Valour FC signs goalkeeper Mathias Janssens from Belgian third tier
Winnipeg’s Valour FC has reached into Belgian’s third division to sign goalkeeper Mathias Janssens.
The 20-year-old arrives from RAAL La Louviere. The young Belgian previously played for Waasland Beveren’s reserve team.
“Through our scouting and coaching networks, Mathias is a player who was brought to our attention well over a year ago,” Valour FC coach and GM Rob Gale said in a statement. “He has been involved at the highest levels in Belgium from 16 years of age and has terrific pedigree. We are delighted to bring him on board to create great competition for the goalkeeping position.”
Janssens began his career in 2003 as a youth member of A.F.C. Tubize of the Belgian First Division B. He then joined R.A.E.C. Mons’ under-21 team.