In cans and jugs: Anderlecht has Belgium’s youngest professional footballer for several years – Football News

Midfielder Nunzio Ngwanda, as expected, signed his first professional contract with Purple & White. He will be immediately linked to the club for a period of three years.

The 15-year-old defender has signed a contract until 2026. This was also confirmed on the official channels of RSC Anderlecht.

Nunzio Ngwanda (15 years old) signs his first professional contract with Purple & White. The central defender is now located at RSCA due in 2026. 🟣⚪ #nunzio 2026 pic.twitter.com/6SNnFuC2xP

– RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) August 17, 2023

15 years, 8 months and a few days. Purple & White fully believe in the young player, who was transferred from U16 to Futures. For example, he instantly skips some youth series.

This past weekend, he set a Challenger Pro League record. When he came on, he was the youngest player in the history of Belgian professional football, something they are very proud of at Anderlecht.

Nunzio Ngwanda is the younger brother of Alonso Ngwanda, the 20-year-old captain of the RSCA Futures team. The player himself said in his first reaction: “I am very proud to have signed my first professional contract. Being able to play with my brother was also a dream for me.”

We trust the youth

It remains to be seen if and when he will continue to grow in the first team, but it is clear that more and more youth and commitment are being recruited. The fact that under-21 teams play in professional football may be a factor in this.

Children are also supervised very well, which limits the chance of overstepping boundaries. This should have long-term consequences.