Carl Hoefkens

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Carl Hoefkens
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Hoefkens in 2012
Personal information
Full name Carl Hoefkens [1]
Date of birth (1978-10-06) 6 October 1978 (age 46)
Place of birth Lier, Belgium
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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)
Total577(19)
International career
1992–1993 Belgium U15 2 (0)
1994–1995 Belgium U16 6 (1)
1994–1995 Belgium U17 6 (1)
1995–2000 Belgium U18 20 (1)
1995–1996 Belgium U19 7 (0)
1997 Belgium U20 4 (0)
1997–1999 Belgium U21 16 (2)
1999–2008 Belgium 22 (1)
Managerial career
2018 Knokke (scout)
2018–2019 Club Brugge (youth)
2019–2022 Club Brugge (staff)
2022 Club Brugge
2023 Standard Liège
2024– NAC Breda
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Carl Hoefkens (born 6 October 1978) is a Belgian football manager and former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is currently the manager of Eredivisie club NAC Breda.

Contents

Club career

Early career

Born in Lier, Hoefkens started his career at Lierse and played there for six years. He made his breakthrough with Lierse in first division and won the Belgian Cup in 1999, beating Standard Liège in the final with 3–1. Afterwards, he made a move to Lommel but Lommel went bankrupt in 2003. In the summer of 2003, he came to Germinal Beerschot, a first division team in 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 Club Brugge, 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. [2]

Stoke City

In the summer of 2005, Stoke City manager Johan Boskamp snapped him up for an undisclosed fee. [3] 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. [4]

West Bromwich Albion

Hoefkens with West Bromwich Albion in 2007 Carl Hoefkens 20071020.jpg
Hoefkens with West Bromwich Albion in 2007

Stoke accepted a bid for Hoefkens from West Bromwich Albion on 4 August 2007. [5] 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. [6] Hoefkens made his Albion debut in a 2–1 defeat away at Burnley on the opening day of the 2007–08 season. [7] 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. [8] He is known by his West Brom teammates as "Wolverine", due to his resemblance to the comic book hero from X-Men. [9]

Hoefkens was released in the summer of 2009. [10]

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. [11] After four years and 127 appearances for the club, Hoefkens moved to Lierse in 2013, spending a season there before a move to Oostende.

Gibraltar and retirement

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 aided in the development of David Ochello's young side, making his debut on 26 September in a 1–0 victory over Glacis United. After 19 league games and two goals, as the Red Devils of Gibraltar finished sixth in the league, he retired at the end of the 2015–16 season.

International career

Hoefkens played 22 times for the Belgium national team, scoring once. He also represented Belgium in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. [12]

Hoefkens' one international goal came on 24 May 2006, in a friendly with Turkey in Genk. His last-minute goal secured a 3–3 draw. [13]

Coaching and later career

At the end of January 2018, Hoefkens was hired as a scout for Knokke. [14]

On 28 May 2018, it was confirmed that Hoefkens would return to Club Brugge from the upcoming season, where he would function as assistant coach and talent coach for the U21 and U18 teams. [15] 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. [16] [17] In May 2022, Hoefkens took over as head coach of Club Brugge, signing a contract with indefinite duration. [18] In the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League, he led Club Brugge to the knockout phase for the first time in the Champions League era. [19] On 28 December 2022, Club Brugge announced the termination of his contract. [20]

Hoefkens was named as manager of Standard Liège on 16 June 2023, on a three-year deal. He replaced Ronny Deila, who went to Brugge. [21] Hoefkens named Yaya Touré as part of his coaching staff. [22] Later that year, on 31 December, he was dismissed by the club due to disappointing results. [23]

Hoefkens was then announced as NAC Breda manager on the 6 June 2024 for the 24/25 season in the Eredivisie, which was NAC's first season in the division since 2018/19. [24]

Personal life

Hoefkens married model Vanessa D'Hooghe in 2001. [25]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition [26] [27]
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lierse 1996–97 Belgian First Division 170—170
1997–98 Belgian First Division271—271
1998–99 Belgian First Division300—300
1999–2000 Belgian First Division280—280
2000–01 Belgian First Division270—270
Total1291—1291
Lommel 2001–02 Belgian First Division333—333
2002–03 Belgian First Division211—211
Total544—544
Westerlo 2002–03 Belgian First Division70—70
Germinal Beerschot 2003–04 Belgian First Division324—324
2004–05 Belgian First Division303—303
Total627—627
Stoke City 2005–06 Championship 4434010493
2006–07 Championship4522000472
Total8956010965
West Bromwich Albion 2007–08 Championship4205000470
2008–09 Premier League 1004010150
Total5209010620
Club Brugge 2009–10 Belgian Pro League 31030—340
2010–11 Belgian Pro League38220—402
2011–12 Belgian Pro League34210—352
2012–13 Belgian Pro League24010—252
Total127470—1344
Lierse 2013–14 Belgian Pro League20020—220
Oostende 2014–15 Belgian Pro League18100—181
Career total558222402058422

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year [27]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Belgium 199940
200530
200681
200750
200820
Total221
Score and result list Belgium's goal tally first, score column indicates score after Hoefkens goal.
International goal scored by Carl Hoefkens
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
124 May 2006 Cristal Arena, Genk, BelgiumFlag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 3–33–3 Friendly

Manager

As of 27 December 2023
Managerial record by team and tenure
TeamNat.FromToRecord
GWDLGFGAGDWin %
Club Brugge Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 1 July 202228 December 20222715664629+17055.56
Standard Liège Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 1 July 202331 December 2023226882431−7027.27
Career total492114147060+10042.86

Honours

Player

Lierse [28]

Beerschot A.C. [28]

West Bromwich Albion [28]

Individual

Manager

Club Brugge

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  2. ↑ "Stoke City: The story".[ permanent dead link ]
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