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Carl Hoefkens (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɑrl ˈɦuf.kəns]; born 6 October 1978) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is the manager of Belgian Pro League club Club Brugge.
 Hoefkens warming up for West Bromwich Albion in 2007 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 October 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Lier, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Club Brugge (manager) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2001 | Lierse | 129 | (1) |
| 2001–2003 | Lommel | 54 | (4) |
| 2003 | Westerlo | 7 | (0) |
| 2003–2005 | Germinal Beerschot | 62 | (2) |
| 2005–2007 | Stoke City | 89 | (5) |
| 2007–2009 | West Bromwich Albion | 52 | (0) |
| 2009–2013 | Club Brugge | 127 | (4) |
| 2013–2014 | Lierse | 20 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Oostende | 18 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Manchester 62 | 19 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 1992–1993 | Belgium U15 | 22 | (1) |
| 1994–1995 | Belgium U16 | 5 | (1) |
| 1994–1995 | Belgium U17 | 7 | (1) |
| 1995–1996 | Belgium U18 | 19 | (1) |
| 1995–1996 | Belgium U19 | 7 | (0) |
| 1997–1999 | Belgium U21 | 16 | (2) |
| 1999–2008 | Belgium | 22 | (1) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2018 | Knokke (scout) | ||
| 2018–2019 | Club Brugge (youth) | ||
| 2019–2022 | Club Brugge (staff) | ||
| 2022– | Club Brugge | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Early career
Born in Lier, Belgium, Hoefkens started his career at K. Lierse S.K. and played there for six years. He made his breakthrough with Lierse in first class and won the Belgian Cup in 1999, beating Standard Liège in the final with 3–1. Afterwards, he made a move to Lommel but his move turned into a nightmare, when Lommel went broke in 2003. In the summer of 2003, he came to Germinal Beerschot, the first class team of the Belgian city of Antwerp. There, he became one of the pillars of the team. In his second season at Germinal Beerschot, he won the cup in the final against FC Bruges, then champions of Belgium. Hoefkens is still appreciated by Beerschot fans; a group of fans from the club have travelled to England on numerous occasions to watch him play.[1]
Stoke City
In the summer of 2005 Stoke City manager, Johan Boskamp snapped him up for an undisclosed fee.[2] He made his debut for the club in a 0–0 draw against Sheffield Wednesday on 6 August 2005. Hoefkens became an ever-present in the Stoke line-up and wore the number 2 shirt.
Hoefkens received acclaim for his performances in his first season in English football. He became a fans favourite at Stoke and was crowned 'Fans' Player of the year (2005–06). He then won his 9th cap for his country against Kazakhstan (0–0).
During the January 2007 transfer window he was linked with a return to Belgium, with Club Brugge reportedly interested in him. He was also penalty taker for Stoke before the arrival of Danny Higginbotham, however he still maintained a 100% record for the club. Hoefkens impressed both manager and fans alike with his technical ability during the 2006–07 season. He was also praised for his versatility, as he operated as a winger or a central midfielder on occasions in the latter stages of the season.
It was feared that Hoefkens had broken a bone in his foot in a Euro 2008 qualifier against Portugal however a scan revealed that there was no damage.[3]
West Bromwich Albion
Stoke accepted a bid for Hoefkens from West Bromwich Albion on 4 August 2007.[4] He joined Albion on 7 August 2007 in a £750,000 deal and was offered a two-year contract plus a further one-year as an option.[5] Hoefkens made his Albion debut in a 2–1 defeat away at Burnley on the opening day of the 2007–08 season.[6] One week later, Hoefkens was named in the Championship Team of the Week, following his performance in the 2–0 home win over Preston North End.[7] He is known by his West Brom teammates as "Wolverine", due to his resemblance to the comic book hero from the X-Men.[8]
Hoefkens was released in the summer of 2009.[9]
Return to Belgium
On 25 August 2009 Club Brugge signed the former West Bromwich Albion's Belgian right-back on a two-year deal. He became captain in the season 2010–11. After the season ended, he signed for an extra year with the club.[10] After 4 years and 127 appearances for the club, Hoefkens moved to Lierse in 2013, spending a season there before a move to Oostende.
Gibraltar
In August 2015, after his release from Oostende, Hoefkens signed for Gibraltar Premier Division side Manchester 62, who beat off competition from reigning champions Lincoln Red Imps for his signature. He signed undisclosed semi-professional terms for the side and will aid in the development of David Ochello's young side, making his debut on 26 September in a 1–0 victory over Glacis United.
International career
Hoefkens played twice for the Belgium national team scoring once. He also represented Belgium in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship.[11]
Coaching and later career
At the end of January 2018, Hoefkens was hired as a scout for Knokke.[12]
On 28 May 2018 it was confirmed, that Hoefkens would return to Club Brugge from the upcoming season as a beloftencoach/talentcoach, where he would function as assistant coach and talent coach for the U21 and U18 teams.[13] In June 2019, Hoefkens was placed in a new role as a part of the first team staff, where he would have the specific task of guiding young talents and provide the link between the academy and the first team.[14][15] In May 2022, Hoefkens took over as head coach of Club Brugge, signing a contract with indefinite duration.[16]
Personal life
Hoefkens is married and has two sons: Milan and Valentino. Hoefkens can speak Dutch, English, French, German and Italian.[17]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lierse | 1996–97 | Belgian First Division | 17 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |||
| 1997–98 | Belgian First Division | 27 | 1 | — | 27 | 1 | ||||
| 1998–99 | Belgian First Division | 30 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 | ||||
| 1999–2000 | Belgian First Division | 28 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | ||||
| 2000–01 | Belgian First Division | 27 | 0 | — | 27 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 129 | 1 | — | 129 | 1 | |||||
| Lommel | 2001–02 | Belgian First Division | 33 | 3 | — | 33 | 3 | |||
| 2002–03 | Belgian First Division | 21 | 1 | — | 21 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 54 | 4 | — | 54 | 4 | |||||
| Westerlo | 2002–03 | Belgian First Division | 7 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| Germinal Beerschot | 2003–04 | Belgian First Division | 32 | 4 | — | 32 | 4 | |||
| 2004–05 | Belgian First Division | 30 | 3 | — | 30 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 62 | 7 | — | 62 | 7 | |||||
| Stoke City | 2005–06 | Championship | 44 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 3 |
| 2006–07 | Championship | 45 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 2 | |
| Total | 89 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 96 | 5 | ||
| West Bromwich Albion | 2007–08 | Championship | 42 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| Total | 52 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 62 | 0 | ||
| Club Brugge | 2009–10 | Belgian Pro League | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | Belgian Pro League | 38 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 40 | 2 | ||
| 2011–12 | Belgian Pro League | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 35 | 2 | ||
| 2012–13 | Belgian Pro League | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 25 | 2 | ||
| Total | 127 | 4 | 7 | 0 | — | 134 | 4 | |||
| Lierse | 2013–14 | Belgian Pro League | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 | |
| Oostende | 2014–15 | Belgian Pro League | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 1 | |
| Career total | 558 | 22 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 584 | 22 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 1 | |
- Score and result list Belgium's goal tally first, score column indicates score after Hoefkens goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 May 2006 | Cristal Arena, Genk, Belgium |  Turkey | 3–3 | 3–3 | Friendly |
Manager
- As of 13 November 2022
| Team | Nat. | From | To | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
| Club Brugge |  |
1 July 2022 | present | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 44 | 24 | +20 | 60.00 |
| Career total | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 44 | 24 | +20 | 60.00 | |||
Honours
Player
Lierse[20]
- Belgian First Division A: 1996–97
- Belgian Cup: 1998–99
- Belgian Super Cup: 1997, 1999
Beerschot A.C.[20]
- Belgian Cup: 2004–05
West Bromwich Albion[20]
- Football League Championship: 2007–08
Individual
- Stoke City F.C. Player of the Year: 2006[21]
Manager
Club Brugge
- Belgian Super Cup: 2022
References
- "Stoke City: The story".[permanent dead link]
- "Stoke complete deal for Hoefkens". BBC Sport. 26 July 2005. Retrieved 7 August 2007.
- "Hoefkens injury boost for Stoke". BBC Sport. 28 March 2007. Retrieved 7 August 2007.
- "West Brom close on Hoefkens deal". BBC Sport. 5 August 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2007.
- "Hoefkens seals Baggies switch". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 7 August 2007. Archived from the original on 16 June 2007. Retrieved 7 August 2007.
- "Burnley vs WBA". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 11 August 2007. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2007.
- "Coca-Cola Championship Team Of The Week (20/08/2007)" (PDF). The Football League. 20 August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 May 2008. Retrieved 9 October 2007.
- "Saturday's gossip column". BBC Sport. 5 April 2008. Retrieved 30 April 2008.
- "Relegated West Brom release trio". BBC Sport. 22 May 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2009.
- Koster wacht af hoe Hoefkens zich toont Archived 28 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- "Malaysia 1997 – Belgium squad". FIFA. Retrieved 25 May 2007.[dead link]
- Belgische club speelt op de verrassing: 'Hebben akkoord met Hoefkens', voetbalprimeur.be, 31 January 2018
- Carl Hoefkens keert terug naar Club Brugge (als assistent bij de beloften), nieuwsblad.be, 28 May 2018
- OPLEIDING EN INNOVATIE KERNWOORDEN IN NIEUWE STAF CLUB BRUGGE, clubbrugge.be, 13 June 2019
- CARL HOEFKENS OVER ZIJN ROL BIJ CLUB BRUGGE, voetbalbelgie.be, 9 July 2019
- "Officieel: Club Brugge kiest voor Carl Hoefkens als nieuwe hoofdcoach". 25 May 2022.
- "PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: Carl Hoefkens". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 30 December 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2008.[permanent dead link]
- Carl Hoefkens at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- Carl Hoefkens at National-Football-Teams.com
- Carl Hoefkens at Soccerway
- "Player Awards". Stoke City F.C.
External links
- Carl Hoefkens at Soccerbase
- Belgium Stats at Belgian FA
На других языках
[de] Carl Hoefkens
Carl Hoefkens (* 6. Oktober 1978 in Lier) ist ein belgischer Fußballtrainer und ehemaliger -spieler auf der Position eines Abwehrspielers.- [en] Carl Hoefkens
[es] Carl Hoefkens
Carl Hoefkens (n. Lier, Bélgica, 6 de octubre de 1978), es un exfutbolista de Bélgica. Su último equipo fue el FC Manchester 62.[1][2] Actualmente es el entrenador del Club Brujas.[fr] Carl Hoefkens
Carl Hoefkens (prononcé en néerlandais : [ˈkɑrl ˈɦuf.kəns]), né le 6 octobre 1978 à Lierre en Belgique, est un ancien footballeur international belge devenu entraîneur qui évoluait au poste de défenseur[1].[it] Carl Hoefkens
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