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About Loïs Openda
Ikoma-Loïs Openda (born 16 February 2000) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Juventus, on loan from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, and the Belgium national team. Club career Early career Openda played as a youth for Patro Othee FC and RFC Liège before joining the youth academy of Standard Liège. Club Brugge In 2015, he moved to the academy of Club Brugge, where he made his senior debut on 10 August 2018 in the Belgian Pro League against Kortrijk. Openda replaced Jelle Vossen after 80 minutes. Loan to Vitesse On 21 July 2020, Openda joined Dutch Eredivisie club Vitesse on a season-long loan deal. He scored his first goal for the club on 3 October, in a 3–0 win over Heracles Almelo. Vitesse reached the final of the KNVB Cup, but lost 2–1 to Ajax. Openda scored the only goal for the Arnhem-based team. In June 2021, Openda rejoined Vitesse on loan for another season.
