Seventeen-year-old winger Jayden Onia-Seke has forced his way into the spotlight at RSC Anderlecht, prompting analysts to argue the teenager should start every match following his performance against KVC Westerlo. Voetbalkrant.com reported that the young forward’s pace, courage, and vertical threat have provided an offensive spark that the club’s other wide options have thus far failed to replicate.
Philippe Albert backs the 17-year-old for a permanent starting berth
Former Belgium international and analyst Philippe Albert voiced strong support for the academy product in an interview with Sudinfo. Albert pointed to Onia-Seke’s ability to break open matches from the opening whistle as proof that he belongs in the starting XI.
How can you not talk about that young kid of 17 years, Jayden Onia-Seke, who broke the game open and was at level from the beginning?
Albert said, as reported by Voetbalkrant.com. The analyst added that the player possesses phenomenal talent and has fully earned his chance.
How Onia-Seke stands out among Anderlecht’s wide options
Anderlecht’s current squad lacks the direct, unpredictable threat that Onia-Seke brings to the flank, according to the sourced reports. While other wide players have featured this season, they offer different profiles or inconsistent output.
Francis Amuzu (referred to in reports as Ambros) is primarily deployed elsewhere rather than as a natural winger, while other options such as Yuan Antman and Tristan Winkler have struggled to generate the same constant pressure on opposing backlines. Onia-Seke’s willingness to take on defenders, accelerate at the right moment, and force opposing fullbacks to drop deep sets him apart from his positional rivals in Brussels.
Building momentum after European and domestic cameos
Prior to his standout display against Westerlo, Onia-Seke showed flashes of his potential during substitute appearances in European competition against Jagiellonia Białystok and in domestic play against KAA Gent. Those brief outings laid the groundwork for his recent breakout, turning what was once viewed as an interesting late-game option into a viable solution for manager David Hubert’s starting lineup.
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