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Dries Mertens

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Dries Mertens

Born May 6, 1987 · Leuven, Flanders, Belgium (age 39)

Dries Mertens was born on May 6, 1987, in Leuven, Belgium. Showing an early interest in football, Mertens was part of the youth academies of established Belgian clubs Anderlecht and Gent, but was released from both due to being deemed physically insufficient. This proved to be a turning point in his career, leading him to decide to play football in the Netherlands. He began his professional caree…

Known For

DreamsDreams · 2019
Dreams
★ 6.72019
MovieDocumentary
Specialist film crews, capturing beautiful, cinematic footage from around Russia using industry leading equipment, provide the raw material for this timeless story of hope, passion, heartbreak and joy. The unparalleled vantage points enjoyed by FIFA's own crews provide exclusive access to the players and coaches - closer than ever before.
WK 2014: De ontbolstering van een gouden generatie bij de Rode DuivelsWK 2014: De ontbolstering van een gouden generatie bij de Rode Duivels · 2019
WK 2014: De ontbolstering van een gouden generatie bij de Rode Duivels
2019
MovieDocumentary
Sergio Across BordersSergio Across Borders · 2022
Sergio Across Borders
★ 7.52022
Series
Top chef Sergio Herman invites well-known guests from the Netherlands and Belgium to join him as he embarks on culinary adventures.
Over De OceaanOver De Oceaan · 2020
Over De Oceaan
★ 7.72020
SeriesReality
Masters of MadnessMasters of Madness · 2025
Masters of Madness
2025
SeriesReality
Dries Mertens and Jan Vertonghen are behind a brand new football competition: Masters of Madness. This completely new competitive experience focuses on entertainment, visual innovations, creative game changers and innovative rules. 8 teams of 10 talented players are coached by duos from different backgrounds from the sports, media or digital world. Masters of Madness is a competition that gives football extra oxygen by playing short, fast and entertaining on a smaller field. And especially with a whole series of innovative and sometimes slightly distorted rules.

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