Xander Dierckx

Xander Dierckx
Personal information
Date of birth (2009-02-27) 27 February 2009
Place of birth Belgium
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Royal Antwerp F.C.
Number 78
Youth career
–2024 Royal Antwerp F.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2025– Young Reds 10 (1)
2025– Royal Antwerp F.C. 19 (1)
International career
2025– Belgium U17 5 (3)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Belgium
UEFA European Under-17 Championship
Runner-up2026 Estonia
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 May 2026

Xander Dierckx (born 27 February 2009) is a Belgian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Royal Antwerp F.C..

Early life

Dierckx was born on 27 February 2009 in Belgium. Growing up, he played tennis.[1]

Club career

Antwerp

Dierckx came through the youth academy of Royal Antwerp F.C.. In May 2024, Dierckx signed his first pro contract.[2] At 30 November 2025, he made his professional debut with Royal Antwerp F.C. against Club Brugge K.V.. He replaced Christopher Scott after 75 minutes in a 0-1 away win.[3]

Honours

Belgium U17

References

  1. ↑ "Van Vlaams kampioen tennis tot de jongste debutant ooit bij Antwerp: wie is Xander Dierckx? "Hij doet denken aan De Ketelaere"" [From Flemish tennis champion to the youngest debutant ever at Antwerp: who is Xander Dierckx? "He reminds me of De Ketelaere"] (in Dutch). Het Nieuwsblad. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Club Brugge vs. Antwerp - 4 May 2025 - GVA". gva.be. Twee jeugdspelers tekenen hun eerste profcontract bij Antwerp
  3. ↑ "Club Brugge vs. Antwerp - 30 November 2025 - Soccerway". soccerway.com.
  4. ↑ "2026 Under-17 EURO final highlights: Belgium 1-1 Italy (Italy win 4-3 on penalties)". uefa.com. 7 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
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