Gaëtan Englebert
Encyclopedia
Gaëtan Englebert is a Belgian
footballer who is currently playing for the local club K.V.V. Coxyde, as a defensive midfielder.
, Englebert started playing professionally with local Royal Football Club
, after spending nearly one decade in its youth system, and made his Belgian First Division debuts there.
In 1997, after one season, he moved to K. Sint-Truidense VV, continuing to consolidate himself in the topflight. Two years later, Englebert signed for Club Brugge, being one of the most important midfield members of the squad during his eight-year spell, as the club won, amongst other, two leagues and three cups
; overall, he appeared in 344 matches and netted 26 times.
At already 32, Englebert would have his first experience abroad, signing a two-year deal with Tours FC
of Ligue 2
, in June 2008. On August 2010, he chose to stay in Ligue 2, this time with FC Metz
.
In July 2011, Englebert joined Belgian Third Division
side K.V.V. Coxyde.
for Belgium, the first one arriving on 28 February 2001, as the Red Devils thrashed San Marino
for the 2002 World Cup qualifiers
(10–1 in Brussels
).
The national side made it to the final stages
in South Korea
/Japan
and the player - following another solid season at Brugges - was picked for the squad-of-23, but he did not leave the bench.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
footballer who is currently playing for the local club K.V.V. Coxyde, as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
Born in LiègeLiège
Liège is a major city and municipality of Belgium located in the province of Liège, of which it is the economic capital, in Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium....
, Englebert started playing professionally with local Royal Football Club
R.F.C. de Liège
Royal Football Club de Liège is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège. It currently plays in the Belgian Third Division. Its matricule is 4, meaning that it was the fourth club to register with the country's national federation, and the club was the first Belgian champion in history...
, after spending nearly one decade in its youth system, and made his Belgian First Division debuts there.
In 1997, after one season, he moved to K. Sint-Truidense VV, continuing to consolidate himself in the topflight. Two years later, Englebert signed for Club Brugge, being one of the most important midfield members of the squad during his eight-year spell, as the club won, amongst other, two leagues and three cups
Belgian Cup
The Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
; overall, he appeared in 344 matches and netted 26 times.
At already 32, Englebert would have his first experience abroad, signing a two-year deal with Tours FC
Tours FC
Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...
of Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
, in June 2008. On August 2010, he chose to stay in Ligue 2, this time with FC Metz
FC Metz
Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
.
In July 2011, Englebert joined Belgian Third Division
Belgian Third Division
The Belgian Third Division is the third highest level in Belgian football. It has two leagues of 18 teams each at the same level. This competition, known as the Belgian Promotion was first played in the 1926-27 season with three leagues, then with four leagues between 1931 and 1952. From 1952...
side K.V.V. Coxyde.
International career
Englebert collected nine capsCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for Belgium, the first one arriving on 28 February 2001, as the Red Devils thrashed San Marino
San Marino national football team
The San Marino national football team is the national football team of San Marino, controlled by the San Marino Football Federation...
for the 2002 World Cup qualifiers
2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification....
(10–1 in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
).
The national side made it to the final stages
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
/Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and the player - following another solid season at Brugges - was picked for the squad-of-23, but he did not leave the bench.
Honours
- Belgian League: 2002–03, 2004–05
- Belgian CupBelgian CupThe Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
: 2001–02, 2003–04, 2006–07; Runner-up 2004–05 - Belgian SupercupBelgian SupercupThe Belgian Supercup is a Belgian club competition played on a single match at the league champion venue since 2004 and formerly at the Stade Roi Baudouin, between the winner of the last Belgian Pro League and that of the last Belgian Cup. If both teams are the same, the opponent is declared to...
: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005; Runner-up 2007