What if Genk had retained their best players in the last decade?

KRC Genk vs KAA Gent - Jupiler League
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Leandro Trossard joined the Premier League this season and has already got two goals in five matches
Leandro Trossard joined the Premier League this season and has already got two goals in five matches

The latest name to come out of Genk, Leandro Trossard joined Premier League side Brighton Hove & Albion this season after leading the Belgian side to their first league title in almost eight years.

Like many of the names on this list, Trossard is an academy graduate and made his professional debut in 2012. The winger had to spend his first four seasons out on loan before finally cementing a place in the first team in 2016.

Primarily a left-winger, Leandro Trossard scored an incredible 22 goals in 47 appearances, in all competitions, during his final season with the club.

Leon Bailey scored an impressive seven goals in his debut Europa League campaign
Leon Bailey scored an impressive seven goals in his debut Europa League campaign

Leon Bailey joined Genk from Slovakian side Trencin in 2015. The Jamaican winger quickly established himself as one of the starters for the Belgian side. Bailey won the Belgian Young Footballer of the Year award in his debut season. The winger caught the eye of European heavyweights as he scored seven goals in 12 appearances in the Europa League.

Leon Bailey joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2017 and has been a key figure for the Die Werkself ever since.

Divock Origi scored twice during Liverpool impressive win over Barcelona last season.
Divock Origi scored twice during Liverpool impressive win over Barcelona last season.

From being on the fringes of Liverpool's first-team to being a Champions League winner, Divock Origi has seen a lot. The Belgian striker though first caught the eye as a teenager with Genk. The forward never made an appearance for the Belgian side but spent nine years in the youth academy before joining Lille in 2010.

The strike moved to Liverpool in 2014 and is now a fan favourite at Anfield after helping Liverpool win the Champions League last season.

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