Rafael van der Vaart, a former Dutch international, has expressed his admiration for Hans Vanaken, the Belgian midfielder who plays for Club Brugge. Van der Vaart initially thought Vanaken appeared hasty on the pitch, but has since changed his opinion after witnessing the midfielder's impressive performances. "He proves that I was completely wrong," Van der Vaart said. Van der Vaart praised Vanaken's control and football knowledge, stating that he plays with a lot of control and football knowledge in every match. Vanaken has been playing for Club Brugge since 2015, where he has accumulated 570 games, scoring 152 goals and providing 115 assists. He also impressed during the last World Cup.
Rafael van der Vaart praises Hans Vanaken's control and football knowledge
Rafael van der Vaart has expressed his admiration for Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken, stating that he has been proven wrong in his initial assessment of the player. This comes from a recent interview with Van der Vaart on Ziggo Sport.
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