The ‘Sphinx of Helmond’ who became rich thanks to wallpaper in the Kremlin and dares to intervene hard: who is KV Mechelen’s new strong man?

“The sphinx of Helmond”, he is jokingly called, but one that has become rich thanks to chic wall coverings that even adorn the Kremlin. And who receives hundreds of thank you cards from supporters of Helmond Sport, the Dutch second division club that he has been keeping above water on his own for more than ten years. Meet Philippe van Esch, the new strong man of KV Mechelen.