Konstantinos Karetsas (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Καρέτσας) (born 19 November 2007) is a Belgian/Greek footballer who plays for Genk in the Belgian Pro League.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 19 November 2007 | ||
Place of birth | Genk, Belgium | ||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Genk | ||
Number | 20 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2020 | Genk | ||
2020–2023 | Anderlecht | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | Jong Genk | 20 | (6) |
2024– | Genk | 5 | (0) |
International career | |||
2023 | Belgium U16 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 July 2024 |
Career
editKaretsas 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]
After a few strong months at Jong Genk, Karetsas was promoted to Genk's first team in February 2024 together with teammate Noah Adedeji-Sternberg. He was given his official debut by coach Wouter Vrancken in the league match against Cercle Brugge on 4 May. In the 88th minute, Karetsas came on for Bilal El Khannouss. Two weeks later, interim head coach Domenico Olivieri give him a first-team start for the first time for the league match against Royal Antwerp and in the 28th minute, he provided the assist for the only goal of the game, scored by Andi Zeqiri.
International career
editKaretsas was born in Belgium to Greek parents.[6] He is eligible to represent Greece and Belgium international teams. He is a Belgian youth international.[7]
References
edit- ^ Konstantinos Karetsas at Soccerway
- ^ "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.