Rein Van Helden(born 24 July 2002) is a Belgian professionalfootballerwho plays as acentre-backforBelgian Pro LeagueclubSint-Truiden.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 July 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Genk,Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sint-Truiden | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2011 | Genker VV | ||
| 2011–2016 | KRC Genk | ||
| 2016– | Sint-Truiden | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Sint-Truiden | 36 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | →MVV(loan) | 35 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2024– | Belgium U21 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 July 2024 | |||
Career
editSint-Truiden
editVan Helden joined theGenkyouth academy in 2011 from his childhood club Genker VV. Five years later he moved to theSint-Truidenacademy. He signed his first professional contract with the club in May 2021,[2]after having torn the anterior cruciate ligament on his right knee a few months earlier in February 2021.[3]
Loan to MVV
editOn 13 August 2022, Van Helden joinedEerste DivisieclubMVVon a one-season loan deal.[4]There, he made his professional debut on 19 August 2022, replacingMart Remansin injury time of a 3–1 league win overADO Den Haag.[5][6]After a difficult start, where he was mainly a substitute, he made his first start for MVV on 16 September in a 4–1 win overJong Ajaxas a replacement for the injuredMatteo Waem.[7]He put in a strong performance during the game, and would remain a starter incentral defensefrom then on.[8][9]On 30 September in a home game againstWillem II,Van Helden scored his first professional goal, heading home the 3–2 winner for MVV in the 95th minute to complete a comeback from 2–0 down.[10][11]
Return to Sint-Truiden
editVan Helden returned to Sint-Truiden at the end of the season, and stated that he was determined to compete for playing time in thenew season.[12]
Personal life
editVan Helden is the son of Koen Van Helden, who played professional football forPatro Eisden Maasmechelen,but had to retire prematurely due to askull fracture.[13][14]He would later go on to coach Bilzerse Waltwilder VV, Eendracht Mechelen-aan-de-Maas and KFC Park Houthalen.[14][15]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 27 December 2023[16]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sint-Truiden | 2023–24 | Belgian Pro League | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | |
| MVV(loan) | 2022–23 | Eerste Divisie | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 36 | 2 |
| Career total | 53 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 57 | 2 | ||
- ^Appearances inEredivisiepromotion/relegation playoffs
References
edit- ^"R. Van Helden – Profiel".Voetbal International.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^"Proficiat Rein Van Helden!".STVV(in Flemish). 14 May 2021.Archivedfrom the original on 31 August 2022.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^Vanlommel, Pieter; Schoofs, Gunter (24 February 2021)."Van Helden (STVV) zes maanden out met kruisbandletsel".Het Belang van Limburg(in Flemish). Archived fromthe originalon 31 August 2022.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^"Rein van Helden naar MVV".MVV(in Dutch). 13 August 2022.Archivedfrom the original on 15 January 2023.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^"ADO Den Haag verliest met 3–1 in Maastricht".ADO Den Haag(in Dutch). 19 August 2022.Archivedfrom the original on 30 October 2022.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^"MVV – ADO Den Haag 3:1 (Eerste Divisie 2022/2023, 3. Round)".WorldFootball.net.HEIM:SPIEL.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^Caelen, Sem (15 September 2022)."MVV mist aanvoerder Waem in thuisduel tegen Ajax-beloften".1limburg(in Dutch).Retrieved4 February2023.
- ^"MVV TV | Een foutloos basisdebuut voor Rein van Helden tegen Jong #Ajax. Hoe kijkt hij terug? #MVV"(Video).YouTube(in Dutch). 17 September 2022.Archivedfrom the original on 4 February 2023.Retrieved4 February2023.
- ^Visser, Emil (21 October 2022)."Rein Van Helden voelt zich na frustrerende tijd goed bij MVV: Het moeilijk om te zien dat andere spelers doorbreken, terwijl je zelf stilstaat".De Limburger(in Dutch). Archived fromthe originalon 21 October 2022.Retrieved4 February2023.
- ^Vanlommel, Pieter (2 October 2022)."Genkenaar Rein Van Helden matchwinnaar voor MVV".Het Belang van Limburg(in Flemish). Archived fromthe originalon 9 October 2022.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^Bouwens, Jaj (30 September 2022)."Knappe comeback MVV tegen Willem II".1limburg(in Dutch). Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2022.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^Vanlommel, Pieter (20 June 2023)."Terug van uitleenbeurt en gegroeid als voetballer: STVV'er Rein Van Helden is klaar om te bikkelen voor zijn plek".Het Belang van Limburg(in Flemish). Archived fromthe originalon 28 June 2023.Retrieved19 July2023.
- ^Vanlommel, Pieter (26 June 2022)."Youngster Rein Van Helden charmeert Hollerbach bij STVV:" Hij kan de stap naar eerste elftal maken "".Het Belang van Limburg(in Flemish). Archived fromthe originalon 31 August 2022.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^ab""Wie zich verstopt, krijgt meer kilometers"".Het Belang van Limburg(in Flemish). 16 November 2019. Archived fromthe originalon 31 August 2022.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^Claessens, Lucien (26 May 2022)."Park Houthalen wint thriller tegen Lindelhoeven en promoveert naar eerste provinciale:" Nipte, maar verdiende zege en promotie "".Het Laatste Nieuws(in Flemish). Archived fromthe originalon 31 August 2022.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^Rein Van Heldenat Soccerway. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
External links
edit- Rein Van Heldenat Soccerway.com
- Rein Van Heldenat WorldFootball.net
- Rein Van Heldenatkicker(in German)
