Belgium call six Serie A players for Nations League against Italy

New coach Mark van Bommel has named his Belgium squad for the Nations League, including against Italy, with six Serie A players.

The Red Devils are in Nations League Group A along with Italy, France and Turkiye.

They open their campaign and make the debut under coach Van Bommel away to Italy on September 25, followed by hosting France on September 28.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 06: Charles De Ketelaere of Belgium applauds fans after the 4-1 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

They take on Turkiye on October 2 and then visit France on October 5.

Their group concludes on Turkish soil on November 12 and at home to Italy on November 15.

Van Bommel is a former Serie A player himself, having worn the Milan jersey in the 2011-12 campaign, and took over as coach from Rudi Garcia this summer.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – NOVEMBER 18: Diego Moreira of Belgium in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Belgium and Liechtenstein at on November 18, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

His first squad includes Milan defender Koni De Winter, Bologna’s new buy Arthur Theate, Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, Parma’s Mandela Keita, Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere and Rossoneri winger Diego Moreira.

There are also some familiar faces, as Romelu Lukaku and Lois Openda only left Serie A in recent weeks.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 10: Arthur Theate of Belgium lines up for the national anthem before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Belgium squad for Nations League

Goalkeepers: Jari De Busser (AZ Alkmaar), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Mike Penders (Chelsea), Maarten Vandervoordt (RB Leipzig)

Defenders: Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Maxime De Cuyper (Brighton), Zeno Debast (Sporting), Koni De Winter (Milan), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), Nathan Ngoy (LOSC), Kyriani Sabbe (Club Brugge), Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Arthur Theate (Bologna)

Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Mandela Keita (Parma), Romeo Lavia (Chelsea), Nicolas Raskin (Rangers), Youri Tielemans (Manchester United), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge)

Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta), Malick Fofana (Sunderland), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Newcastle United), Mika Godts (PSG), Romelu Lukaku (Fenerbahce), Dodi Lukebakio (Benfica), Diego Moreira (Milan), Lois Openda (Lyon), Leandro Trossard (Bestikas)