Player: Hans Vanaken

• Full name: Hans Vanaken
• Date of birth: 24 August 1992
• Place of birth: Lier, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder
• Current club: Club Brugge (as of last update)
• Squad number: 20 (number has varied by season)

Career summary

• Youth clubs: Started at KSK Malderen, then moved to Lierse SK youth system.
• Early senior career: Broke into professional football with Lommel United (2011–2014), developing as a goal-scoring midfielder.
• K.V. Mechelen (2014–2016): Gained attention with strong performances and playmaking ability in the Belgian Pro League.
• Club Brugge (2016–present): Transferred to Club Brugge where he became a key creative and goal-scoring midfielder. Helped the club to multiple Belgian Pro League titles and featured in UEFA Champions League and Europa League campaigns.

Playing style and strengths

• Technically gifted with excellent vision and passing range.
• Strong goal threat from midfield—good shooting from distance and arriving late in the box.
• Set-piece taker: capable from free kicks and corners.
• High work-rate and good positioning that helps both in attack and defensive transitions.

International career

• Belgium national team: Earned caps for Belgium, featuring mainly as a squad/rotation option during qualification cycles and friendlies.

Notable honours (selected)

• Belgian Pro League: multiple titles with Club Brugge (seasons including 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21 — check latest seasons for updates).
• Belgian Golden Shoe / Player awards: Has received individual recognition for his performances in Belgium (multiple nominations and awards in various seasons).

Career statistics (high-level)

• Club appearances and goals: Hundreds of appearances across Belgian clubs, with a notable goalscoring record for a midfielder at Club Brugge. Exact totals change season to season.
• International caps/goals: Several caps for Belgium; specific totals vary over time.

Notes: The above reflects Hans Vanaken's profile primarily during his time at Club Brugge. For the most current club status, squad number, season statistics, and honours, consult an up-to-date source such as Club Brugge's official site, national team records, or major football databases (Transfermarkt, Soccerway, UEFA).