Saint-Gilloise

Saint-Gilloise

  • Location: Stade Joseph Marien
  • Stadium: Aspmyra Stadion
  • Coach: Karel Geraerts
  • UEFA Europa League Titles: 0

Current Squad / Roster

General Statistics 2022-2023

Matches Played

6

To Play

32

Wins

4

Drawn

1

11

Goals

7

Goals Against

Championships:

Belgian Champion: 1934-1935 , 1933-1934 , 1932-1933 , 1922-1923 , 1912-1913 , 1909-1910 , 1908-1909 , 1906-1907 , 1905-1906 , 1904-1905 , 1903-1904

Belgian Second League Champion: 2020-2021

Belgian Cup Winner: 1913-1194 , 1912-1913

Belgium is a top European footballing nation that has become popular because of its numerous recent exploits. There are many top teams in the country, and you’ll also find multiple tiers like other top footballing countries across the continent. One of the top clubs in Belgium is St Gilloise.

The team has been around since the late 1800s and is one of the first football clubs to enter the fray. Although it hasn’t had an impressive run in the European competition, it is a formidable side with an exciting history. You can tell that this club has many to offer and would continue to serve as a top-tier team.

St Gilloise General Info

St Gilloise is a Belgian football club that has been around for over a century. The full name is Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. It is abbreviated to Union SG or USG. Some people even call them Union. The team was initially located at the Municipality of Saint-Gillies. Now, it is located in the municipality of Forest.

The team has played games at the Joseph Marien Stadium since the 1920s. The stadium has a capacity of 9,400, and Tony Bloom currently owns them. Alex Muzio sits as the chairman, with Karel Geraerts handling the managerial role for the 2022-23 season.

St Gilloise History

The team’s story started in 1897 when it was created. They found success early, winning their first championship. They went on to deliver more exciting moments throughout their history. The team participated in different competitions, including the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.

However, the club suffered relegation in the 60s. And it took them many years to find their way back to the top division. Their return to top-flight football started in 2018 when there was a change in ownership as Tony Bloom became the majority shareholder in the club.

St Gilloise Records

From the records, we can see that St Gilloise stats are at par. They have an impressive record in the league and other domestic competitions. Their only issue is that they don’t have much of a foothold at the continental level. They’ve suffered many defeats and haven’t reached the UEFA Champions League.

However, from 1933 to 1935, the team was undefeated for 60 consecutive matches. As a result, they hold the record for the longest matches to go unbeaten in the country. All their impressive records came before the 60s, as they got relegated to the second division in 1963, and it wasn’t until 2021 before they returned to top-flight football.

Their return was impressive as the team went to the top of the league table, making St Gilloise betting popular throughout the 2021-22 season. And as a result, they became the first newly promoted club to finish top of the table.

Although they couldn’t win the league, as they finished second behind Club Brugge during the champions play-off, they had an impressive return to top-flight football and earned a spot in the UCL qualifying rounds.

Championships Won

The team has been champion on many occasions, especially before the 60s. They were dominant in their early years until 1935. They also have some successes in the lower divisions and other domestic championships. In addition, they were successful in the older European competitions before UEFA tournaments became a thing.

Historical Events

Royal Union St Gilloise stats show they an impressive history, especially between 1903 and 1935. The team could rack up 11 First Division titles and other domestic titles as well as European trophies. However, one historical turning point for the team came in 2018 when Tony Bloom became the majority shareholder, kickstarting the team’s return to the top division.

And in 2022, they became the first newly promoted team to top the First Division table. They also finished the league as second, allowing them to participate in the qualifying rounds of the UCL, and in turn, they ended in the UEFA Europa League.

Championship Won by St Gilloise

The team has won many championships over the years. Below is a list of all the titles they’ve won throughout their history as a football club in Belgium.

  • Belgian First Division
  • Challenger Pro League
  • Belgian Third Division A
  • Belgian Third Division B
  • Belgian Fourth Division
  • Belgian Cup
  • Jules Pappaert Cup
  • Challenge International du Nord
  • Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz
  • Coupe Jean Dupuich

FAQs

The team’s roster didn’t change much since they returned to the top-flight division, and following their impressive run, we are not surprised. They were a solid team, and we expect them to retain their diversity of experienced players and youngsters as they try to build a stronghold in the league.

The manager has an arsenal of players at his disposal, and we don’t get a very consistent lineup since the start of the season. However, one consistent thing is the formation. The manager employs the 3-4-1-2 formation to ensure enough coverage in the midfield and defense. Also, there would be an extra man in the attack.

The team also participated in the transfer window. They worked hard to strengthen the squad, with some players moving to another team. So, below are some of the top arrivals and departures during the 2022-23 transfers. 

  • Top Arrivals: Victor Boniface, Lazare Amani, Simon Adingra, Jose Rodriguez, Gustaf Nilsson.
  • Top Departures: Casper Nielsen, Jonas Bager, Matthew Sorinola, Damien Marcq, Anas Hamzaoui

The team has had many coaches over the years and during their time in the lower division. These coaches have helped to bring glory to the team. Below are some of St Gilloise’s best coaches.

  • Felice Mazzu
  • Gules Limbeck
  • Joel Crahay
  • Andre Vandeweyer
  • Guy Thys
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