Belgium international retires aged 26 as ex-Inter defender releases heartbreaking statement confirming surprise decision

Ritabrata Banerjee Sun, 23 November 2025 at 11:58 am UTC·3 min read A promising talent in Inter's youth system After spending seven years in Standard Liege's youth academy, Vanheusden was scouted by Inter youth coaches and was brought to the club's academy in 2015. At 16, the defender was considered as one of the brightest prospects in Europe and was expected to shine for the Serie A giants' senior side in the future.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement However, his progress halted at Inter due to a series of injuries as he never got to play for their senior side. He was on Inter's book, though, until 2025 as he played for clubs like Standard Liege, Genoa and AZ...