Zeno Van Den Bosch Explained

Zeno Van Den Bosch
Birth Date:6 July 2003
Birth Place:Brasschaat, Belgium
Height:1.92 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Royal Antwerp
Clubnumber:33
Youthyears1:2008–2011
Youthclubs1:Mariaburg VK
Youthyears2:2011–2013
Youthclubs2:Beerschot
Youthyears3:2013–2016
Youthclubs3:Lierse
Youthyears4:2016–2022
Youthclubs4:Royal Antwerp
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Royal Antwerp II
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Royal Antwerp
Caps2:40
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2020
Nationalteam1:Belgium U17
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2024–
Nationalteam2:Belgium U21
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:29 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:15:04, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

Zeno Van Den Bosch (born 6 July 2003) is a Belgian footballer who plays for Royal Antwerp as a central defender.

Career

Born in Brasschaat, Van Den Bosch trained at Mariaburg VK, Beerschot and Lierse,[1] before joining the Royal Antwerp academy in 2016.[2] In September 2020, he signed his first professional contract with Antwerp.[3] In September 2022, his contract was extended to 2025, with an option to extend further.[4]

On January 18, 2023, Van Den Bosch made his official debut in the club's first team: in a 3–0 league match win against KV Oostende.[5] In April 2023, Van Den Bosch appeared as a substitute in the Belgian Cup final as Antwerp defeated KV Mechelen 2–0.[6] Later that year, on 22 August, he made his debut in European competitions in a 1–0 victory over AEK Athens in the Champions League play-off round.[7]

Career statistics

[8]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueBelgian CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Royal Antwerp2022–23Belgian Pro League70200090
2023–24230525010342
Career total300725010432

Honours

Royal Antwerp

2022–23

2022–23[9]

2023[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wie is Zeno Van Den Bosch, talentvolle centrale verdediger van Antwerp? . Voetbalflitsen.nl . nl . 12 December 2023 .
  2. Web site: Debutant zonder plankenkoorts: met de 19-jarige Zeno Van Den Bosch lijkt Antwerp er achterin een volwaardige optie bij te hebben. Nieuwsblad.be. May 3, 2023. Hannes. Van Gael. January 28, 2023.
  3. Web site: PROFCONTRACT VOOR 5 YOUNGSTERS. Royal Antwerp FC. May 3, 2023. September 10, 2023.
  4. Web site: Youth products Laurit Krasniqi and Zeno Van Den Bosch extend contract with Antwerp. gva.be. May 3, 2023. September 7, 2022.
  5. Web site: KV Ostend 0-3 Antwerp. gva.be. May 3, 2023. January 18, 2023.
  6. Web site: Pieter-Jan. Calcoen. After the Croky Cup, Antwerp's strong man is not satisfied: Paul Gheysens wants to be the best in all areas. May 3, 2023. May 2, 2023. hbvl.be.
  7. Web site: Antwerp overleeft met z’n tienen en trekt met bonus naar Athene . . nl . 22 August 2023 .
  8. Web site: Zeno Van Den Bosch . 27 March 2024 . Soccerway.
  9. Web site: Geen schoonheidsprijs, wel een vierde beker: Antwerp maakt favorietenrol waar tegen KV Mechelen . Sporza . nl . 30 April 2023.
  10. Web site: Antwerp wint nu ook de Supercup! KV Mechelen plooit pas na strafschoppen . 23 July 2023 . Sporza . nl . 23 July 2023.