Gregory Mertens

Belgian footballer (1991–2015)

Gregory Mertens (2 February 1991 – 30 April 2015) was a Belgian professional footballer. His position was central defender. He played in the Belgian Pro League, playing for Cercle Brugge (2011–2014) and Lokeren (2014–2015). He was born in Anderlecht.

Gregory Mertens
Personal information
Full name Gregory Mertens
Date of birth (1991-02-02)2 February 1991
Place of birth Anderlecht, Belgium
Date of death 30 April 2015(2015-04-30) (aged 24)
Place of death Genk, Belgium
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2004–2005 Anderlecht
2005–2006 Dilbeek Sport
2006–2010 Gent
2010–2011 Cercle Brugge
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2014 Cercle Brugge 73 (5)
2014–2015 Lokeren 28 (0)
Total 101 (5)
National team
2006 Belgium U16 1 (0)
2009–2010 Belgium U19 5 (1)
2011 Belgium U21 7 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Mertens went into cardiac arrest and collapsed on 27 April 2015 while playing a game against K.R.C. Genk. He died from heart failure on 30 April at a Genk hospital, aged 24.[1]

References

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  1. "Gregory Mertens: Ex-Belgium U21 player dies after collapse". BBC. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2015.