Player: Ruud Vormer

Nationality: Netherlands (Dutch)

Date of Birth: 2 March 1988

Position: Central / Attacking Midfielder

Current / Notable Club: Club Brugge KV (Belgium)

Career overview (selected):

• Youth clubs: Sparta Rotterdam (youth)
• AZ Alkmaar: Began professional career at AZ (debut 2006). Played as a young first-team midfielder.
• RKC Waalwijk: Loan spell to gain experience.
• FC Volendam: Short spell on loan early in career.
• Roda JC Kerkrade: Moved in 2011 — established himself in Eredivisie and gained regular starting minutes.
• Zulte Waregem: Transferred to Belgium in 2014 and performed well in the Belgian Pro League.
• Club Brugge KV: Joined in 2017. Became a key midfielder, team captain, and an influential playmaker and penalty taker. Contributed to multiple Belgian Pro League titles and domestic cups during his time at the club.

Playing style and strengths:

• Technically strong central midfielder with excellent passing range and vision.
• Energetic, good work rate and pressing intensity off the ball.
• Effective in set pieces and penalties; contributes goals and assists from midfield.
• Leadership qualities—served as captain at Club Brugge.

Honours (highlights with Club Brugge):

• Belgian Pro League titles (multiple seasons during his tenure)
• Belgian Super Cup wins
• Domestic cup final appearances

International career: Called up to the Netherlands national team on occasion; limited senior caps compared with club prominence.

Notes: This summary covers Ruud Vormer's career up through his prominent years at Club Brugge. For exact season-by-season statistics (appearances, goals, assists) or most recent club status, consult an up-to-date statistical database or the club's official site.