Hans Vanaken, born on 24 August 1992 (age 33), is a Belgian attacking midfielder whose career has been shaped almost entirely at Club Brugge. Wearing number 20, he has been a long-running presence in their midfield rather than a passing name on the teamsheet.
Across 11 seasons with Brugge, Vanaken has made 327 league appearances and scored 90 league goals, a return well above the usual output for a midfielder of his type. His most productive league campaign came in 2019-2020, when he scored 13 times in 29 appearances.
He has remained relevant in 2025-2026, not merely retained out of habit. Vanaken has made 29 league appearances and scored four league goals, while his full Club Brugge season across competitions stands at 63 appearances and 13 goals, including European and play-off contributions. He has also featured for Belgium in World Cup qualifying, with seven appearances and two goals.
His current market value is around £6m, according to Transfermarkt. Vanaken’s career is a clear case of a player staying at one major Belgian club and continuing to produce from midfield deep into his thirties.
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