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H. Vanaken
Club BruggeMidfielder
H. Vanaken vs Türkiye
1 game playedHans Vanaken's next match is on Thursday at 17:00 against Türkiye. See how Hans Vanaken did in earlier matches against Türkiye.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 |
TURvBEL
Thursday 17:00Thu 17:00Before the next match
Türkiye v Belgium, ThursdayWhat Türkiye allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats3 appearances at LCDM against Türkiye in their last 20 matches; league average from the UEFA Nations League.
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Odds OutliersHans Vanaken 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Hans Vanaken has appeared in 10 Pro League matches this season, totalling 893 minutes at an average rating of 7.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 10 | 893 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 7.51 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.52 |
 Champions League | 4 | 347 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 7.35 |
 Super Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| Total | 19 | 1,520 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 21 | 7.23 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Hans Vanaken has taken 17 shots with 10 on target (59% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 53 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 2.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Hans Vanaken has 2 assists and 19 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 47 minutes. Hans Vanaken has set up 21 shots for teammates, worth 1.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Hans Vanaken has completed 700 of 766 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Hans Vanaken completes 4 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
Hans Vanaken makes 10 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 89 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Hans Vanaken has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Club Brugge squad
N. Tresoldi
22 yrs#7
C. Forbs
22 yrs#9
J. Virgili Tenas
20 yrs#11
R. Vermant
22 yrs#17
W. Mike
18 yrs#27
M. Diakhon
21 yrs#67
A. Vasovic
19 yrs#77
F. Potts
23 yrs#8
H. Vetlesen26 yrs#10
C. Tsawa19 yrs#16H. Vanaken34 yrs#20
L. Audoor23 yrs#62
F. Lemaréchal
23 yrs#80
T. Nai Koren
17 yrs#85
G. Okon-Engstler17 yrs#86
24 yrs
22 yrs
Belgium squad
R. Lukaku33 yrs#9
J. Doku24 yrs#11
D. Lukébakio29 yrs#11
L. Trossard31 yrs#19
M. Godts21 yrs#22
H. Cuypers29 yrs#99
K. De Bruyne35 yrs#11
M. Keita24 yrs#16
C. De Ketelaere25 yrs#17
Y. Tielemans29 yrs#18H. Vanaken34 yrs#20
D. Moreira22 yrs#22
N. Raskin25 yrs#43
R. Lavia22 yrs#45
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 441 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7.31 |
 World Cup | 6 | 318 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 5.96 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 39 | 3,367 | 7 | 3 | 67 | 43 | 7.34 |
| Champions League | 14 | 1,260 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 18 | 7.52 |
| Super Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8.55 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 39 | 3,445 | 10 | 13 | 78 | 51 | 7.58 |
| Champions League | 12 | 1,080 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 7.25 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 110 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.17 |
| Super Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.75 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 38 | 3,349 | 5 | 8 | 55 | 53 | 7.63 |
 Europa Conference League | 16 | 1,440 | 7 | 4 | 29 | 12 | 7.18 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 40 | 3,574 | 14 | 6 | 66 | 41 | 7.48 |
| Champions League | 8 | 704 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6.94 |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.93 |
| Super Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 39 | 3,286 | 11 | 9 | 60 | 47 | 7.47 |
| Champions League | 6 | 540 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7.38 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 441 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 8.22 |
About Hans Vanaken
Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Hans Vanaken has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 893 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Hans Vanaken has attempted 17 shots with 10 on target, a 59% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.28 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hans Vanaken has created 19 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (100% success rate). Hans Vanaken has contributed 19 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hans Vanaken has registered 10 tackles (7 won), 7 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 700 from 766 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Hans Vanaken has won 23 of 49 total duels.
Discipline
Hans Vanaken has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 6.
About Hans Vanaken
Hans Vanaken is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Club Brugge in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Hans Vanaken is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 24 August 1992.
Most recent appearance
Hans Vanaken's most recent match was at home against Anderlecht on January 24th. Club Brugge drew 1-1. Hans Vanaken played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 6 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 8.09.
Recent matches
- January 24th1-1 drawvsAnderlecht(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 8.09)
- December 20th1-2 winatPSV(90 mins, rating 7.38)
- April 1st2-4 winatZulte-Waregem(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.22)
- January 8th3-2 winvsSint-Truiden(90 mins, rating 7.03)
- July 11th3-0 winvsLens(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.38)
Next fixture
Hans Vanaken and Club Brugge are next in action on June 25th against Mechelen in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mechelen vs Club Brugge match preview.
Teammates at Club Brugge
Hans Vanaken currently plays alongside Brandon Mechele, Carlos Forbs, Matteo Dams, Axl De Corte, Gianluca Okon-Engstler, Tian Nai Koren, Samba Coulibaly, Joaquin Seys, Yann Sommer, Andrej Vasovic, Nordin Jackers, Kyriani Sabbe, Jan Virgili Tenas, Jorne Spileers, Hans Vanaken, Nicolò Tresoldi, Han-beom Lee, Argus Vanden Driessche, Wisdom Mike, Cheveyo Tsawa, Freddie Potts, Lynnt Audoor, Hugo Vetlesen, Romeo Vermant, Félix Lemaréchal, Hugo Siquet, Mamadou Diakhon and Joel Ordóñez at Club Brugge.