Jerry Poorters
Jerry Poorters (born 9 October 1978 in Lommel) is a former Belgian footballer, who last played for KFC Wezel Sport.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jerry Poorters | ||
| Date of birth | 9 October 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Lommel, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1983–1990 | Wezel Sport | ||
| 1990–1993 | Verbroedering Geel | ||
| 1993–1995 | Lierse | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–2002 | Lierse | 48 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Tienen-Hageland | 25 | (2) |
| 2003–2006 | Waasland-Beveren | 73 | (6) |
| 2006–2014 | Rupel Boom | 238 | (36) |
| 2014 | Beerschot Wilrijk | 7 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Wezel Sport | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Before his time with K Rupel Boom FC, Jerry Poorters played for SK Lierse. With SK Lierse he won the Belgian First Division in 1997 and the Belgian Cup in 1999. He even played Champions League football in 1997–1998.
After a short spell with Belgian Second Division club KVK Tienen, Jerry joined RS Waasland. Since 2006 he's playing for K Rupel Boom FC. With this club, Poorters achieved 2 promotions. In 2008 to the Belgian Third Division, and in 2010 to the Belgian Second Division. Poorters was the team captain for many years.
After the relegation of K Rupel Boom FC to the Belgian Third Division in 2011, Poorters signed a new contract until the end of the season 2013–2014.
After a series of bad results in the beginning of the 2013–2014 season, Poorters resigned from the club. He later signed a contract with Beerschot Wilrijk.[2] After a few games however, his contract was cancelled with mutual consent.[3]
Jerry Poorters ultimately signed a contract with Wezel Sport where he would end his career in 2016.
Awards
- Supporters Player of the Year K. Rupel Boom FC: 2007, 2009, 2011