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My Take
What strikes me about Hans Vanaken is how quietly excellent he has been. Standing 194 cm, he defies the stereotype of the nimble little playmaker, yet he has anchored Club Brugge's midfield and earned a place with Belgium's national team. His 2018 Belgian football award feels less like a flash of brilliance and more like recognition of relentless consistency. I have a soft spot for footballers who build their legacy through loyalty to one club rather than chasing the spotlight, and Vanaken embodies that unglamorous, dependable greatness I find genuinely admirable. A craftsman of the Belgian game.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hans Vanaken
- Name (Japanese)
- ハンス・ファナーケン
- Reading
- はんす・ふぁなーけん
- Born
- August 24, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Neerpelt, Limburg, Belgium
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 194 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Belgian professional football awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hans Vanaken born?
Born August 24, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Hans Vanaken from?
Hans Vanaken is from Neerpelt, Limburg, Belgium.
What does Hans Vanaken do?
Hans Vanaken works as association football player.
How tall is Hans Vanaken?
Hans Vanaken is 194 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.