Dries Vertonghen

Central Midfielder - Lokeren
5 Sep 2026
Saturday
Process
Overview Personal Contract Transfers Decisions 2 Events 27 Awards Matches History

Events

27

  1. Personality clash with Issa Maréga

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 74 — rating 7.3)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  4. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. Stayed on the bench while Radja Tielemans took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Radja Tielemans was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. Personality clash with Nacer De Bruyne

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  7. Personality clash with Lois Castagne

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  8. The supporters chanted his name after his goal

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  9. Scored his first goal for the club

    Major
    Cause
    A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.

  10. Encouraged by the manager after his decisive contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  11. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  12. Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  13. Media narrative around him has shifted

    Minor
    Cause
    Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.

  14. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  15. Personality clash with Floriano Vanzo

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  16. Personality clash with Radja Tielemans

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  17. Worried by competition from a new signing Nacer De Bruyne

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  18. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  19. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  20. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  21. Stayed on the bench while Radja Tielemans took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Radja Tielemans was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  22. Personality clash with Mousa Mignolet

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  23. Personality clash with Thorgan Vanaken

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  24. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  25. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  26. Personality clash with Michele Villa

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  27. Personality clash with Kevin Vanaken

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.