OH Leuven has participated in
OH Leuven’s recent competition record includes the Jupiler Pro League, the Cup and Friendlies Clubs, with participation entries running through 2025. The Jupiler Pro League has the longest top-flight record, beginning in 2011, while Cup participation is recorded from 2019 and club friendlies from 2020. The Challenger Pro League entry runs from 2016 to 2019 and is historical rather than recent. The available competition record therefore shows a sustained top-flight and domestic-cup presence alongside regularly recorded friendly fixtures, without asserting a specific 2026 finish or title.
More about OH Leuven
OH Leuven, also known as Oud-Heverlee Leuven, is the professional football club associated with Leuven in Flemish Brabant. The club’s founding year is 1957, while its modern organization is associated with a 2002 merger of three local sides: Stade Leuven, Daring Club Leuven and Zwarte Duivels Oud-Heverlee. That merger brought together distinct local traditions and helped consolidate professional football in the city. The club plays at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion in the Heverlee district. Its setting close to Leuven’s historic university center reinforces a strong student-city and community identity. White is the traditional primary color, with red, black and green accents reflecting the predecessor clubs. The badge and visual language similarly connect present-day OHL with the three-club heritage rather than presenting the team as detached from its local roots. OH Leuven operates within the King Power International Group ownership structure, linking it organizationally with Leicester City. That relationship forms part of a broader professional ecosystem around recruitment, scouting and player development. The club’s profile combines Belgian football continuity with an international squad-building outlook, while the OHL Academy represents an important pathway for youth development. A modern, data-informed approach to recruitment sits alongside an emphasis on tactical discipline and progression. In competition terms, the club has a sustained recorded presence in the Jupiler Pro League and Belgian Cup, with friendlies also appearing in its recent participation history. The Challenger Pro League belongs to an earlier recorded phase, ending in 2019. The current squad reflects the club’s broad football network, containing Belgian and international names across attacking, defensive, goalkeeping and midfield roles. OH Leuven’s enduring identity therefore rests on a combination of Leuven roots, merger-era continuity, Den Dreef, King Power backing and a development-minded professional structure.
Last matches statistics for OH Leuven
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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OH Leuven
1 - 0
Lierse Kempenzonen
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Club Brugge II
3 - 0
OH Leuven
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Heerenveen
4 - 4
OH Leuven
|
0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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OH Leuven
3 - 6
Lille
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Charleroi
3 - 1
OH Leuven
|
3 / 12 |
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78 | 13 | 2 1 | 6 |
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OH Leuven
0 - 3
Club Brugge KV
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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OH Leuven
1 - 2
Standard Liege
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3 / 22 |
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82 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
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Gent
1 - 0
OH Leuven
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1 / 8 |
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0% | 8 | 2 | 0 |
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SK Beveren
3 - 0
OH Leuven
|
4 / 14 |
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79 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
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OH Leuven
1 - 1
Cercle Brugge
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2 / 11 |
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0% | 17 | 4 | 2 |
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OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558629
SK Beveren vs OH Leuven
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558625
Gent vs OH Leuven
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558603
OH Leuven vs Standard Liege
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558612
Charleroi vs OH Leuven
Jupiler Pro League 2026 - 1558582
OH Leuven vs Genk
Jupiler Pro League 2025 - 1536964
2025-2026
1st shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt