Konstantinos Karetsas (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Καρέτσας) (born 19 November 2007) is a Belgian footballer who plays for Jong Genk in the Challenger Pro League.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 November 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Genk, Belgium | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Jong Genk | ||
| Number | 78 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Genk | ||
| 2020–2023 | Anderlecht | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Jong Genk | 20 | (6) |
| 2024– | Genk | 3 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023 | Belgium U16 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2024 | |||
Career edit
Karetsas came through the system at Genk before spending three years at Anderlecht. He then returned to Genk in January 2023.[2]
He made his professional debut as a fifteen year-old for Jong Genk in the opening game of the 2023-24 season. He scored three goals in his first seven league games.[3] When he scored his first professional goal on 1 September 2023, in the Challenger Pro League against RSCA Futures, he became the youngest goalscorer in Belgian pro-league history.[4][5]
International career edit
Karetsas was born in Belgium to Greek parents.[6] He is a Belgian youth international.[7]
References edit
- ^ "K.Karetas". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Anderlecht: the great talent Konstantinos Karetsas heads to Genk". 10 January 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "KONSTANTINOS KARETSAS: THE 15-YEAR-OLD 'WONDERKID' LIGHTING UP THE BELGIAN SECOND TIER". Onefootball.com. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "VIDEO: 15-year-old wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas scores a screamer, becoming the youngest scorer in Belgian football history". Nogomania.com. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "RSC ANDERLECHT II VS. KRC GENK II 1 - 1". Soccerway. 1 September 2023.
- ^ https://www.sport24.gr/football/konstantinos-karetsas-ellinopoylo-to-megalytero-talento-sto-velgio.9903313.html
- ^ "Big blow for Anderlecht: the great talent Konstantinos Karetsas goes to Genk". Sudinfo.be. Retrieved 2 October 2023.