Dion Cools
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dion Johan Cools | ||
| Date of birth | 4 June 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Kuching, Sarawak | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right back, Left back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | OH Leuven | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007-2011 | Tempo Overijse | ||
| 2012 | R.S.C. Anderlecht | ||
| 2013 | OH Leuven | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2014-2015 | OH Leuven | 24 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2014- | Belgium u-18 | 0 | (0) |
| 2014- | Belgium u-19 | 8 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 April 2015. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Dion Cools is a Malaysian-Belgian footballer who plays as a defender for OH Leuven in the Belgian Second Division.[1]
Club career
Dion started his career with Tempo Overijse since he was 9 years old.[2] Then, he joined R.S.C. Anderlecht youth team in 2012.After a season, he moved to OH Leuven youth team in 2013. He signed his professional contract with OH Leuven on July 2014 after finished his studies.[3][4]
International career
Dion was called up for 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification by Belgian Under-19 national team coach, Gert Verheyen. Besides that, Dion also eligible to play for Malaysia through his Malaysian citizenship.
Personal life
Dion was born to a Belgian father and Malaysian mother from Kuching, Sarawak who moved over here due to their marriage more than 20 years ago.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.ohl3018.be/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53:dionjohancools&catid=11:players&Itemid=102
- ↑ http://www.voetbalnieuws.be/news/122453/OFFICIEEL:_Oud-Heverlee_Leuven_heeft_jonge_verdediger_een_kans
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/dion-cools-it-would-be-honour-me-represent-malaysia
- ↑ http://www.ohl.be/heren/nieuws/berichten/7620
External links
- Dion Cools at soccerstats247
- Dion Cools at ultimatealeague