About BELGIAN FOOTBALL DOCTERS & ASSOCIATES

In 2016 the established association, which groups medical associates in Belgian Professional Football (1A & 1B devision) started under the name BFDA. We originate from the VBCC which established for 25 years the foundation in the approach of various football medical injuries. By grouping sport doctors, orthopedic surgeons, physical doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, performance coaches and others, we aim to act as a platform for knowledge sharing and gathering. We conduct studies, organize conferences and meetings and try to take initiatives related to the medical field.

Aftermovie congress BFDA 2025

Aftermovie congress BFDA 2021

Aftermovie congress BFDA 2019

Aftermovie congress BFDA 2018

Aftermovie congress BFDA 2017

The BOARD

• Nick Jansen: chairman
• Kristof Sas (Team doctor Red Devils, consultant Royal Antwerp FC & medical committee KBVB): vice-chairman
• Jan Van Damme (Physiotherapist Royal Antwerp FC): treasurer
• Stijn Indeherberge (Sports doctor, Adlon Center & consultant football): scientific cell
• Stijn Lintermans (Head of physical development KV Mechelen youth)
• Peter Catteeuw (Physical coach Royal Antwerp FC)
• Elke Van Den Steen (Sport Medicine Physician / Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Medical Coordinator Belgian Female Football Team / UEFA Medical Committee Member)
• Karolien Lemmens (Health & Performance coördinator RFBA, teamarts Red Flames)
• Jente Wagemans: Physiotherapist & Doctorol researcher
• Arne Van Gils: arts in opleiding

Become MEMBER

If you would like to become a BFDA member, you can do so by paying a membership fee on account number BE 54 0018 2825 6097 in the name of BFDA. The membership fee is 100 euros for doctors, 75 euros for paramedics. We’ll send an invoice afterwards.