Lucas Beerten
Belgian footballer (born 2002)
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Lucas Beerten (born 5 January 2003) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Eerste Divisie club Roda JC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 January 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Hasselt, Belgium | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Roda JC | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Standaard Viversel | |||
| –2011 | RC Hades | ||
| 2011–2023 | Genk | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Roda JC | 72 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | Belgium U15 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Belgium U16 | 10 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Belgium U17 | 6 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 February 2026 | |||
Career
Early career
In September 2018, Beerten signed his first professional contract with Genk after joining the club's youth academy at the under-9 level.[1] His contract was extended in May 2021, committing him to the club until 2024.[2] In June 2021, he was one of seven academy players invited to join the first team for pre-season training.[3] During the first friendly match of the off-season against Eendracht Termien, Beerten provided an assist for Cyriel Dessers' bicycle kick goal.[4]
During the 2022–23 season, Jong Genk debuted in the Challenger Pro League, but Beerten was unable to feature for the reserves due to a long-term injury.[5]
Roda JC
In the summer of 2023, Beerten trained with Dutch Eerste Divisie club Roda JC and later signed a one-year contract with an option for an additional season.[6][7] On 27 October 2023, he made his official debut for Roda's first team, coming on as a substitute for Laurit Krasniqi in a 2–1 league victory over Jong Ajax.[8] Six days later, Beerten earned his first start in a 5–3 cup defeat to NEC.[9] He made 22 appearances in his first season at the club, establishing himself as a starter in the latter half.[10]
Career statistics
- As of match played 9 November 2024[10]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Roda JC | 2023–24 | Eerste Divisie | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Eerste Divisie | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | ||
- Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs
