Belgium · 2026/27 · the five leagues
The best young Belgian players in Europe so far this season
11 Belgian players aged 23 or under have played enough league minutes in Europe's top five leagues to be ranked. Roméo Lavia (Chelsea) has the highest standing, 73, 3rd of 23 defensive midfielders in the Premier League.
11 rankedAged 23 or under0 abroadUpdated 8 November 2026
The top 11
Each ranked against the players at his position in his own league, so a standing means the same in every league.
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Roméo LaviaChelsea · Premier League · 22
Defensive midfielder
733rd of 23 defensive midfielders in the Premier League
Roméo LaviaChelsea · Premier League · 22
Defensive midfielder
733rd of 23 defensive midfielders in the Premier League2

Mika GodtsParis Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · 21
Winger
723rd of 29 wingers in Ligue 1
Mika GodtsParis Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · 21
Winger
723rd of 29 wingers in Ligue 13

Diego MoreiraAC Milan · Serie A · 22
Winger
619th of 31 wingers in Serie A
Diego MoreiraAC Milan · Serie A · 22
Winger
619th of 31 wingers in Serie A4

Fedde LeysenSassuolo · Serie A · 23
Centre back
5726th of 68 centre backs in Serie A
Fedde LeysenSassuolo · Serie A · 23
Centre back
5726th of 68 centre backs in Serie A5

Nathan NgoyLOSC Lille · Ligue 1 · 23
Centre back
4926th of 50 centre backs in Ligue 1
Nathan NgoyLOSC Lille · Ligue 1 · 23
Centre back
4926th of 50 centre backs in Ligue 16

Stanis IdumboMonaco · Ligue 1 · 21
Central midfielder
4325th of 37 central midfielders in Ligue 1
Stanis IdumboMonaco · Ligue 1 · 21
Central midfielder
4325th of 37 central midfielders in Ligue 17

Lucas NoubiDeportivo A Coruña · La Liga · 21
Centre back
4137th of 55 centre backs in La Liga
Lucas NoubiDeportivo A Coruña · La Liga · 21
Centre back
4137th of 55 centre backs in La Liga8

Arthur PiedfortAuxerre · Ligue 1 · 21
Defensive midfielder
3219th of 22 defensive midfielders in Ligue 1
Arthur PiedfortAuxerre · Ligue 1 · 21
Defensive midfielder
3219th of 22 defensive midfielders in Ligue 19

Zeno Van Den BoschFC Union Berlin · Bundesliga · 23
Centre back
3150th of 58 centre backs in the Bundesliga
Zeno Van Den BoschFC Union Berlin · Bundesliga · 23
Centre back
3150th of 58 centre backs in the Bundesliga10

Lucas StassinSevilla · La Liga · 21
Striker
3128th of 33 strikers in La Liga
Lucas StassinSevilla · La Liga · 21
Striker
3128th of 33 strikers in La Liga11

Matías Fernández-PardoNewcastle United · Premier League · 21
Striker
2921st of 24 strikers in the Premier League
Matías Fernández-PardoNewcastle United · Premier League · 21
Striker
2921st of 24 strikers in the Premier LeagueWhere they play
The ranked players by league, with their league minutes.
Ligue 142,020 minutes
La Liga2922 minutes
Serie A2887 minutes
Premier League2794 minutes
Bundesliga1649 minutes
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