Xander Dierckx

Xander Dierckx
Personal information
Date of birth (2009-02-27) 27 February 2009 (age 17)
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.

Club career

Antwerp

Dierckx came through the youth academy of Royal Antwerp F.C.. In May 2024, Dierckx signed his first pro contract. 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.

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.