Kevin Vanaken

Right Back - Lokeren
9 Aug 2026
Sunday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News Transfers Relations Events 14 Awards Matches History

Events

14

  1. 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.

  2. Signed a new contract

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

  3. Costly error under pressure

    Moderate
    Cause
    His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.

  4. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Personality clash with Jason Onana

    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 Laurent 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.

  8. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $2.2M/y

  9. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $2.2M/y

  10. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  11. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  12. Personality clash with Romelu Batshuayi

    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.

  13. Personality clash with Kevin 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.

  14. Worried by competition from a new signing Hamza Bouihrouchane

    Minor
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.