12 March 2025
Our osteopath Joins the Belgian Red Devils
From March onwards, our osteopath Frigyes Vanden Auweele will join the Royal Belgian Football Association.
He will become part of the medical staff of the Red Devils in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, the US, and Canada. But first, the upcoming Nations League matches against Ukraine are on the agenda. With Rudi Garcia as the new head coach, the Red Devils face a major challenge: qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
His task: plan and carry out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore
physical functioning and mobility, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in
collaboration and exchange with the medical staff and in order to have the players of the A-team at their
fittest during the games.
Frigyes brings over 20 years of experience in sports osteopathy. He has worked at the highest level, including with Liverpool FC and the WorldTour cycling team Lidl-Trek. In addition, he was part of the medical staff at OHL and VHL, with the latter role now taken over by colleagues Jelle Ceuleers and Bert Mensaert.
Fortunately, Frigyes will continue to be active at LMent, where he provides guidance and treatment to top athletes from various disciplines.
An exciting challenge that he will pursue with 100% dedication!
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