Club Brugge are one of Belgium’s established forces, founded in 1891 and based at the Jan Breydelstadion. They sit second in the Pro League during the 2026-27 season, with a squad valued at around £197.5m by Transfermarkt.
Their profile is that of a young, deep group: 35 players, with an average age of 23. Nicolò Tresoldi leads their scoring with four goals, while Carlos Forbs, Mamadou Diakhon, Brandon Mechele and Hans Vanaken have also contributed.
At home, Brugge have been notably efficient, averaging two goals scored and none conceded per match. Their away numbers are still respectable, with two goals scored and one conceded on average, and they have struck first inside 20 minutes in five of 18 league matches.
Recent league form has been strong despite a 2-1 defeat at Gent, with wins over Cercle Brugge, Oud-Heverlee Leuven, Kortrijk, Mechelen and Westerlo immediately before it. They have also reached the Super Cup final and competed in the Champions League league phase.
For Celtic supporters, Brugge represent a serious Belgian opponent: youthful, well-resourced, defensively tidy at home, and currently operating near the top of their domestic league.
