Charles de Ketelaere: The star forward of the Belgian team in the 2026 World Cup.
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Charles de Ketelaere performed as the main striker of the Belgian national team in the World Cup in 2026. Charles became the driving force of the Belgian forward line in the 2026 World Cup with 3 goals and 1 assist from 5 matches — exceeding his goal expectations.
Tournament Statistics
Charles scored 3 goals and 1 assist from 5 matches. Out of 6 shot attempts, 5 were on target (83.3%) with a conversion rate of 50.0%. His expected goal value (xG) was 1.3, so he exceeded his expectations by 1.7 goals. Three of his goals came from inside the penalty area and 0 from outside.
Charles's contribution was vital: his goals accounted for 21.4% of the total 14 goals scored by Belgium throughout the tournament.
Market Value & Career
According to Transfermarkt, Charles's current market value is estimated at around €30 million and once reached a peak of €38 million in 2024. Throughout his career, he has appeared in 374 official matches, scoring 76 goals and 59 assists.
His track record in the World Cup is not new. In the 2022 edition, Charles scored 0 goals and 0 assists from 1 match.
Belgium's Journey in the 2026 World Cup
Belgium recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss from 6 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding 7 times. The details are: a 1-1 draw against Egypt (Group Stage); a 0-0 draw against Iran (Group Stage); a 5-1 win against New Zealand (Group Stage); a 3-2 win against Senegal (Round of 32); a 4-1 win against the United States (Round of 16); and a 1-2 loss against Spain (Quarterfinals).
Key Points:
- Charles de Ketelaere — The Main Striker of the Belgian Team in the 2026 World Cup.
- 3 goals and 1 assist from 5 matches (50.0% conversion).
- xG 1.3 — exceeding expectations.
- Belgium's record: 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.
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