Hans Vanaken
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Hans Vanaken 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Hans Vanaken has appeared in 39 Pro League matches this season, totalling 3,367 minutes at an average rating of 7.34. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 54 | 4,717 | 12 | 7 | 100 | 63 | 7.41 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.27 | 66 |
| Shots | 58 | 1.60 | 66 |
| Shots on target | 22 | 0.60 | 71 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.32 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.21 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 0.48 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 20 | 0.53 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 67 | 1.80 | 83 |
| Chances created | 55 | 1.47 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 15 | 0.40 | 85 |
Hans Vanaken has taken 58 shots with 22 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Hans Vanaken has 3 assists and 67 key passes , creating 15 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2620 | 70.00 | 100 |
| Accurate passes | 2320 | 62.00 | 100 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Long balls won | 162 | 4.33 | 97 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 79 |
| Accurate crosses | 17 | 0.45 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 426 | 11.39 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 356 | 9.52 | 95 |
Hans Vanaken has completed 2320 of 2620 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 17 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 100th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.43 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 36 | 0.96 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 40 |
| Duels won | 156 | 4.17 | 37 |
| Aerials won | 74 | 1.98 | 87 |
| Touches | 3145 | 84.10 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 428 | 11.44 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 27 | 0.72 | 39 |
| Fouls won | 29 | 0.78 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 37 | 0.99 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 0.37 | 33 |
Hans Vanaken completes 16 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 156 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 1.15 | 12 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 0.67 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 0.61 | 21 |
| Clearances | 55 | 1.47 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 195 | 5.21 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.05 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Hans Vanaken makes 43 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 55 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.48 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.05 | 12 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.03 | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 80 |
| Foul involvements | 47 | 1.26 | 7 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Hans Vanaken has committed 18 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (21 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (9) and left central midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Hans Vanaken previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Hans Vanaken has scored 7 goals and 3 assists across 39 appearances (38 starts), totalling 3367 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Hans Vanaken has attempted 58 shots with 22 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hans Vanaken has created 55 chances including 15 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 36 attempts (44% success rate). Hans Vanaken has contributed 67 key passes and 35 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hans Vanaken has registered 43 tackles (25 won), 23 interceptions, and 55 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 2320 from 2620 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Hans Vanaken has won 156 of 286 total duels.
Discipline
Hans Vanaken has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 29.
About Hans Vanaken
Hans Vanaken is a 33-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 away at Spain on July 8th. Club Brugge lost 2-1. Hans Vanaken played 60 minutes with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
- July 8th2-1 lossatSpain(60 mins, rating 6.53)
- February 20th1-4 winatUnited States(69 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.99)
- December 28th3-2 winvsSenegal(63 mins, rating 6.54)
- February 7th1-5 winatNew Zealand(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.87)
- July 1st0-0 drawvsIran(32 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Hans Vanaken and Club Brugge are next in action on December 16th against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Super Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Club Brugge vs Union Saint-Gilloise match preview.
Teammates at Club Brugge
Hans Vanaken currently plays alongside Andrej Vasovic, Joaquin Seys, Gustaf Nilsson, Cisse Sandra, Raphael Onyedika, Tian Nai Koren, Gianluca Okon, Joel Ordóñez, Axl De Corte, Jorne Spileers, Félix Lemaréchal, Lynnt Audoor, Hans Vanaken, Hugo Siquet, Shandre Campbell, Bjorn Meijer, Christos Tzolis, Brandon Mechele, Romeo Vermant, Mamadou Diakhon, Kyriani Sabbe, Carlos Forbs, Vince Osuji, Yann Sommer, Hugo Vetlesen, Nicolò Tresoldi, Argus Vanden Driessche, Nordin Jackers, Cheveyo Tsawa and Ludovit Reis at Club Brugge.