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BelgiumBelgiumFounded 1904
Frederik Vanderbiest
Frederik VanderbiestManager
AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne
Home Venue
AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne
16,672 capacity
H. Bandé
H. Bandé
Oct 23, 2025
Free
TBCTBC
MechelenMechelen
M. Decoene
M. Decoene
Sep 24, 2025
Free
TBCTBC
MechelenMechelen
Dikeni Salifou
Dikeni Salifou
Sep 07, 2025
Free
Werder BremenWerder Bremen
MechelenMechelen
Mathis Servais
Mathis Servais
Sep 06, 2025
€1,200,000
SK BeverenSK Beveren
MechelenMechelen
Myron van Brederode
Free
AZAZ
MechelenMechelen
Maxim Kireev
Maxim Kireev
Aug 25, 2025
€750,000
Koninklijke Lierse SportkringKoninklijke Lierse Sportkring
MechelenMechelen
Amine Et-Taïbi
Amine Et-Taïbi
Aug 05, 2025
€75,000
Club NXT U23Club NXT U23
MechelenMechelen
Halil Özdemir
Halil Özdemir
Jul 24, 2025
Free
Mechelen IIMechelen II
MechelenMechelen
Thérence Koudou
Thérence Koudou
Jul 23, 2025
Free
PauPau
MechelenMechelen
Lovro Golic
Lovro Golic
Jul 15, 2025
Free
Roma U20Roma U20
MechelenMechelen
Redouane Halhal
Redouane Halhal
Jun 30, 2025
Free
Helmond SportHelmond Sport
MechelenMechelen
Keano Vanrafelghem
Keano Vanrafelghem
Jan 16, 2025
€1,000,000
Patro Eisden MaasmechelenPatro Eisden Maasmechelen
MechelenMechelen
Nacho Miras
Nacho Miras
Jan 14, 2025
Free
DeinzeDeinze
MechelenMechelen
Stephen Welsh
Stephen Welsh
Jan 09, 2025
Free
CelticCeltic
MechelenMechelen
Ahmed Touba 
Ahmed Touba 
Sep 04, 2024
Free
İstanbul Başakşehirİstanbul Başakşehir
MechelenMechelen
Benito Raman
Benito Raman
Aug 23, 2024
Free
SamsunsporSamsunspor
MechelenMechelen
Redouane Halhal
Redouane Halhal
Aug 15, 2024
Free
Atlético Madrid IIAtlético Madrid II
MechelenMechelen
Zinho Vanheusden
Zinho Vanheusden
Jul 25, 2024
Free
InterInter
MechelenMechelen
Petter Nosa Dahl
Petter Nosa Dahl
Jul 23, 2024
Free
Bodø / GlimtBodø / Glimt
MechelenMechelen
Aziz Ouattara
Aziz Ouattara
Jul 23, 2024
Free
GenkGenk
MechelenMechelen
Jules Van Cleemput
Jules Van Cleemput
Jul 15, 2024
Free
Sporting CharleroiSporting Charleroi
MechelenMechelen
José Marsà
José Marsà
Jul 13, 2024
Free
FC AndorraFC Andorra
MechelenMechelen
Ortwin De Wolf
Ortwin De Wolf
Jul 01, 2024
Free
Zulte-WaregemZulte-Waregem
MechelenMechelen
Isaac Asante
Isaac Asante
Jul 01, 2024
Free
Mechelen IIMechelen II
MechelenMechelen
Elton Yeboah
Elton Yeboah
Jul 01, 2024
Free
Mechelen IIMechelen II
MechelenMechelen
Lukas Baert
Lukas Baert
Jul 01, 2024
Free
Mechelen IIMechelen II
MechelenMechelen
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
Free
FC TwenteFC Twente
MechelenMechelen
Julien Ngoy
Julien Ngoy
Jun 30, 2024
Free
KasımpaşaKasımpaşa
MechelenMechelen
Iebe Swers
Iebe Swers
Jun 30, 2024
Free
Patro Eisden MaasmechelenPatro Eisden Maasmechelen
MechelenMechelen
Dimitri Lavalée
Dimitri Lavalée
Jun 30, 2024
Free
Sturm GrazSturm Graz
MechelenMechelen
Mohammed Amin Doudah
Free
Helmond SportHelmond Sport
MechelenMechelen
Islam Slimani
Islam Slimani
Feb 01, 2024
Free
CoritibaCoritiba
MechelenMechelen
Munashe Garananga
Munashe Garananga
Feb 01, 2024
€350,000
SheriffSheriff
MechelenMechelen
Munashe Garananga
Munashe Garananga
Jan 31, 2024
€500,000
SheriffSheriff
MechelenMechelen
Elias Cobbaut 
Elias Cobbaut 
Sep 05, 2023
Free
ParmaParma
MechelenMechelen
Norman Bassette
Norman Bassette
Sep 01, 2023
Free
CaenCaen
MechelenMechelen
Patrick Pflücke
Patrick Pflücke
Aug 21, 2023
€500,000
ServetteServette
MechelenMechelen
Mohammed Amin Doudah
Free
Jong PSVJong PSV
MechelenMechelen
Dylan Dassy
Dylan Dassy
Dec 31, 2022
Free
Helmond SportHelmond Sport
MechelenMechelen
Gustav Engvall
Gustav Engvall
Dec 31, 2022
Free
Sarpsborg 08Sarpsborg 08
MechelenMechelen
Victor Wernersson
Victor Wernersson
Dec 31, 2022
Free
StabækStabæk
MechelenMechelen
Birger Verstraete
Birger Verstraete
Sep 06, 2022
Free
AntwerpAntwerp
MechelenMechelen
Rick van Drongelen
Rick van Drongelen
Jan 31, 2022
Free
FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
MechelenMechelen
Élie Youan
Élie Youan
Jan 31, 2022
Free
St. GallenSt. Gallen
MechelenMechelen
Victor Wernersson
Victor Wernersson
Dec 31, 2021
Free
StabækStabæk
MechelenMechelen
Arno Valkenaers
Arno Valkenaers
Feb 01, 2021
Free
Renaissance Mons 44 WRenaissance Mons 44 W
MechelenMechelen
Ferdy Druijf
Ferdy Druijf
Jan 14, 2021
Free
AZAZ
MechelenMechelen

Transfer Analysis

A comprehensive look at Mechelen's transfer activity over the past decade.

Transfer Activity

How active has Mechelen been in the transfer market over the past decade?

Mechelen has been extremely active in the transfer market, completing 101 transfers over the past 6 seasons. This includes 47 incoming moves and 54 departures. The most active season was 2024/25 with 38 transactions, while 2020/21 saw just 4.

Transfer Spending

A breakdown of investment and sales revenue across each season.

Over the past decade, Mechelen has invested a total of €4.4M in incoming transfers while recouping €17.1M from player sales. This results in a net profit of €12.7M, making the club a modest net seller. The club's biggest spending season was 2025/26 with €2.0M invested, while 2024/25 generated the most revenue at €10.1M.

Transfer Window Patterns

When does Mechelen prefer to do their business?

Mechelen is conducting almost all business in summer. The summer window accounts for 85% of all transfer activity (86 moves), compared to 15% in January (15 moves). Summer spending totals €2.9M vs €1.5M in winter windows.

Net Spend Evolution

Tracking the balance between investment and sales over time.

The cumulative net spend chart tracks Mechelen's overall market position over time. Values above zero indicate net profit (more sold than spent), while values below represent net investment. Currently, the club sits at a cumulative profit of €12.7M. The club has operated profitably throughout this period.

Positions Targeted

Which areas of the squad has Mechelen invested in?

Mechelen's recruitment has been with a clear emphasis on defender signings, with Defenders representing 45% of incoming transfers (21 signings). Attacker arrivals account for another 26% (12 players).

Positions Sold From

Where has Mechelen seen the most outgoing activity?

The club has seen most departures from Defender positions (43%, 23 players), followed by Attackers at 28% (15 players). Both incoming and outgoing activity has been concentrated in defender positions, suggesting squad rebuilding in this area.

Biggest Signings

The most expensive players to arrive at Mechelen.

The most significant investment was Mathis Servais for €1.2M, arriving from SK Beveren in 2025. Keano Vanrafelghem (€1.0M) and Maxim Kireev (€750K) complete the top three. The total spent on these top signings represents 67% of all incoming transfer fees.

Biggest Sales

The highest fees received for departing players.

Mechelen's record sale is Ngal'ayel Mukau for €5.0M to LOSC Lille in 2024. Recent sales activity indicates the club has been cashing in on assets in recent windows.

Fee Breakdown

How does Mechelen's spending distribute across price brackets?

The majority of Mechelen's incoming business (85%) has been Free transfers. This suggests a cost-conscious approach, maximising value from free transfers.

Signing Age Profile

What age groups has Mechelen targeted in recruitment?

Mechelen has focused on 21-25 signings, with 45% of arrivals in this age bracket. Only 2% of signings were 30 or older. This indicates a focus on prime-age players for immediate contribution.

Free Transfers

How much value has Mechelen found in the free agent market?

Free transfers have accounted for 85% of incoming moves over the past decade. Notable free signings include H. Bandé, M. Decoene, Dikeni Salifou. In total, Mechelen has brought in 40 players without a transfer fee.

Loan Movements

How has Mechelen utilized the loan market?

Mechelen has utilized the loan market frequently in both directions, sending out 25 players and bringing in 20 on temporary deals over the decade. The most loan activity came in 2024/25 with 18 moves.