Dries Mertens Biography

Dries Mertens, nicknamed "Ciro", is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker or winger for the Belgium national team.

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Born: 6 May 1987 (age 35 years), Leuven, Belgium

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Current teams: Galatasaray S.K. (#10 / Forward), Belgium national football team (#14 / Forward)

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Spouse: Katrin Kerkhofs (m. 2015)

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Parents: Herman Mertens, Marijke Van Kampen

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