Hans Vanaken, born on 24 August 1992 (age 33), is a Belgian attacking midfielder whose senior career has been shaped overwhelmingly at Club Brugge. Wearing the number 20, he has been a long-term fixture in their midfield rather than a passing contributor.
His league record at Brugge explains the point plainly enough: 327 appearances and 90 goals across 12 seasons. That is a heavy attacking return for a midfielder of his type, built less on noise than on steady end product. His most productive league campaign came in 2019-2020, when he scored 13 times in 29 appearances.
Vanaken has remained central to Brugge in 2025-2026. He has made 29 league appearances, scoring four times, and 59 appearances in all competitions with 10 goals. That includes Champions League involvement, where he has added two goals in 10 matches.
He has also continued to feature for Belgium this season, scoring in World Cup and European qualifying appearances. His current market value is around £6m, according to Transfermarkt.
Vanaken’s career is a straightforward one to read: a Belgian international, a durable Club Brugge regular, and a midfielder whose goals have long made him more than just a neat presence between the lines.
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