About Pieter Gerkens
Born 1995. Pieter Gerkens is a Belgian association football player.
Pieter Tom Gerkens (born 13 August 1995) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Gent.
Career Gerkens made his professional debut for Genk at 28 November 2013 in a UEFA Europa League game against Dynamo Kyiv as an 88th-minute substitute. At 1 December 2013, he made his league debut against Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Three days later, he was a starter in the Belgian Cup against Mechelen. After 61 minutes, he was replaced for Anthony Limbombe.
On 12 June 2023, Gerkens signed a four-year contract with Gent.
For the 2025–26 season, Gerkens joined Cercle Brugge on loan with an option to buy.
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Who is Pieter Gerkens?
footballer
When was Pieter Gerkens born?
Pieter Gerkens was born on 17 February 1995 in Bilzen.
What is Pieter Gerkens's occupation?
Pieter Gerkens is an association football player.
What nationality is Pieter Gerkens?
Pieter Gerkens is Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pieter Gerkens. https://biography.guide/pieter-gerkens/
MLA: "Pieter Gerkens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pieter-gerkens/.
Chicago: "Pieter Gerkens." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pieter-gerkens/.
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