Born in Antwerp, Belgium, Arthur Van Doren had a great ambition to play hockey since an early age. He advanced through the ranks thanks to his effort and tenacity, eventually winning a berth on the Belgian national squad.
In 2012, he and his Belgian hockey team won the national hockey championship, and the Belgium Hockey Association awarded him the Golden Stick, a junior men’s player category. Arthur Van Doren played for multiple clubs from 2018 to 2024 after receiving the FIH Player of the Year award in 2017. During that time, he assisted the Belgian team in winning a gold medal at the European Championship in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and a silver medal at the Summer Olympics in 2016.
Arthur’s accomplishments on the field are evidence of his diligence. Arthur Van Doren, a defender for the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, is committed to helping his side win the next championships. Arthur Van Doren is without a doubt one of the most thrilling players to watch in the Indian hockey league because of his lightning-fast speed, extraordinary talent, and unwavering work ethic.
INTERNATIONAL CAPS
247
INTERNATIONAL GOALS
19
Olympic Games 2016, 2020, 2024
World Cup 2014, 2018, 2023
FIH Hockey Pro League 2019, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
EuroHockey Championships 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
Hockey World League Final 2017
FIH Best Player of the Year 2017, 2018
FIH Rising Star of the Year 2016, 2017
FIH World Cup Best Player 2018
Golden Stick Belgium 2014, 2016, 2017
EuroHockey Championship Player of the Tournament 2017