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26.8
23.9%
Ratingi
46.5
10.7%
Seasoni
5
Valuei

Profile

Full nameHans Vanaken
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityBelgium
Age33
Date of birth24 Aug 1992
BirthplaceNeerpelt
Height195 cm
Shirt number#20
ClubClub Brugge KV
Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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39
Appearances
7
Goals
3
Assists
3373
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Club Brugge KV.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Jupiler Pro League397333737.45
UEFA Champions League144412607.73

Scout report

Experienced headDefensive midfielder

H. Vanaken is a 33-year-old defensive midfielder at Club Brugge KV, enjoying a standout season — 7 goals and 3 assists in 39 appearances, a Season grade of 47, top 10% of Jupiler Pro League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 26.8, ranking 281st of 311 in the Jupiler Pro League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (93.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Vanaken.

Judged on this season alone, Vanaken graded 47 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 11% of the 58 defensive midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League, on 7 goals, 3 assists and 2.001 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 52 → 47). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 27, 55th of 58 of the 58 defensive midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League. At 33 Vanaken is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 5 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2023/24 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2023/24Holding levelRemarkably consistent
Current potential55th of 58 defensive midfielders · Jupiler Pro LeagueCurrent seasonTop 11% defensive midfielders · Jupiler Pro League6th-best defensive midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League281st in the Jupiler Pro League · potential55th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League
26.8
Ratingi
55th of 58 defensive midfielders
46.5
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
93.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
2
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Club Brugge KV finished 1st of 6 · a title-challenging side

2
Def. / 90
40
Tackles
23
Interceptions
11
Clean sheets

2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 39 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 6) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 7 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 93.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.27 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 26.8, Vanaken carries the 55th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League of 58. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).

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Transfer news

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