Age, Biography and Wiki
Carl Hoefkens was born on 6 October, 1978 in Lier, Belgium, is a Belgian footballer. Discover Carl Hoefkens's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
6 October, 1978 |
| Birthday |
6 October |
| Birthplace |
Lier, Belgium |
| Nationality |
Belgium
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 45 years old group.
Carl Hoefkens Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Carl Hoefkens height is 1.85 m .
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| Height |
1.85 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Carl Hoefkens's Wife?
His wife is Vanessa Hoefkens
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Vanessa Hoefkens |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Milan Hoefkens, Valentina Hoefkens |
Carl Hoefkens Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Carl Hoefkens worth at the age of 45 years old? Carl Hoefkens’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Belgium. We have estimated Carl Hoefkens's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Carl Hoefkens Social Network
Timeline
Carl Hoefkens (born 6 October 1978) is a Belgian football manager and former professional footballer who played as a defender.
He is currently unemployed after most recently managing Belgian Pro League club Standard Liège.
Born in Lier, Hoefkens started his career at K. Lierse S.K. and played there for six years.
He also represented Belgium in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship.
He made his breakthrough with Lierse in first division and won the Belgian Cup in 1999, beating Standard Liège in the final with 3–1.
Afterwards, he made a move to Lommel but Lommel went bankrupt in 2003.
In the summer of 2003, he came to Germinal Beerschot, a first division team in Antwerp.
There, he became one of the pillars of the team.
In his second season at Germinal Beerschot, he won the cup in the final against Club Brugge, then champions of Belgium.
Hoefkens is still appreciated by Beerschot fans; a group of fans from the club have travelled to England on numerous occasions to watch him play.
In the summer of 2005 Stoke City manager, Johan Boskamp snapped him up for an undisclosed fee.
He made his debut for the club in a 0–0 draw against Sheffield Wednesday on 6 August 2005.
Hoefkens became an ever-present in the Stoke line-up and wore the number 2 shirt.
Hoefkens received acclaim for his performances in his first season in English football.
He became a fans favourite at Stoke and was crowned 'Fans' Player of the year (2005–06).
He then won his 9th cap for his country against Kazakhstan (0–0).
Hoefkens impressed both manager and fans alike with his technical ability during the 2006–07 season.
He was also praised for his versatility, as he operated as a winger or a central midfielder on occasions in the latter stages of the season.
Hoefkens' one international goal came on 24 May 2006, in a friendly with Turkey in Genk.
His last-minute goal secured a 3–3 draw.
During the January 2007 transfer window he was linked with a return to Belgium, with Club Brugge reportedly interested in him.
He was also penalty taker for Stoke before the arrival of Danny Higginbotham, however he still maintained a 100% record for the club.
Stoke accepted a bid for Hoefkens from West Bromwich Albion on 4 August 2007.
He joined Albion on 7 August 2007 in a £750,000 deal and was offered a two-year contract plus a further one-year as an option.
Hoefkens made his Albion debut in a 2–1 defeat away at Burnley on the opening day of the 2007–08 season.
One week later, Hoefkens was named in the Championship Team of the Week, following his performance in the 2–0 home win over Preston North End.
He is known by his West Brom teammates as "Wolverine", due to his resemblance to the comic book hero from the X-Men.
It was feared that Hoefkens had broken a bone in his foot in a Euro 2008 qualifier against Portugal however a scan revealed that there was no damage.
Hoefkens was released in the summer of 2009.
On 25 August 2009 Club Brugge signed the former West Bromwich Albion's Belgian right-back on a two-year deal.
He became captain in the season 2010–11.
After the season ended, he signed for an extra year with the club.
After 4 years and 127 appearances for the club, Hoefkens moved to Lierse in 2013, spending a season there before a move to Oostende.
In August 2015, after his release from Oostende, Hoefkens signed for Gibraltar Premier Division side Manchester 62, who beat off competition from reigning champions Lincoln Red Imps for his signature.
He signed undisclosed semi-professional terms for the side and aided in the development of David Ochello's young side, making his debut on 26 September in a 1–0 victory over Glacis United.
After 19 league games and 2 goals as the Red Devils of Gibraltar finished 6th in the league, he retired at the end of the 2015–16 season.
Hoefkens played 22 times for the Belgium national team, scoring once.
At the end of January 2018, Hoefkens was hired as a scout for Knokke.
On 28 May 2018, it was confirmed, that Hoefkens would return to Club Brugge from the upcoming season as a beloftencoach/talentcoach, where he would function as assistant coach and talent coach for the U21 and U18 teams.
In June 2019, Hoefkens was placed in a new role as a part of the first team staff, where he would have the specific task of guiding young talents and provide the link between the academy and the first team.
