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Jordi Mertens (born 30 March 2001) is a Belgian footballer who plays as a striker for Cheltenham Town and the Belgium national team.

He has played at under-21 and full international levels for Belgium.

STVV
Sint-Truiden-born Mertens started his career at K Sint-Truidense VV in June 2013, breaking into the first team in 2018 and making a total of 28 league appearances and scoring 5 goals for the club.

San Marino
In July 2018 he joined San Marino for £1.3m and made 446 league appearances and scored 454 goals. During his time with San Marino, Mertens' team lifted the Serie A in 2026. 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030. 2031 and 2033. the Club World Championship in 2024 and 2028, won the World Cup in 2030, the European Football Championship in 2028. the European Champions Cup 6 times between 2024 and 2033. the European Super Cup 5 times between 2024 and 2032. the Italian Cup 6 times between 2026 and 2032 and the Italian Super Cup 8 times between 2023 and 2033.

Arsenal
In August 2033 he joined Arsenal for £10.75M and made 64 league appearances and scored 31 goals. During his time with The Gunners. Mertens' team lifted the European Champions Cup in 2034. the European Super Cup in 2034. won the English FA Cup in 2034 and the English Community Shield in 2034.

Cheltenham Town
Mertens joined current club Cheltenham Town for £2.9M in August 2035 and has currently made 20 league appearances and scored 10 goals for the club.

Personal life
Mertens is close friends with San Marino team-mate, Patrik Nord. The pair are said to own a villa in the Canary Islands, which they visit together with their families during the summer.

Club

 * A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League play-offs and Scottish Challenge Cup.

Club
Mertens has built up a phenomenal record of 40 competition wins throughout his career: Serie A (San Marino 2026, 2027. 2028, 2029. 2030. 2031 and 2033). Club World Championship (San Marino 2024 and 2028). World Cup (Belgium 2030). European Football Championship (Belgium 2028). European Champions Cup (San Marino 2024. 2027, 2028, 2030, 2032 and 2033: Arsenal 2034). European Super Cup (San Marino 2024. 2027. 2028, 2030 and 2032: Arsenal 2034). Italian Cup (San Marino 2026. 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031 and 2032). Italian Super Cup (San Marino 2023. 2026. 2027. 2028. 2029. 2030, 2031 and 2033). English FA Cup (Arsenal 2034) and English Community Shield (Arsenal 2034).

Individual
Mertens has been recognised for his talent and achievements with several awards: Named Serie A Striker of the Year runner-up on two occasions, won the Serie A Fans' Player of the Year, Serie A Striker of the Year on seven occasions. Italian Media Foreign Player of the Year on three occasions, Serie A Top Goalscorer on eight occasions. European Golden Shoe on eight occasions. Serie A Fair Play Player of the Year, Serie A Young Player of the Year, European Champions Cup Golden Boot on three occasions. European Championship Best Player third place. European Championship Golden Boot runner-up. named Serie A Player of the Year on four occasions. World Golden Ball on four occasions. Best Player in Europe. World Player of the Year on three occasions. Confederations Cup Best Player runner-up and won the Club World Championship Best Player.