Brian De Keersmaecker

Brian De Keersmaecker (born 6 May 2000) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Bristol City, on loan from EFL League One club Oxford United.

Club career De Keersmaecker made his professional debut with Beerschot in a Europa League Playoff 2–0 win over K.A.S. Eupen on 13 April 2020, scoring in the match. On 2 May 2019, De Keersmaecker signed his first professional contract with Beerschot.

He was sent on a one-season loan to Dutch second-tier Eerste Divisie club FC Eindhoven on 5 October 2020. In May 2021 Beerschot decided not to renew his contract, making him a free agent in July.

On 4 June 2021 he moved to Eindhoven on a permanent basis and signed a two-year contract.

In June 2023, De Keersmaecker signed for Heracles Almelo on a four-year contract.

On 1 July 2025, De Keersmaecker signed for EFL Championship club Oxford United for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for the club on 23 August 2025, in a 1–0 defeat to Birmingham City. He scored his first goal for the club on 13 December 2025, in a 2–1 defeat to Preston North End.

On 2 September 2026, De Keersmaecker signed for EFL Championship club Bristol City on a loan deal with an option-to-buy.

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