Benjamin Pauwels


Benjamin Pauwels is a Belgian footballer who plays as a left winger for Dutch club Volendam, on loan from Spanish club Leganés.

Club career

Pauwels began his career with Gent, but suffered a knee injury in August 2022 which sidelined him for six months. Upon returning, he played for the under-21 squad and also for Jong Gent in the Division 1.
On 8 August 2023, Pauwels signed a two-year contract with Challenger Pro League side Beerschot, after a trial period. On 14 June of the following year, he moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Eerste Divisie side SC Cambuur.
On 21 July 2025, Pauwels switched teams and countries again, after agreeing to a four-year deal with CD Leganés in the Spanish Segunda División. The following 2 February, he moved to Volendam on loan.

International career

On 14 March 2025, Pauwels was called up to the Belgium under-21 team for two friendlies. He scored on his debut against Sweden six days later.