Hans Vanaken
Belgium/M/
BelgiumPlayer 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
KSC Lokeren
Club Brugge4250000€
Transfer
2013/06/30
KVSK LommelKSC Lokeren175000€
Transfer
2010/06/30
Lommel SK U19KVSK LommelSigned
2008/06/30
Lommel SK U17Lommel SK U19Signed
2007/06/30
Lommel SK YouthLommel SK U17Signed
2006/06/30
Jong PSV Eindhoven YouthLommel SK YouthSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Belgium
UEFA Nations League2024-2025
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
110
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
52
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
3
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
2
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
0