Anthony Vanden Borre

Anthony Vanden Borre

Vanden Borre playing for Fiorentina in 2007
Personal information
Full nameAnthony Henri Vanden Borre[1]
Date of birth24 October 1987
Place of birthLikasi, Zaire
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing positionRight back / right winger
Club information
Current team
Anderlecht
Number39
Youth career
1995–2003Anderlecht
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2003–2007Anderlecht68(3)
2007–2008Fiorentina2(0)
2008–2010Genoa31(0)
2009–2010→ Portsmouth (loan)19(0)
2010–2012Genk42(1)
2013–Anderlecht28(0)
National team‡
2001–2003Belgium U1619(5)
2003–2004Belgium U1712(3)
2004–2008Belgium U2111(3)
2004–Belgium28(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 August 2014.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16 November 2014

Anthony Henri Vanden Borre (born 24 October 1987) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as defender for Anderlecht. He has been capped more than 25 times for the Belgium national team and is capable of playing as both a right back and a right winger.

Club career

Anderlecht

Vanden Borre was trained at Anderlecht throughout his entire youth career, at the same time as his friend Vincent Kompany. He made his debut in the regular competition when he was 16 years and 187 days old.[2] At that time, only one other player, Paul Van Himst, was younger when he debuted. A month on, Vanden Borre signed a contract with Anderlecht until 2007.[3] In 2005 he drew attention to himself in a Champions League game against Chelsea, when he had the best attempt on goal for Anderlecht as they lost 1–0 to the English champions, striking Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Čech's post around midway through the game.[4] He finally scored his first official goal at home against K.S.V. Roeselare in a 5–1 win when he opened the scoring on 21 September 2005.

While both Kompany and Vanden Borre were considered huge football talents, Vanden Borre was considered to be an even greater star-in-the-making than Kompany. Anderlecht-icon Paul Van Himst called Vanden Borre "the biggest talent he has ever seen in his career". He was praised for his technical ability, passing and vision. However, while Kompany managed to maintain a high level of play match after match, Vanden Borre's Anderlecht career was marked by irregularity, lack of concentration and injuries. After several minor incidents, including a stint which featured him shaving the initials of his name 'AVB' into his hair, he received a 'bad boy'-label from both the press and his coaches.[5][6]

While at Anderlecht, Vanden Borre was linked a move away from the club like Hamburger,[7] Ajax,[8] Inter Milan,[9] Real Betis,[10] Tottenham Hotspur,[10] Juventus[11] and Lazio.[12]

But eventually, he decided to extend his contract with Anderlecht until 2010, during the 2005-06 season.[13]

Italian career

Vanden Borre joined Fiorentina, completing his move on 1 June 2007, for worth 3.5 million euros and signing a four-year contract that will keep him until 2012. The move was previously made on 8 March 2007, with an agreement, according to his agent.[14] He made his Serie A debut on 7 October against Juventus, coming on for Giampaolo Pazzini. Having made two appearance, Vanden Borre said he was developing at the club, though he was not playing.[15]

On 19 January, Vanden Borre was on the move again. This time, joining Serie a side Genoa on loan, with Papa Waigo moving the opposite way. It is understood that Vanden Borre's rights were jointly owned by Fiorentina and Genoa.[16] After the move, Vanden Borre says joining Genoa is a great opportunity to play.[17] On 8 March 2008, Vanden Borre made his debut, coming on as a substitute in the 78th minutes, in a 2-0 loss against Juventus.[18] In an interview with Belgium Soccer, he stated he want to stay at Genoa, insisting he is happy there[19] In June 2008, Genoa announced that the club had acquired the full rights of the player, following eight appearances at the club.[20] In his first full season at Genoa, Vanden Borre made twenty-five appearance for the club, under manager Gian Piero Gasperini. However, the next season, Vanden Borre was soon available on a transfer and has since fallen out of the first team.[21]

Portsmouth

On 13 August 2009, it was announced that Vanden Borre had joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan.[22][23] He made his debut for the club on 19 August 2009 against Birmingham. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 3–1 Football League Cup win over Carlisle United on 22 September 2009.[24] On 6 February 2010, he scored an own-goal in a 5-0 loss against Manchester United. Two months later, on 3 April 2010, Vanden Borre received two bookings in a 0-0 draw against Blackburn Rovers, which was made famous after Chris Kamara on Soccer Saturday failed to notice the red card while reporting on the match, claiming he thought that Vanden Borre was being substituted. After the match, he accused referee Steve Bennett of costing him his dream of playing at Wembley as he had to serve a one-match suspension.[25] However, his time at Portsmouth was difficult, battling to hold down a regular place in the Portsmouth defence as the club was relegated to the Championship. At the end of the season, new manager Steve Cotterill announced that Vanden Borre would not be returning to the club, having expected to extend his stay at Portsmouth, and he was subsequently linked with German side FC Köln.[26]

Genk

After returning to Genoa from a loan spell at Portsmouth, Vanden Borre was heavily linked a move away in the transfer window. But, Vanden Borre announced he will move to Belgian side Genk for €350,000.[27] However, the move fell through.[28] Eventually, the move was completed on an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year deal, with an option for an additional year and he won't play until 2011, though playing in friendlies and reserve team.[29]

A week after being an official player, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute for Kevin De Bruyne in the 78th minutes, in a 3-2 win over Kortrijk on 22 January 2011. On the last game of Jupiler Pro League before splitting to PlayOff I, he received two bookings, in a 1-1 draw against Standard Liège. In the PlayOff I, he played almost every game in action and thus played an important role in achieving the national title.

The next season, Vanden Borre was involved with the squad, playing in the Champions League campaign, which led to Group-stage. While in the league, he often play in the first team, but received more disciplined under newly manager Mario Been. In a match against Zulte Waregem on 15 January 2012, he received a booking on the 18th minutes and was substituted in the 78th minutes. He wasn't featured for five games and made his return. In PlayOff I, Vanden Borre scored his first goal for the club, in a 3-1 win over his former club, Anderlecht on 14 April 2012.[30] At the end of the season, he wasn't offered a new contract at the club, having being decided to leave by the club.[31] After his release, Vanden Borre was linked heavily, once again, with the club, but the move never happened. However, in October, he joined Ukrainian side Tavriya Simferopol, until the end of the season.[32] But his time in Ukraine was short-lived.

Return to Anderlecht

In 2013, after five years away from the club, Vanden Borre made his return to Anderlecht, until the end of the season after being given a second chance by team-manager Herman Van Holsbeeck.[33] His move was welcomed by team-mates when the team had a training scheduled.[34] Having made a comeback with the reserve team on 4 March 2013,[35] Vanden Borren made a league comeback, a week later on 16 March 2013, coming on for Ronald Vargas, in a 1-1 draw against Genk.[36]

On 4 November 2014, in a Champions League group match at Arsenal, he scored two goals (one a penalty) as Anderlecht earned a draw from being 3–0 down after 60 minutes.[37]

International career

Holding Belgian and Democratic Republic of Congo citizenship, Vanden Borre played his first international match, opting for Belgium at age sixteen, having come on for Eric Deflandre as a substitute in a late minutes, as Belgium lose 3-2 against Turkey on 28 April 2004. One year later, on 4 June 2005, Vanden Borre made his first start, in a 0–0 draw against Serbia and Montenegro. Vanden Borre has since represented the national team by playing at the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship[38] and the 2008 Summer Olympics.[39]

On 13 May 2014, Vanden Borre was named in Belgium's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[40]

Personal life

Born in Likasi, Zaire, Vanden Borre moved to Belgium at early age. He is the son of a Belgian father and a Congolese mother.[41]

Career statistics

As of match played 11 April 2014
Club statistics
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Anderlecht 2003–04[42] Belgian First Division 8000—0080
2004–05[43] Belgian First Division19000—7[lower-alpha 1]0260
2005–06[44] Belgian First Division22300—8[lower-alpha 2]0303
2006–07[45] Belgian First Division20030—6[lower-alpha 2]1291
Total 69330—211934
Fiorentina 2007–08[46] Serie A2010—2[lower-alpha 3]050
Genoa 2007–08[46] Serie A6000——60
2008–09[47] Serie A25020——270
2009–10[48] Serie A0000—0000
2010–11[49] Serie A0000——00
Total 31020—00330
Portsmouth (loan) 2009–10[48] Premier League1902041—251
Genk 2010–11[49] Belgian Pro League16000——160
2011–12[50] Belgian Pro League26110—1[lower-alpha 4]0281
Total 42110—10441
Anderlecht 2012–13[51] Belgian Pro League1000—0010
2013–14[52] Belgian Pro League21010—3[lower-alpha 2]0250
Total 22010—30260
Career total 1854100412712266
  1. ↑ 6 appearances in UEFA Champions League, 1 appearance in Belgian Super Cup
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  3. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Cup
  4. ↑ Appearances in Belgian Super Cup

References

  1. ↑ "2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 11 June 2014. p. 4. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "Belgian record for Vanden Borre". UEFA.com. 23 April 2004. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  3. ↑ "Anderlecht get more of Vanden Borre". UEFA.com. 18 October 2004. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Chelsea 1-0 Anderlecht". BBC Sport. 13 September 2005. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre, the genius without talent". So Foot. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre, engineering untalented" [Anthony Vanden Borre, le génie sans talent] (in French). Sofoot. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "Doll targets new additions". Sky Sports. 25 August 2005. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  8. ↑ "Ajax eye Anderlecht duo". Sky Sports. 11 October 2005. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  9. ↑ "Inter in for Vanden Borre". Sky Sports. 22 October 2005. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Race on for Anderlecht ace". Sky Sports. 13 December 2005. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  11. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE TMW - The agent Stina: "By the end of month meeting Juve-Anderlecht for Vanden Borre"" [ESCLUSIVA TMW - L'agente Stinà: "Entro fine mese incontro Juve-Anderlecht per Vanden Borre"] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 14 February 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  12. ↑ "The Lazio thinks Vanden Borre" [La Lazio pensa a Vanden Borre] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 6 December 2006. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  13. ↑ "Vanden Borre commits to Anderlecht". UEFA.com. 21 February 2006. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  14. ↑ "Fiorentina, Corvino: "Vanden Borre for negotiation, agreement far"" [Fiorentina, Corvino: "Trattativa per Vanden Borre, accordo lontano"] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 7 March 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  15. ↑ "Fiorentina, Vanden Borre: "In Florence I learn although I do not play"" [Fiorentina, Vanden Borre: "A Firenze imparo anche se non gioco"] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 20 October 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  16. ↑ Genoa sign pair
  17. ↑ "Genoa, Vanden Borre, "I have a great opportunity in front of"" [Genoa, Vanden Borre: "Ho davanti una grande occasione"] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 24 January 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  18. ↑ "Genoa 0-2 Juventus" (in Dutch). Voetbal International. 9 March 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  19. ↑ "Genoa, Vanden Borre: "Happy to stay here"" [Genoa, Vanden Borre: "Felice di stare qui"] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 21 May 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  20. ↑
  21. ↑ "The agent Vanden Borre: "He wants to stay in Genoa"" [L'agente di Vanden Borre: "Vuole restare al Genoa"] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 23 June 2009. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  22. ↑ Vanden Borre Joins Blues
  23. ↑ "Belgium midfielder joins Pompey". BBC Sport. 13 August 2009. Archived from the original on 14 August 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
  24. ↑ "Carlisle 1 – 3 Portsmouth". BBC. 22 September 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  25. ↑ "Vanden Borre hits out at ref". Sky Sports. 5 April 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  26. ↑ "Vanden Borre snubs Pompey". Sky Sports. 18 August 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  27. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE TMW - Genoa, Vanden Borre to Genk" [ESCLUSIVA TMW - Genoa, Vanden Borre al Genk] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  28. ↑ "Back Vanden Borre: also rejects the Genk, behind the scenes" [Dietrofront Vanden Borre: rifiuta anche il Genk, i retroscena] (in Italian). Tutto Mercato Web. 2 September 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  29. ↑ "Official: RC Genk sign former Portsmouth defender Anthony Vanden Borre from Genoa". Goal.com. 7 September 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  30. ↑ "Vanden Borre overhauled a Anderlecht driver" [Vanden Borre viseerde één Anderlecht-bestuurder] (in Dutch). Nieuwsblad. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  31. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre has to go at Racing Genk" [Anthony Vanden Borre moet weg bij Racing Genk] (in Dutch). Nieuwsblad. 31 March 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  32. ↑ ""Tavria" signed Belgian defender" ["Таврия" подписала бельгийского защитника] (in Russian). UA Football. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  33. ↑ "Anderlecht gets back Anthony Vanden Borre" [Anderlecht haalt Anthony Vanden Borre terug] (in Dutch). Nieuwsblad. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  34. ↑ "Vanden Borre warmly received by promises" [Vanden Borre hartelijk ontvangen bij beloften] (in Dutch). Nieuwsblad. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  35. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre made comeback for Anderlecht" [Anthony Vanden Borre maakte comeback voor Anderlecht] (in Dutch). Nieuwsblad. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  36. ↑ "Vanden Borre for the first time at the core" [Vanden Borre voor het eerst bij de kern] (in Dutch). Nieuwsblad. 16 March 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  37. ↑ Harrold, Michael (4 November 2014). "Anderlecht fightback denies Arsenal". UEFA. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  38. ↑ "Belgium deprived of key trio". UEFA.com. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  39. ↑ "Belgian - Squad List of Olympics". FIFA.com. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  40. ↑ "Adnan Januzaj included in Belgium's World Cup squad". BBC. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  41. ↑ http://www.genoaclubamsterdam.com/2008/01/18/belgium-anthony-vanden-borre-4th-arrival/
  42. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2003/04". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  43. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2004/05". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  44. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2005/06". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  45. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2006/07". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2007/08". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  47. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2008/09". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2009/10". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  49. ↑ 49.0 49.1 "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2010/11". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  50. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2011/12". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  51. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2012/13". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  52. ↑ "Anthony Vanden Borre: Season 2013/14". FootballDatabaseEU. Retrieved 22 February 2014.

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