Brecht Dejaegere
- Full name: Brecht Dejaegere
- Date of birth: 19 June 1991
- Place of birth: Kortrijk, Belgium
- Nationality: Belgian
- Position: Central midfielder / defensive midfielder
- Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Preferred foot: Right
Club career (highlights)
- K.V. Kortrijk — Youth product and senior breakthrough (debut 2009). Established himself as a regular in the Belgian Pro League.
- K.A.A. Gent — Joined in January 2016. Played as a central/holding midfielder, contributing with passing, defensive work and occasional goals. Featured for Gent in domestic league and European competition during his spell at the club.
- Toulouse FC — Moved to Toulouse in 2018, where he continued as a midfield mainstay and helped the team in Ligue 1 and later Ligue 2 campaigns.
- Return and later moves — After his time in France, he returned to Belgium before moving elsewhere toward the later stage of his career.
Playing style
- Composed, technically sound central midfielder with good passing range and positional awareness.
- Effective in linking defense and attack, capable of stepping into midfield passing lanes and providing defensive cover.
- Known for work rate, leadership on the pitch and occasional long-range shooting.
Notable achievements
- Regular contributor at top-flight clubs in Belgium and France; key player for Gent during his tenure.
- Appearances in European club competitions (with Gent).
Career statistics (summary)
- Professional appearances: Several hundred across Belgian and French leagues (exact totals vary by source and year).
- Goals: Modest goal totals typical for a deeper-lying midfielder.
Additional notes
- Dejaegere earned a reputation as a reliable, experienced midfield presence rather than a high-profile star—valued for consistency and tactical intelligence.
- For precise, up-to-date statistics (current club, season appearances, goals, assists), consult live databases such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway or club websites, as numbers change each season.