Gent have 33 players in their 2026/27 squad: 4 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 7 midfielders, 12 forwards. The average age is 21.7.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | K. Peersman | 21 |
| 31 | B. Evers | 17 |
| 33 | D. Roef | 31 |
| 50 | Noa Vandenabeele | 16 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | M. Paskotši | 22 |
| 5 | M. Ngom | 25 |
| 16 | C. Burgess | 34 |
| 20 | Tiago Araújo | 25 |
| 29 | L. Cooman | 23 |
| 39 | A. Ayindé | 20 |
| 44 | S. Van der Heyden | 27 |
| 54 | H. Vernemmen | 20 |
| 56 | M. Diallo | 17 |
| 57 | M. Volckaert | 23 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | L. Bénes | 28 |
| 10 | A. Omgba | 23 |
| 17 | M. Delorge-Knieper | 21 |
| 22 | Leonardo Lopes | 27 |
| 27 | T. De Vlieger | 20 |
| 28 | M. El Âdfaoui | 17 |
| 37 | A. Kadri | 25 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | M. Balikwisha | 24 |
| 11 | M. Sonko | 20 |
| 14 | Kyrell Wilson | 21 |
| 19 | M. Diop | 20 |
| 21 | M. Dean | 21 |
| 45 | B. Goore | 20 |
| 47 | J. Y. Vergara Ortega | 18 |
| 59 | E. Seck | 18 |
| 61 | Abubakar Abdullahi | 19 |
| 75 | I. Cisse | 18 |
| 82 | D. J. Wisdom | 18 |
| 95 | Y. Mohammed | 18 |
Gent manager
I. Leko (Croatia, aged 47) is the Gent head coach since 2025.
Gent key players this season
Gent players among the Belgian Pro League scoring and assist leaders:
- J. Y. Vergara Ortega: 3 goals, 0 assists
- Tiago Araújo: 2 goals, 2 assists
When does Gent play next?
Gent’s next match is Zulte Waregem vs Gent in the Belgian Pro League on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- US: DAZN (Sat, Oct 10, 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT)
Gent stadium
Gent play at Planet Group Arena in Gent (capacity 20,185).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Gent squad?
Gent have 33 registered players: 4 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 7 midfielders, 12 forwards.
Who is the Gent manager?
I. Leko is the Gent head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Gent?
Noa Vandenabeele, aged 16.
Who is the oldest player at Gent?
C. Burgess, aged 34.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM ET
