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Hamstring injury (Feb 5, 2022)Expected return: Doubtful
Height
3
Shirt
31 years
Sep 15, 1994
Right
Preferred foot
Belgium
Country
€340K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
defender
2021/2022

Season shot map

On target: 42%
  • 12Shots
  • 2Goals
  • 0.92xG
2 - 3
Shot typeHeaderSituationSet pieceResultGoal
0.06xG0.35xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,334

Shooting

Goals
2
Expected goals (xG)
0.92
xG on target (xGOT)
0.87
Non-penalty xG
0.92
Shots
12
Shots on target
5

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.36
Successful passes
610
Successful passes %
86.5%
Accurate long balls
65
Accurate long balls %
71.4%
Chances created
2

Possession

Successful dribbles
2
Successful dribbles %
66.7%
Duels won
79
Duels won %
69.3%
Aerial duels won
63
Aerial duels won %
75.9%
Touches
876
Touches in opposition box
21
Dispossessed
2

Defending

Tackles
14
Interceptions
21
Blocked shots
14
Fouls committed
12
Recoveries
58
Dribbled past
1
Clean sheets
6
Goals conceded while on pitch
13
xG against while on pitch
21.63

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
1

News

About

Björn Engels is a 31-year-old football player who plays as a defender for Royal Antwerp, born on September 15, 1994, who is right-footed. Follow Björn Engels on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Björn Engels scores highly on Rating and Goals compared to defenders in the their league.

Björn Engels's next match is on February 8, 2026 when Royal Antwerp face KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League.

View Björn Engels's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Björn Engels currently plays for Royal Antwerp alongside Jules Ahoka, Kobe Corbanie, Yuto Tsunashima, Daam Foulon, Gyrano Kerk, Dennis Praet, Marwan Al-Sahafi, Isaac Babadi, Geoffry Hairemans, Anthony Valencia, Yannick Thoelen, Mauricio Benitez, Semm Renders, Vincent Janssen, Mukhammadali Urinboev, Rein Van Helden, Andreas Verstraeten, Farouck Adekami, Glenn Bijl, Thibo Somers, Kiki Kouyaté, Christopher Scott, Zeno Van Den Bosch, Mahamadou Diawara, Taishi Brandon Nozawa, Youssef Hamdaoui, Orseer Achihi, Milo Horemans, Xander Dierckx, Gerard Vandeplas, Niels Devalckeneer, and Gabriel Jesus David. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Björn Engels's career has also included time at Aston Villa, Reims, Olympiacos, and Club Brugge.

On the international stage, Björn Engels has represented Belgium, Belgium U21, and Belgium U19.

Björn Engels is from Belgium, and the national teams include Alexis Saelemaekers, Amadou Onana, Arthur Theate, Axel Witsel, Brandon Mechele, Charles De Ketelaere, Charles Vanhoutte, Diego Moreira, Dodi Lukebakio, Hans Vanaken, Ikoma Lois Openda, Jérémy Doku, Joaquin Seys, Koni De Winter, Leandro Trossard, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Maxim De Cuyper, Mike Penders, Nathan Ngoy, Nicolas Raskin, Romeo Vermant, Senne Lammens, Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans, Amber Tysiak, Aurelie Reynders, Constance Brackman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Femke Bastiaen, Janice Cayman, Jarne Teulings, Jill Janssens, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Kassandra Missipo, Laura Deloose, Lore Jacobs, Luna Vanzeir, Mariam Toloba, Marie Detruyer, Nicky Evrard, Saar Janssen, Sarah Wijnants, Sari Kees, Tessa Wullaert, Tine de Caigny, Valesca Ampoorter, and Zenia Mertens. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Björn Engels has won 6 titles: Cup (2014/2015), First Division A (2015/2016), and Super Cup (2016/2017) with Club Brugge and Cup (2022/2023), First Division A (2022/2023), and Super Cup (2023/2024) with Royal Antwerp.

Björn Engels has competed in First Division A, Europa League, Europa League Qualification qualification, Premier League, FA Cup, Ligue 1, Super League, Champions League, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Björn Engels, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Björn Engels to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Career

Senior career

Royal AntwerpJul 2021 - now
20
2
19
1
35
1
24
3
97
12

Youth career

1
0

National team

2
1
2
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Club Brugge

Belgium
1
Cup(14/15)
1
Super Cup(16/17)

News

About

Björn Engels is a 31-year-old football player who plays as a defender for Royal Antwerp, born on September 15, 1994, who is right-footed. Follow Björn Engels on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Björn Engels scores highly on Rating and Goals compared to defenders in the their league.

Björn Engels's next match is on February 8, 2026 when Royal Antwerp face KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League.

View Björn Engels's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Björn Engels currently plays for Royal Antwerp alongside Jules Ahoka, Kobe Corbanie, Yuto Tsunashima, Daam Foulon, Gyrano Kerk, Dennis Praet, Marwan Al-Sahafi, Isaac Babadi, Geoffry Hairemans, Anthony Valencia, Yannick Thoelen, Mauricio Benitez, Semm Renders, Vincent Janssen, Mukhammadali Urinboev, Rein Van Helden, Andreas Verstraeten, Farouck Adekami, Glenn Bijl, Thibo Somers, Kiki Kouyaté, Christopher Scott, Zeno Van Den Bosch, Mahamadou Diawara, Taishi Brandon Nozawa, Youssef Hamdaoui, Orseer Achihi, Milo Horemans, Xander Dierckx, Gerard Vandeplas, Niels Devalckeneer, and Gabriel Jesus David. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Björn Engels's career has also included time at Aston Villa, Reims, Olympiacos, and Club Brugge.

On the international stage, Björn Engels has represented Belgium, Belgium U21, and Belgium U19.

Björn Engels is from Belgium, and the national teams include Alexis Saelemaekers, Amadou Onana, Arthur Theate, Axel Witsel, Brandon Mechele, Charles De Ketelaere, Charles Vanhoutte, Diego Moreira, Dodi Lukebakio, Hans Vanaken, Ikoma Lois Openda, Jérémy Doku, Joaquin Seys, Koni De Winter, Leandro Trossard, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Maxim De Cuyper, Mike Penders, Nathan Ngoy, Nicolas Raskin, Romeo Vermant, Senne Lammens, Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans, Amber Tysiak, Aurelie Reynders, Constance Brackman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Femke Bastiaen, Janice Cayman, Jarne Teulings, Jill Janssens, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Kassandra Missipo, Laura Deloose, Lore Jacobs, Luna Vanzeir, Mariam Toloba, Marie Detruyer, Nicky Evrard, Saar Janssen, Sarah Wijnants, Sari Kees, Tessa Wullaert, Tine de Caigny, Valesca Ampoorter, and Zenia Mertens. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Björn Engels has won 6 titles: Cup (2014/2015), First Division A (2015/2016), and Super Cup (2016/2017) with Club Brugge and Cup (2022/2023), First Division A (2022/2023), and Super Cup (2023/2024) with Royal Antwerp.

Björn Engels has competed in First Division A, Europa League, Europa League Qualification qualification, Premier League, FA Cup, Ligue 1, Super League, Champions League, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Björn Engels, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Björn Engels to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.