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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mental
Played 33 Ligue 1 games and a European semi-final run aged 20. (conf 0.4)
Sensible on claims and distribution for his age, with some inexperience. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
Played 33 league games at Strasbourg in 2025-26, suggesting good availability. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Aged 21, 2.00m, a Belgium World Cup squad member with a Chelsea contract. (conf 0.5)
Chelsea keeper in Belgium's 2026 World Cup squad, still without a clear first-choice role. (conf 0.5)
Goalkeeper
Solid shot-stopping across 33 Ligue 1 games and Strasbourg's cup runs. (conf 0.45)
His 2.00m frame and reach give strong command of crosses and the six-yard box. (conf 0.45)
Debuted young for Genk and handled a high-profile season at Strasbourg. (conf 0.4)
Competent short and long distribution, with a powerful goal kick. (conf 0.4)
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Mike Penders is a 2.00m Belgian goalkeeper from Maasmechelen, valued for his reach, command of the box and powerful distribution. He came through KRC Genk's academy, debuted for the club in July 2024 and joined Chelsea in 2025 after agreeing the move in 2024. He spent 2025-26 on loan at Strasbourg, making 33 Ligue 1 appearances, before returning to Chelsea's goalkeeping group. He has been capped through Belgium's youth sides and was named in the squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Debuted for Genk in July 2024 as the third-youngest goalkeeper to debut in the Belgian league's history.
Reached the Coupe de France and UEFA Conference League semi-finals with Strasbourg in 2025-26.
Named in Belgium's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in May 2026.