Charles De Ketelaere, born on 10 March 2001 (age 25), is a Belgian striker with Atalanta. A commanding 6ft 4in (1.92m), he wears squad number 17 and is valued at around £29m by Transfermarkt.
He came through at Club Brugge, where his most productive league season arrived in 2021-22: 14 goals in 33 appearances. That was the period which made him more than just another promising Belgian attacker, though the usual caution applies with young forwards who look polished early.
At Atalanta, De Ketelaere is now an established first-team player rather than a prospect being discussed in the abstract. In 2026-27 he has made four Serie A appearances and one in Conference League qualifying, giving him five appearances across all competitions for the club so far that season.
His career to date has run from Club Brugge promise to a senior role in Italy, with his size, technical background and forward position making him a notable Belgian attacking option at club level.
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