De Ketelaere: who is the Belgian midfielder who shone in the World Cup

Charles De Ketelaere was the highlight of Belgium's 4-1 defeat of the United States, this Monday (6), in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder was the scorer of two of the Belgian team's four goals in the match.

At 25 years old, De Ketelaere plays for Atalanta, in Italy. The player was revealed by Club Brugge, in Belgium, where he remained until 2022.

After leaving Brugge, De Ketelaere was signed by Milan. However, his time at the Italian club was not as successful, with a season without goals or assists before being loaned to Atalanta.

Resurgence at Atalanta and career titles
In the Bergamo team, the Belgian midfielder found his best football, standing out in his first year. His performance led to his permanent signing with the club.

In his CV, De Ketelaere accumulates important achievements, such as three Belgian Championship titles, two Belgian Super Cups and a Europa League.

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