Summary

Hans Vanaken (Belgium), Midfielder, 35 caps, 7 international goals, model: 7.6% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Hans Vanaken

#20 Midfielder Club Brugge (BEL) Belgium

Hans Vanaken is a 34-year-old midfielder for Club Brugge (BEL) and Belgium. He has earned 35 caps and 7 international goals for Belgium. Our model puts Belgium's title chance at 4% with a 95% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Hans has collected 5 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

35 Caps

7 Goals

7 Season goals

3 Assists

7.50 Form rating

Age34Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)Weight170 lbsMarket value€4.7M

View next match prediction See Belgium team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume Above average

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Hans Vanaken · the model’s read

Hans Vanaken brings 35 caps and 7 international goals for Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Club Brugge (BEL). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Vanaken's anytime-goalscoring probability at 7.6% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.14 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Hans Vanaken: World Cup 2026 Form

How Hans has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.6

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

6.5

Last match vs New Zealand

Holding steady

6.5

vs Egypt

10 min

6.9

vs Iran

32 min

6.5

vs New Zealand

90 min · 0G 1A

Hans Vanaken: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (67 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.6

Career baseline 7.5

2.73 Shotsper 90 min 1.59

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.57

4.77 Key passesper 90 min 1.85

— Tacklesper 90 min 1.11

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.62

4.09 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 5.08

70 Touchesper 90 min 81

At World Cup 2026, Hans is rating 6.6 — below his 7.5 career baseline.

Belgium Squad

Full squad

Hans is part of a Belgium squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group G.

Axel Witsel Midfielder 0.57 Key passes / 90

Romelu Lukaku Forward 2.84 Shots / 90

Kevin De Bruyne Midfielder 2.95 Key passes / 90

Thibaut Courtois Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Youri Tielemans Midfielder 1.83 Key passes / 90

Thomas Meunier Defender 1.55 Tackles / 90

Hans Vanaken: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Lokeren

2013 - 2015

Lommel

2008 - 2013

PSV Eindhoven

2002 - 2008

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

5 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

5× Belgian Pro League 2017-2018, 2019-2020 + 3 more

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

0 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

5× Belgian Pro League
2017-20182019-20202020-2021 +2

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Hans's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

5 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Club Brugge ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

Hans Vanaken: Quick Facts

#20Shirt number

34Age

1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)Height

170 lbsWeight

Neerpelt, BelgiumBirthplace

Club Brugge (BEL)Club

Part of the Belgium squad at World Cup 2026

Belgium team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Hans Vanaken play?

Hans Vanaken plays as a Midfielder for Club Brugge (BEL). At World Cup 2026 they represent Belgium.

How many caps does Hans Vanaken have?

Hans Vanaken has 35 international caps for Belgium, with 7 international goals.

What trophies has Hans Vanaken won?

Hans Vanaken has won 5 career honours. Notable titles include Belgian Pro League (x5).

What is Belgium's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Belgium at 4% to win World Cup 2026 and 95% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Belgium in at World Cup 2026?

Belgium are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.