Club Brugge KV, often simply referred to as Club Brugge, is a Belgian professional football club based in Bruges. Founded in 1891, it's one of the most successful and popular clubs in Belgium, boasting a rich history filled with domestic dominance and notable European runs.
Domestically, Club Brugge has won the Belgian Pro League 19 times, second only to Anderlecht, and has lifted the Belgian Cup 11 times, a record they share with Anderlecht. They also hold the record for the most Belgian Super Cup wins, with 17 titles. This sustained success has cemented their place as one of the "big three" in Belgian football, alongside Anderlecht and Standard Liège.
Beyond their domestic achievements, Club Brugge has made a name for themselves in European competitions. They reached the final of the UEFA Cup in 1976 and the European Cup (now UEFA Champions League) in 1978, unfortunately losing both to Liverpool. Despite these setbacks, they remain the only Belgian club to have reached the final of the European Cup. More recently, they reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023-24, showcasing their continued ambition on the continental stage.
Over the years, Club Brugge has been home to many talented players who have become legends in their own right. Some notable names include Jan Ceulemans, a prolific goalscorer and Belgian national team legend, Ivan Perišić, a versatile winger known for his powerful runs and pinpoint crosses, and Daniel Amokachi, a Nigerian striker who made history by scoring the first-ever goal in the UEFA Champions League. Club Brugge has also seen numerous skilled managers at its helm, including Ernst Happel, a legendary Austrian coach who led the club to its most successful era in the 1970s, and Georges Leekens, a Belgian manager known for his tactical prowess.
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