Gent U23 is a professional football club based in Gent, Belgium. Currently competing in First Division B, they play their home matches at the iconic Planet Group Arena. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Gent U23 on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
During the current campaign, Mohamed Soumah has emerged as the standout performer for Gent U23, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.26 rating. He is flanked in influence by Abubakar Abdullahi and Wout Asselman, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.18 and 7.14 respectively.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Abubakar Abdullahi has been the primary source of goals for Gent U23, leading the team's scoring charts with 10 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Gyano Vanderdonck who registered 4 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SK Beveren | 32 | 28 | 4 | 0 | +51 | 88 |
| 2 | Kortrijk | 32 | 21 | 4 | 7 | +26 | 67 |
| 3 | Beerschot | 32 | 19 | 7 | 6 | +21 | 64 |
| 4 | FC Liege | 32 | 16 | 5 | 11 | +5 | 53 |
| 5 | Lommel | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | +13 | 53 |
| 6 | Patro Eisden | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | +4 | 51 |
| 7 | Eupen | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | +8 | 47 |
| 8 | KSC Lokeren | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | +3 | 42 |
| 9 | Gent U23 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | -9 | 41 |
| 10 | K. Lierse SK | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | -7 | 38 |
| 11 | RFC Seraing | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | -7 | 35 |
| 12 | Francs Borains | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | -14 | 34 |
| 13 | RWDM Brussels | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | -4 | 33 |
| 14 | Anderlecht Futures | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | -9 | 31 |
| 15 | Genk U23 | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | -17 | 31 |
| 16 | Club Brugge NXT | 32 | 5 | 6 | 21 | -22 | 21 |
| 17 | Olympic de Charleroi | 32 | 3 | 7 | 22 | -42 | 16 |
The active squad for Gent U23 consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Bas Evers (Belgium), Kjell Peersman (Belgium)
Defenders: Abdoul Ayindé (Burkina Faso), Briek Morel (Belgium), Eric Simporé (Ivory Coast), Gilles De Meyer (Belgium), Hannes Vernemmen (Belgium), Mamadou Diallo (Senegal), Matties Volckaert (Belgium), Michiel Cauwel (Belgium), Preben Blondeel (Belgium), Sota Tsukuda (Japan), Victor Vandenbroucke (Belgium)
Midfielders: Abubakar Abdullahi (Nigeria), Alexandre Chaidron (Belgium), Ali Sylla (Belgium), Allan Verlinden (Belgium), Briek Van Hoorick (Belgium), El Hadji Seck (Senegal), Ferre Van Herrewege (Belgium), Gyano Vanderdonck (Belgium), Henri De Clercq (Belgium), Joachim Djamba-Shango (Belgium), Mohammed El Adfaoui (Belgium), Oleksandr Soroka (Ukraine), René Vanden Borre (Belgium), Ruslan Vydysh (Ukraine), Saïdou Touré (Belgium), Simon Buggea (Belgium), Thomas Matton (Belgium), Tibe De Vlieger (Belgium), Trey Kongolo, Victor De Coninck (Belgium), Wout Asselman (Belgium)
Forwards: David Mukuna (Belgium), Jassim Mazouz (Belgium), Moctar Diop (Senegal)
Thomas Matton is the current head coach of Gent U23. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 38% win rate across 32 matches, averaging 1.28 points per game.
Gent U23 hosts their home matches at the historic Planet Group Arena located in Gent. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
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