Mike Penders

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ИИ

Mike Penders is a Belgian footballer born in 2005, known for his role as a goalkeeper.

He plays for Premier League club Chelsea and has represented Belgium at various youth levels.

Penders began his professional career with K.R.C. Genk, where he signed his first contract in 2021.

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Биография

Early Life

Mike Louis Penders, born in 2005, is a promising Belgian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He began his football journey at local clubs Boorsem Sport and Bregel Sport before joining the prestigious Genk academy in 2018, where he honed his skills and developed into a professional player.

Career Development

Penders signed his first contract with K.R.C. Genk on April 30, 2021, and extended it in May 2022, showcasing his potential. He made his debut for the reserve team, Jong Genk, in the 2022-23 season and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming captain in the 2023-24 season. His senior debut came on July 28, 2024, making him one of the youngest goalkeepers in Belgian Pro League history. In August 2024, he signed with Chelsea F.C., set to join in 2025, and was included in the squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

International Career

Penders has represented Belgium at various youth levels, including under-17, under-18, and under-19, where he captained the team during the UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification. His impressive performances earned him a call-up to the senior national team in August 2025, and he was part of the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.

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Career statistics

As of match played 17 October 2026

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International career

Penders is a youth international for Belgium, having represented the nation at under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 level. In 2023, he was called up to the Belgium U19s where he acted as captain during the 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification campaign. In 2025, Penders played four matches during qualification for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. In August 2025, he received his first call up to the senior Belgium national football team. On 18 November, he was an unused substitute in a 7–0 win over Liechtenstein in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. On 15 May 2026, he was named in Belgium's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Club career

Genk

Penders is a youth product of Boorsem Sport and Bregel Sport, before moving to the academy of Genk in 2018. On 30 April 2021, he signed his first contract with Genk. On 25 May 2022, he extended his contract until 2025. In the 2022–23 season, he was promoted to their reserve team Jong Genk. He made his debut in a 4–1 victory against Lierse. On 23 August 2023, he again extended his contract until 2028. He was made captain of Jong Genk in the 2023–24 season Following the departure of Maarten Vandevoordt and injury to Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Penders made his senior debut with the Genk first team in a 0–0 Belgian Pro League tie with Standard Liège on 28 July 2024. At 18 years and 363 days, he was the third youngest goalkeeper to debut in the history of the league. In January 2025, Genk coach Thorsten Fink announced that Penders would be the team's starting goalkeeper for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. He ended the season having played 21 league matches, including all ten matches in the Championship play-offs.

Chelsea

On 27 August 2024, it was announced that Penders would join Premier League club Chelsea in the summer of 2025. In June 2025, Penders was named in Chelsea's squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. He was an unused substitute in the final on 13 July 2025.