Jarno Lion (born 13 February 2001) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Dutch Derde Divisie club HSV Hoek.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 February 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Asse, Belgium | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | HSV Hoek | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Wolvertem SC | |||
| Mechelen | |||
| –2018 | Club Brugge | ||
| 2018–2021 | Mechelen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Mechelen | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | → Helmond Sport (loan) | 49 | (1) |
| 2023– | HSV Hoek | 20 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:22, 16 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Mechelen edit
Lion played youth football for Wolvertem SC, Mechelen and Club Brugge, before returning to Mechelen in 2018.[1] In January 2020, he joined the first team on their winter training camp to Spain.[2]
Loan to Helmond Sport edit
On 4 August 2021, Lion signed his first professional contract with Mechelen and was sent on loan to Dutch Eerste Divisie club Helmond Sport as part of the two clubs' partnership, alongside Jules Houttequiet and Ilias Breugelmans.[1][3] He made his professional debut on 6 August 2021, the opening day of the 2021–22 Eerste Divisie season, where he was a starter at midfielder and played the entire match, which ended in a 2–0 loss against FC Den Bosch at De Vliert.[4] On 15 April 2022, he headed in his first goal off a corner-kick from Arno Van Keilegom in a 5–3 league defeat to Roda JC Kerkrade.[5] As a starting defensive midfielder through the 2021–22 season, Lion was lauded for his performances as the "vacuum cleaner" of Helmond Sport.[6][7]
On 15 June 2022, Lion's loan to Helmond Sport was extended for a second season.[8] He was increasingly benched for newcomers Elmo Lieftink and Michael Chacón during the 2022–23 season, as the club had seen an influx of players under new head coach Sven Swinnen and his replacement, interim coach Tim Bakens.[9][10]
HSV Hoek edit
On 13 July 2023, Lion signed a one-year contract with amateur club HSV Hoek, competing in the Dutch Derde Divisie.[11] He marked his club debut on 12 August by scoring the final goal in the 69th minute of a 3–2 victory over SteDoCo in the first round of the KNVB Cup.[12] His league debut for Hoek followed on 19 August, starting in a convincing 6–1 victory away against HV & CV Quick.[13]
Style of play edit
Lion is a defensive midfielder, valued for his ability to win the ball and recycle possession quickly.[6] He is also a refined passer of the ball with a good technique. He has compared his style of play to compatriot Axel Witsel.[14] After stepping down to playing amateur football with HSV Hoek in 2023, Lion started working at Footline, a store specialising in football equipment. As of 2023,[update] he lives in Zelzate with his girlfriend.[15]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 3 February 2024[9]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mechelen | 2020–21 | First Division A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Helmond Sport (loan) | 2021–22 | Eerste Divisie | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 32 | 1 | |
| 2022–23 | Eerste Divisie | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 19 | 0 | ||
| Total | 49 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 51 | 1 | |||
| HSV Hoek | 2023–24 | Derde Divisie | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 20 | 3 | |
| Career total | 67 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 4 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b "KV Mechelen: contract voor drie jonkies en net als De Bie en Bosiers uitgeleend aan Helmond". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Flemish). 4 August 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ Franken, Thomas (6 January 2020). "Drie KV-jonkies proeven op stage van profbestaan: "Niemand van ons had verwacht dat hij hier zou staan"". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Flemish). Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Helmond Sport gaat samenwerken met KV Mechelen". Leeuwarder Courant (in Dutch). 15 August 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Den Bosch vs. Helmond Sport – 6 August 2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ Kleinen, Jelle (15 April 2022). "Roda JC wint op spectaculaire wijze van Helmond Sport". 1limburg (in Dutch).
- ^ a b Ottens, Chris (16 October 2021). "Opvallend onopvallende stofzuiger van Helmond Sport koestert de nul tegen ADO Den Haag: Niet verwacht". Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ Biesemans, Eric (22 December 2021). "Stofzuiger Jarno Lion: Ik wil hier in een volwassen competitie ervaring opdoen". Nieuwsblad (in Flemish). Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "KV Mechelen regelt nieuwe uitleenbeurten voor enkele spelers". MSN (in Flemish). 15 June 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ a b "J. Lion: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Bakens neemt tijdelijk de leiding over bij Helmond Sport". Regio8 (in Dutch). 25 October 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Hoek haalt middenvelder met meer dan 50 duels in het Nederlandse profvoetbal achter zijn naam". Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch). 13 July 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Hoek stelt na rust orde op zaken en bekert verder". Omroep Zeeland (in Dutch). 12 August 2023. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Hoeks kwartiertje velt Quick bij zeer overtuigende competitiestart". Omroep Zeeland (in Dutch). 20 August 2023. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Tomasowa, Jordi (13 August 2022). "Belgische stofzuiger imponeert in de KKD: 'Speelstijl te vergelijken met Witsel'". Voetbalzone (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ Dagevos, Jan (10 August 2023). "Oud-prof Jarno Lion heeft zich verzoend met een stapje terug: 'Misschien is Hoek ook weer een springplank voor mij'". Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 February 2024.
External links edit
- Jarno Lion at Soccerway.com
- Jarno Lion at WorldFootball.net
