
Hans Vanaken
Club Brugge/M/
Player Info
Hans Vanaken is the towering Belgian attacking midfielder and captain who has become a modern legend at Club Brugge. Standing at 194cm, Vanaken combines a formidable physical presence with exceptional technical skill, vision, and a potent goal threat from midfield. His entire professional career has been spent in Belgium, with his defining chapter beginning in 2015 when he joined Brugge from fellow Pro League side KSC Lokeren. Since then, he has been the creative heartbeat of the most successful Belgian team of his era. Vanaken has led Club Brugge to multiple Belgian Pro League titles and domestic cups, often finishing as the team's top scorer from his advanced midfield role. His individual accolades are numerous, including several Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year awards. A key figure in their regular UEFA Champions League campaigns, Vanaken has scored crucial goals on the European stage. Known for his late runs into the box, powerful shot, and leadership, he is the embodiment of Club Brugge's dominance and a beloved figure at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2015/06/30
4250000€
Transfer
2013/06/30
175000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
27
Games Started
27
Minutes Per Game
2430
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
4
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
40
Accurate Passes Per Game
1693
Key Passes Per Game
46
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
126
Accurate Crosses Per Game
11
Success Dribbles Per Game
8
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
29
Interceptions Per Game
13
Clearances Per Game
41
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
17
Be Fouled Per Game
22



