Gregory Mertens
Gregory Mertens (2 February 1991 – 30 April 2015) was a Belgian professional footballer. His position was central defender. He played in the Belgian Pro League, playing for Cercle Brugge (2011–2014) and Lokeren (2014–2015). He was born in Anderlecht.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gregory Mertens | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Anderlecht, Belgium | ||
| Date of death | 30 April 2015 (aged 24) | ||
| Place of death | Genk, Belgium | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Anderlecht | ||
| 2005–2006 | Dilbeek Sport | ||
| 2006–2010 | Gent | ||
| 2010–2011 | Cercle Brugge | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Cercle Brugge | 73 | (5) |
| 2014–2015 | Lokeren | 28 | (0) |
| Total | 101 | (5) | |
| National team | |||
| 2006 | Belgium U16 | 1 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Belgium U19 | 5 | (1) |
| 2011 | Belgium U21 | 7 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Mertens went into cardiac arrest and collapsed on 27 April 2015 while playing a game against K.R.C. Genk. He died from heart failure on 30 April at a Genk hospital, aged 24.[1]
References
- ↑ "Gregory Mertens: Ex-Belgium U21 player dies after collapse". BBC. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
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