September’s Jupiler Pro League Player of the Month race heats up as Biondic, Burgess and Abid vie for Van Den Kerkhof’s spot

As the first international break of the season arrives, the Jupiler Pro League prepares to resume on 9 October, but the race for September’s player‑of‑the‑month award is already heating up. The three finalists – Mateo Biondic of Union Saint‑Gilloise, Christian Burgess of Gent and Adnane Abid of Standard Liège – will replace Kevin Van Den Kerkhof as the trophy’s next holder.

Union Saint‑Gilloise’s rising striker

Twenty‑three‑year‑old Mateo Biondic, who only joined Union this winter from German fourth‑tier side Eintracht Trèves, has already registered two league goals and four assists. His physical stature belies a technical finesse that has impressed observers, and he told Les Sports+, “I would not be surprised to see myself playing in the Bundesliga one day.”

Gent’s defensive stalwart

Christian Burgess, the English centre‑back turning thirty‑five on 7 October, has been a key factor in Gent’s defensive record – the club has conceded just four goals this season. Burgess, who thrives in the three‑man central defence, warned, “I would struggle to play for a club whose supporters are far‑right,” reflecting his personal convictions.

Standard Liège’s attacking catalyst

Adnane Abid, also twenty‑three, returned to the scoresheet and provided three assists in the seventh round, cementing his role as Standard’s primary offensive weapon. A year after arriving from Patro Eisden, the winger has adapted seamlessly to top‑flight football.

The three clubs are represented for the first time this season after Michael Frey (Antwerp), Rafiu Durosinmi (Genk) and Kevin Van Den Kerkhof (Standard) featured among last month’s finalists.

Union Saint‑Gilloise’s collective firepower is evident: thirteen different players have already found the net, while league leaders Brussels have logged twenty‑one goals, the highest tally so far.

Fans can cast their votes until Friday 25 September at 23:59, deciding which of the three will claim the September accolade.