Zenia Mertens (born 27 February 2001) is a Belgian footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for OH Leuven and the Belgium national team.
Club career Mertens made her debut for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in a 3–0 home loss to Gent on 30 August 2020. Mertens finished runners-up in the Belgian Women's Super League three seasons in a row with OH Leuven, in 2020-21, 2021–22 and 2022–23. Leuven went on to finish top of the regular season for the 2023-24 campaign, but finished third in the title play-offs as Anderlecht came from behind to take the crown for a seventh season in a row.
Mertens is contracted to OH Leuven until 2026.
International career Mertens made her debut for the Belgium national team on 10 June 2021, coming on as a substitute for Chloë Vande Velde against Spain.
At the start of 2022, Mertens helped Belgium win the Pinatar Cup in Spain for the first time, beating Russia on penalties in the final after a 0–0 draw. Les Red Flames remportent la Pinatar Cup face à la Russie, le tout premier trophée de leur histoire
Mertens went on to contribute to Belgium's successful qualification for UEFA Women's Euro 2025 via the play-offs, and was selected in the squad for both legs of the play-off final against Ukraine.
On 11 June 2025, Mertens was called up to the Belgium squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025.
International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 7 March 2026 BSC Stadium, Budaörs, Hungary 3–0 5–0 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
Honours Belgium Pinatar Cup: 2022
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