An ongoing photographic journey through the terraces of Belgian football.
When I moved to Belgium, going to the football became a way of exploring the country that I’m living in while maintaining a rhythm that connects me to my roots back home. I come from a country with a beautiful football culture.
To be a fan of Zulte Waregem means something different to being a fan of Sint-Truiden or Union Saint Gilloise. The legacy of the club and its achievements, the industrial history of the area, the collective memory of the people who fill the stadium each week… all of these things combine to weave the fabric of a football culture.
This project is dedicated to the memory of Maria Petri, who taught us all how to be a true fan.
Sint-Truiden fans approach the stadium with flares ahead of their local derby against league leaders Genk, which they draw 2-2.
Union Saint-Gilloise fans in the East stand burn flares ahead of kick-off against Cercle Brugge. Union will go on to win the game 2-1.
Genk fans enter the stadium at the S-block end ahead of their 3-1 victory against Club Brugge.
Fog covers the pitch of the Elindus Arena in Waregem ahead of Zulte Waregem’s 5-5 draw with Eupen.
A steward in Tribune 2 of the AFAS Stadium, as Mechelen play out a 0-0 draw with Leuven.
Union Saint-Gilloise fans watch their team beat Glasgow Rangers 2-0 in the first leg of a Champions League qualifier.
Maxim De Cuyper misses a penalty for Westerlo in front of Oostende fans in the 31st minute. Westerlo will go on to win the game 2-1.
