Jules Van Cleemput Explained

Jules Van Cleemput
Birth Date:11 April 1997
Birth Place:Belgium
Height:1.82m (05.97feet)
Currentclub:Mechelen
Clubnumber:2
Position:Right back
Youthyears1:–2015
Youthclubs1:Mechelen
Years1:2015–2020
Clubs1:Mechelen
Caps1:54
Goals1:0
Years2:2016
Clubs2:K.S.K. Heist (loan)
Caps2:12
Goals2:1
Years3:2020–2024
Clubs3:Charleroi
Caps3:56
Goals3:2
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Mechelen
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2012
Nationalteam1:Belgium U15
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2015–2016
Nationalteam2:Belgium U19
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:11 May 2024

Jules Van Cleemput (born 11 April 1997) is a Belgian football player who plays as centre back for Belgian Pro League club Mechelen.

Club career

Mechelen

In 2015, Van Cleemput was called up for Mechelen first team. He had ridden the pine in the two games in 2015, but he didn't play any games in the first team.

Heist (loan)

On 4 January 2016, Van Cleemput was loaned to Heist in Belgian Second Division for six months.[1] On 17 January 2016, Van Cleemput made his Belgian Second Division debut against Deinze at Burgemeester Van de Wiele Stadion, playing the game as a starter for full-time game. In the game, he was shown a yellow card.[2] On 20 February 2016, Van Cleemput scored his first league goal against ASV Geel at 68th minute. In 2015–16 season, Van Cleemput played twelve games and scored a goal and he was shown six yellow card and even a red card once. In the season Heist relegated to the 2016–17 Belgian First Amateur Division.

Return from loan spell

As the loan term was expired, Van Cleemput returned to Mechelen on 1 July 2016. On 2 December 2016, Van Cleemput made his Belgian First Division A debut against K.A.S. Eupen at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne, replacing Xavier Chen at the 38th minute.[3]

Return to Mechelen

On 15 July 2024, Van Cleemput returned to Mechelen.[4]

International career

Van Cleemput was a member of Belgium national under-19 football team in the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification.[5]

Club career statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupcontinentalTotal
Season Club LeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
BelgiumLeagueBelgian CupEuropeTotal
2015-16HeistBelgian Second Division12100121
2016-17KV MechelenBelgian First Division A100010
TotalBelgium1310000131
Career total1310000131

Notes and References

  1. News: 3 huurspelers van KV Mechelen voor K.SK heist. 3 players on loan from KV Mechelen to K.SK heist. dutch. 2016-01-04. kskheist.be. 2016-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20160206182402/http://kskheist.be/node/2743. 2016-02-06. dead.
  2. Web site: Deinze vs. Heist - 16 January 2016 - Soccerway. us.soccerway.com . December 9, 2016.
  3. Web site: Mechelen vs. AS Eupen - 2 December 2016 - Soccerway. us.soccerway.com . December 9, 2016.
  4. Web site: Mechelen. Van Cleemput keert terug naar Malinwa. Van Cleemput returns to Malinwa. 15 July 2024. 2 August 2024. nl.
  5. Web site: Jules Van Cleemput – UEFA.com. UEFA.com. December 9, 2016.