Hans Vanaken, born 24 August 1992 (age 34), is a Belgian central attacking midfielder whose career is now overwhelmingly tied to Club Brugge. He wears the number 20 shirt and is valued at around £6m by Transfermarkt.
Club Brugge is where the substance of his career sits. Across 12 seasons there, Vanaken has made 333 league appearances and scored 91 league goals, a return well above the standard output for a midfielder in his role. His best league scoring season came in 2019-2020, when he scored 13 times in 29 appearances.
He has not just been a long servant, either. In 2026-2027, Vanaken remains part of the first-team picture at Club Brugge, with 27 appearances and five goals across all competitions, including six league outings and one goal. There is still a useful attacking edge there, even if the broader shape of his game is built around timing, presence and steady contribution rather than noise.
Vanaken has also continued to feature for Belgium, adding appearances in World Cup, World Cup qualifying and Nations League matches. His career is a straightforward one to read: a Belgian international midfielder, productive from advanced areas, and still relevant at the club where he has done the bulk of his work.
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