BRUGES, BELGIUM — Club Brugge have opened the voting process for their August Player of the Month award, giving supporters the opportunity to decide which player stood out most during the opening month of the 2026/27 Belgian Pro League campaign.
The club’s social-media post invites supporters to answer a simple question: “Who ruled the month in August?” The accompanying graphic features five players competing for the monthly honour: goalkeeper Yann Sommer, defender Lee Han-Beom, captain Hans Vanaken, centre-back Brandon Mechele, and forward Carlos Forbs.
The vote is being conducted through the club’s Player of the Month platform, with the graphic directing supporters to potm.clubbrugge.be.
The shortlist comes after an eventful August for the Belgian champions. Club Brugge began the new league campaign strongly, winning three of their first four league matches before suffering a 2-1 defeat away to Gent on August 30. The club’s first three league victories came against Kortrijk, OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge.
The performances of the five nominees reflect different aspects of Club Brugge’s early-season campaign. Sommer has provided experience and goalkeeping stability, Han-Beom has quickly established himself in the defence, Vanaken has continued to provide leadership in midfield, Mechele has combined defensive reliability with a goal, while Forbs has been one of the team’s most productive attacking players.
The vote therefore presents supporters with a genuine choice between experience, defensive strength, leadership and attacking creativity.
Club Brugge’s August campaign
The timing of the award vote is significant because August represented the beginning of a new chapter for Club Brugge.
The club entered the 2026/27 campaign as Belgian champions and had undergone significant changes during the summer transfer window. Several important players departed, while the club brought in a number of new faces.
Among the most notable arrivals was Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer, who joined Club Brugge after his time at Inter. The club also recruited South Korean defender Lee Han-Beom, English midfielder Freddie Potts and other players as it reshaped the squad.
The club’s current squad lists Sommer as its No. 1 goalkeeper, with Han-Beom among the defenders and Vanaken, Mechele and Forbs continuing as important members of the first team.
August was therefore not simply another month on the football calendar. It was the first major test of how quickly Club Brugge could adapt to the changes made during the summer.
The results were encouraging.
Club Brugge defeated Kortrijk 3-0 on August 7, followed that result with another 3-0 victory against OH Leuven on August 15, and then beat Cercle Brugge 1-0 on August 23.
The run came to an end against Gent, where Club Brugge lost 2-1 on August 30.
Despite the defeat, the club finished August with three victories from four league matches, scoring eight goals and conceding only two in those four matches. The club therefore entered September with nine points from a possible 12.
That record provides the background to the Player of the Month vote.
Yann Sommer: Experience Between the Posts
One of the most interesting names on the shortlist is Yann Sommer.
The experienced Swiss goalkeeper arrived at Club Brugge during the summer following his spell with Inter, taking over a position that had been occupied for years by former Club Brugge goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
Sommer’s arrival immediately gave the Belgian champions an experienced presence at the back.
The goalkeeper is 37 and has spent much of his career competing at the highest level of European football. His experience with clubs such as Borussia Mönchengladbach and Inter, as well as his international career with Switzerland, makes him one of the most experienced players in the Club Brugge squad.
His start to life in Belgium has been impressive.
Sommer started all four of Club Brugge’s league matches in August. According to current statistical records, he played the full 90 minutes in each of those matches.
His performances helped Club Brugge keep clean sheets against Kortrijk, OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge.
That means Sommer kept three clean sheets in his first four league appearances for the club, an impressive start for a goalkeeper who was brought in to fill the considerable gap left by Mignolet. His match ratings were also strong, including an 8.3 rating in the 1-0 victory against Cercle Brugge.
The only match in which Sommer conceded during August was the trip to Gent.
Club Brugge eventually lost that game 2-1, but Sommer still made six saves according to match statistics.
That performance underlines why he is one of the five nominees.
For a club attempting to defend its Belgian title, having a goalkeeper capable of producing important saves and organising the defence is crucial.
Sommer’s experience could prove particularly valuable as Club Brugge enters the more demanding part of the season.
Lee Han-Beom Makes Immediate Impression
Another major talking point from Club Brugge’s August campaign has been the introduction of South Korean defender Lee Han-Beom.
The 24-year-old joined Club Brugge from Danish side Midtjylland at the beginning of August. His arrival was part of the club’s effort to strengthen its defensive options following a summer of significant squad changes.
Han-Beom did not take long to become an important part of the starting XI.
He started Club Brugge’s first four league matches of the season, playing 90 minutes in each.
That means the South Korean defender accumulated 360 minutes of league football during August.
More importantly, three of those four matches ended with Club Brugge keeping clean sheets.
Club Brugge defeated Kortrijk 3-0, OH Leuven 3-0 and Cercle Brugge 1-0 while Han-Beom was on the pitch.
The defender also started against Gent in the final league match of the month.
Although Club Brugge eventually lost that match 2-1, Han-Beom remained on the field for the entire game.
His immediate integration into the starting lineup is particularly noteworthy because he had only joined the club at the beginning of August.
Instead of spending weeks adapting to Belgian football from the sidelines, Han-Beom quickly became part of Ivan Leko’s preferred defensive structure.
The statistics show that he was involved in all four of Club Brugge’s August league matches.
His role is especially important because the club is trying to maintain defensive consistency while simultaneously introducing several new players.
For supporters, Han-Beom’s nomination represents more than simply the performance of an individual defender.
It is also recognition of how quickly a new signing can become part of a title-challenging team.
Hans Vanaken Continues to Lead Club Brugge
If there is one player whose name immediately represents Club Brugge’s recent success, it is Hans Vanaken.
The Belgian midfielder remains one of the central figures at the club and continues to wear the captain’s armband.
Even after another major summer of squad changes, Vanaken remains a key part of the team’s midfield structure.
He started all four of Club Brugge’s league matches in August, serving as captain in each of them.
Vanaken’s influence is not limited to goals and assists.
His importance comes from his ability to control the tempo of matches, distribute the ball, provide leadership and help organise the team’s attacking play.
During August, he played 82 minutes against Kortrijk, 90 against OH Leuven, 90 against Cercle Brugge and 90 against Gent.
The captain also scored Club Brugge’s only goal in the 2-1 defeat to Gent on August 30.
His goal came in the 40th minute, temporarily putting Club Brugge on the scoresheet before Gent eventually turned the match around.
That goal also demonstrated the kind of responsibility Vanaken continues to carry.
Even in a match that Club Brugge ultimately lost, the captain was able to step forward and contribute offensively.
His nomination is therefore unsurprising.
The 2026/27 campaign represents another season in which Club Brugge will depend heavily on his experience.
At 34, Vanaken is among the senior figures in the squad, but his continued involvement shows that the club still considers him an important part of its plans.
The midfielder’s presence also gives the younger players around him a leader capable of helping them adapt to the pressure of competing for trophies.
Brandon Mechele: Defensive Leader and Goal Contributor
Another familiar face on the shortlist is Brandon Mechele.
The Belgian centre-back is one of Club Brugge’s longest-serving players and has become one of the defining figures of the club’s successful modern era.
Mechele is a product of Club Brugge’s academy and has spent most of his professional career with the club.
He is known for his defensive reliability, physical strength and ability to read the game.
During August, however, he offered more than defensive stability.
Mechele scored in Club Brugge’s 3-0 victory over OH Leuven on August 15.
The centre-back started all four league matches during the month and played 90 minutes in each.
His goal against Leuven was particularly useful because it came during a comfortable victory in which Club Brugge eventually scored three times.
The defender therefore contributed directly to the team’s attacking output while continuing to perform his primary defensive responsibilities.
Club Brugge’s defensive record during the first three league matches of August was excellent.
The team did not concede against Kortrijk, OH Leuven or Cercle Brugge.
Mechele was present in the starting lineup for all three of those clean-sheet victories.
That consistency explains why supporters could reasonably argue for him to win the award.
His nomination also highlights the importance of defenders in a competition that often receives more attention for goals and attacking performances.
Carlos Forbs: The Attacking Threat
The fifth nominee is Carlos Forbs, one of Club Brugge’s most dangerous attacking players.
Forbs has quickly become an important part of the team’s attacking structure.
The Portuguese forward operates primarily on the right side and brings speed, dribbling ability and direct attacking movement.
His August statistics make a strong case for his inclusion on the shortlist.
Current season data credits Forbs with one goal and two assists in the Belgian Pro League, alongside a high average rating.
Two of his most notable performances came in consecutive victories.
Against OH Leuven on August 15, Forbs recorded an assist during the 3-0 victory.
He followed that performance with another assist in the 1-0 victory over Cercle Brugge on August 23.
His rating against OH Leuven was particularly strong, with FotMob giving him an 8.5 rating for the match. Against Cercle Brugge, he received an 8.3 rating.
These performances helped make Forbs one of the most productive attacking players in the Club Brugge squad during the opening month.
However, August ended on a disappointing note for him.
Forbs was sent off during the 2-1 defeat against Gent on August 30.
The red card meant the forward’s month finished with controversy, but it does not erase his contributions during the club’s three victories earlier in August.
His nomination gives attacking-minded supporters a clear candidate to back.
While Sommer, Han-Beom and Mechele represent defensive stability and Vanaken represents leadership and midfield control, Forbs represents the attacking side of Club Brugge’s early-season success.
A Five-Man Contest With Different Strengths
The interesting aspect of this Player of the Month vote is that the five nominees represent almost every major area of the pitch.
Yann Sommer represents goalkeeping and experience.
Lee Han-Beom represents defensive strength and a successful introduction to the team.
Hans Vanaken represents leadership, midfield control and goals.
Brandon Mechele represents defensive consistency combined with an ability to contribute in front of goal.
Carlos Forbs represents attacking creativity and directness.
That makes the vote difficult to predict.
Supporters who place greater importance on clean sheets could favour Sommer.
Those impressed by Han-Beom’s immediate adaptation could choose the South Korean.
Vanaken’s supporters can point to his leadership and his goal against Gent.
Mechele’s supporters can highlight his defensive reliability and goal against OH Leuven.
Forbs’ supporters can point to his attacking output and two assists.
There is no obvious choice.
Club Brugge’s Strong Start Despite Summer Changes
The Player of the Month vote also provides an opportunity to examine Club Brugge’s wider summer transformation.
The club entered the season after winning the Belgian championship, but the squad was not unchanged.
The summer saw important departures and several new arrivals.
Sommer arrived from Inter.
Han-Beom arrived from Midtjylland.
Freddie Potts arrived from West Ham.
Jan Virgili joined from Mallorca.
The club also made additional moves as it attempted to strengthen the squad for the new campaign.
Transfer records show that Club Brugge brought in a number of new players during the summer while also losing important members of the previous squad.
That made the beginning of the 2026/27 season particularly important.
A poor start could have created questions about whether the changes had weakened the champions.
Instead, Club Brugge won three of its first four league matches.
The opening 3-0 victory over Kortrijk immediately provided encouragement.
The 3-0 win against OH Leuven reinforced that positive feeling.
The 1-0 victory against Cercle Brugge then demonstrated that the team could also win a tighter contest.
The 2-1 defeat against Gent was a setback, but it did not erase the progress made earlier in the month.
Three Clean Sheets in Four Matches
One of the biggest stories from Club Brugge’s August campaign was the defensive record.
Across the first four league games, the club conceded only twice.
The first three matches all ended in clean sheets.
That defensive performance is particularly notable because the back line included a new central defender in Han-Beom and a new goalkeeper in Sommer.
The partnership between the goalkeeper and defence therefore appears to have developed quickly.
Against Kortrijk, Club Brugge won 3-0.
Against OH Leuven, the score was again 3-0.
Against Cercle Brugge, the team won 1-0.
Only Gent managed to score against Club Brugge during the month, winning 2-1.
The results suggest that the team had a solid defensive foundation even while continuing to adapt to its new-look squad.
For a team with championship ambitions, that is an encouraging sign.
The Importance of Yann Sommer’s Arrival
The arrival of Sommer deserves special attention because of the circumstances surrounding the goalkeeper position.
Club Brugge had relied heavily on Simon Mignolet in recent years.
Mignolet was a major figure at the club and had become one of the most recognisable players in the squad.
The club therefore needed a goalkeeper capable of handling the expectations that come with replacing such an experienced figure.
Sommer’s career made him a logical candidate.
Before joining Club Brugge, he had spent time at Inter and had competed at the highest level in Italy and European competition.
His experience also includes international football with Switzerland.
His first month in Bruges suggests that the transition has been positive.
He started all four league matches and helped the club record three clean sheets.
His performance against Cercle Brugge was especially impressive, with four saves and an 8.3 FotMob rating in the 1-0 victory.
The goalkeeper’s ability to provide stability behind the defence could become increasingly important as the season progresses.
Lee Han-Beom’s Rapid Integration
For Han-Beom, August was a significant personal milestone.
He arrived at a new club, in a new league, and immediately became a starter.
There was little evidence of a long adaptation period.
Instead, the defender started the club’s first four league matches.
His arrival also came at a time when Club Brugge were rebuilding parts of their squad.
That meant his performances were being watched closely.
The defender’s ability to play 90 minutes in each of the first four league matches demonstrated the confidence placed in him by the coaching staff.
His defensive numbers were also solid.
He did not score or assist during August, but his role was never primarily about attacking production.
His responsibility was to help Club Brugge prevent goals.
The fact that the team recorded three clean sheets in the first three matches in which he started provides a strong argument in his favour.
Hans Vanaken’s Leadership Remains Crucial
The role of Vanaken may be even more important because of the changes around him.
When experienced players leave a squad, the responsibility of leadership often falls on the remaining senior figures.
Vanaken has been one of Club Brugge’s most influential players for years.
His continued presence gives the club an experienced voice on the pitch.
During August, he captained the team in all four league matches.
That consistency matters.
The captain was not simply a senior player sitting on the sidelines.
He remained directly involved in the team’s tactical and technical work.
He played in every league match and scored against Gent.
His influence extends beyond the statistics, however.
A captain’s job includes helping organise teammates, communicating with officials, controlling the rhythm of games and maintaining concentration during difficult periods.
Vanaken’s importance therefore cannot be measured purely through goals and assists.
Mechele’s Importance to the Defence
Mechele’s nomination also demonstrates the value of continuity.
While Club Brugge brought in new players during the summer, Mechele remained a familiar presence at the centre of the defence.
His knowledge of the club and experience at the highest level of Belgian football provide stability.
He is also one of the players who understands what it takes to compete for the Belgian title.
That experience can be particularly valuable to new arrivals.
In August, Mechele played every minute of Club Brugge’s four league matches.
He also scored against OH Leuven.
His combination of defensive reliability and attacking contribution makes him a logical candidate for the award.
For supporters who prefer to recognise players who quietly influence games rather than those who receive the most attention for attacking statistics, Mechele could be a strong choice.
Forbs Brings Creativity to the Attack
The attacking side of the team has also benefited from Forbs.
The forward has the ability to change the rhythm of a game.
His pace allows Club Brugge to attack spaces behind defenders, while his dribbling ability gives the team another way of breaking down defensive blocks.
His two assists during August demonstrate that he was not simply creating chances for himself.
He was also helping teammates.
The assists against OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge came during victories, making them particularly valuable.
Forbs therefore played a direct role in Club Brugge collecting points.
His attacking contribution becomes even more significant when considered alongside the team’s defensive strength.
A team can keep clean sheets, but it still needs players capable of creating and converting opportunities.
Forbs provides that attacking dimension.
The Gent Defeat Changes the Conversation
Club Brugge’s final match of August against Gent added an interesting twist to the Player of the Month discussion.
Before the game, Club Brugge had won three consecutive league matches.
The team had also kept three consecutive clean sheets.
Then came a 2-1 defeat.
Vanaken scored for Club Brugge, but Gent eventually secured the victory.
Forbs was sent off during the match, while Sommer made six saves.
The defeat means that Club Brugge did not complete a perfect August.
However, the team still finished the month with nine points from four league matches.
The loss also demonstrates why the Player of the Month vote is not simply about choosing a player from an unbeaten team.
Individual performances can still be recognised even when the team loses.
What Makes a Player of the Month?
The award raises an interesting question for supporters: What should determine the best player of the month?
Should it be the player with the best statistics?
Should it be the player who made the biggest difference in important matches?
Should it be the player who provided leadership?
Or should the award recognise consistency across the entire month?
Each nominee has a different argument.
Sommer has three clean sheets.
Han-Beom started all four league matches.
Vanaken captained the team throughout the month and scored against Gent.
Mechele started every league game and scored against OH Leuven.
Forbs contributed goals and assists while earning strong match ratings.
The final decision will ultimately be made by supporters.
Supporters Now Have Their Say
Club Brugge’s decision to put the award to a fan vote gives supporters a direct role in recognising individual performances.
The club’s Player of the Month awards have previously been decided through supporter voting.
In September 2025, for example, Joaquin Seys won the club’s Player of the Month award after receiving 70 percent of the votes, ahead of Christos Tzolis and Hans Vanaken.
That history shows that the Club Brugge monthly award is more than a simple statistical ranking.
It reflects the opinion of the supporters.
That means the winner will not necessarily be the player with the most goals.
A goalkeeper can win.
A defender can win.
A midfielder can win.
An attacker can win.
The question is ultimately which player supporters believe made the strongest overall contribution.
Why the Vote Matters for the New Season
The August Player of the Month vote also comes at an important point in Club Brugge’s season.
The Belgian champions are not only attempting to defend their domestic title.
They are also preparing for another demanding European campaign.
Club Brugge’s schedule shows a Champions League league-phase fixture against Aston Villa coming up on September 8.
That means the club’s early-season performances have consequences beyond the domestic league.
The players who have established themselves during August could be crucial during the next stage of the campaign.
Sommer’s European experience could become valuable.
Han-Beom will have opportunities to demonstrate his defensive ability at a higher level.
Vanaken will once again be expected to provide leadership.
Mechele’s experience could be vital in major matches.
Forbs will be expected to provide attacking threat.
The Player of the Month award therefore comes at a moment when Club Brugge are beginning to establish the identity of their new team.
A New Era Under Ivan Leko
The early-season performances also come under the management of Ivan Leko.
The Croatian coach has the task of managing a squad that underwent significant changes during the summer.
The team’s August starting lineups show a clear structure.
Sommer was in goal.
Han-Beom and Mechele formed part of the defensive core.
Vanaken remained a central midfield leader.
Forbs provided attacking quality.
The team also relied on players such as Joaquin Seys, Kyriani Sabbe, Hugo Vetlesen, Freddie Potts, Mamadou Diakhon and Nicolò Tresoldi.
That combination of experienced players and newer additions gives Club Brugge a different look.
The challenge for Leko is to make the squad function as one team.
The August results suggest that the process has started positively.
Nicolò Tresoldi Also Deserves Mention
Although Tresoldi is not one of the five players shown in the Player of the Month graphic, his contribution should not be overlooked.
The Italian forward scored Club Brugge’s winning goal against Cercle Brugge on August 23.
He also scored against OH Leuven during the 3-0 victory.
Current team statistics list Tresoldi as Club Brugge’s leading scorer at this early stage of the season.
His absence from the five-man shortlist will therefore give supporters another talking point.
It demonstrates that a Player of the Month nomination does not necessarily include every player who made a major contribution during the month.
Club Brugge’s attack has several players capable of producing important moments.
Forbs’ inclusion reflects his creative contribution, while Tresoldi’s goals show another dimension of the attack.
A Competitive Club Brugge Squad
The five-man shortlist also demonstrates the depth of the Club Brugge squad.
The club currently has experienced players such as Sommer, Vanaken and Mechele alongside younger talents and recent arrivals.
The official Pro League squad list includes Sommer, Han-Beom, Mechele, Vanaken, Potts, Forbs and Tresoldi among others.
This depth could become important as the season develops.
Domestic football requires consistency.
European competition demands additional matches.
Injuries, suspensions and fixture congestion can test the strength of a squad.
Club Brugge will therefore need contributions from players across the team rather than depending on one individual.
The Player of the Month vote reflects that reality.
There are five different candidates because there have been several different contributors.
The Numbers Behind August
Looking strictly at the team’s league results, Club Brugge’s August can be summarised simply:
Four matches.
Three wins.
One defeat.
Eight goals scored.
Two goals conceded.
Three clean sheets.
Nine points collected.
Those numbers provide a strong foundation for the new campaign.
The victories over Kortrijk, OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge demonstrated that Club Brugge could combine attacking output with defensive discipline.
The defeat against Gent showed that there is still room for improvement.
The team’s performance in September and beyond will determine whether the strong start becomes the foundation for another title challenge.
Who Should Win?
The answer depends on what supporters value most.
If the award is about reliability, Sommer has an excellent case.
Three clean sheets in four league matches is an impressive start for a goalkeeper entering a new club.
If the award is about adaptation, Han-Beom has a strong argument.
He arrived in August and immediately became a regular starter.
If the award is about leadership, Vanaken may be the obvious choice.
He captained the team throughout the month and scored against Gent.
If the award is about all-round defensive contribution, Mechele deserves serious consideration.
He played every league match and scored against OH Leuven.
If the award is about attacking creativity, Forbs has one of the strongest cases.
His assists helped Club Brugge secure victories, and his performances against OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge were among his best of the month.
There is therefore no easy answer.
The Case for Sommer
Supporters voting for Sommer could argue that the goalkeeper was the foundation of Club Brugge’s strong defensive record.
The club needed someone capable of replacing a legendary figure in Mignolet.
Sommer stepped into the role immediately.
He played all four league games.
He helped produce three clean sheets.
He also made six saves in the defeat to Gent.
The goalkeeper’s experience and calmness could become increasingly important as Club Brugge enters the Champions League.
The Case for Han-Beom
Han-Beom’s case is built around his immediate impact.
Joining a new club is never easy.
Joining the reigning Belgian champions and immediately becoming a starter is even more demanding.
Yet Han-Beom started four league matches during August.
He helped Club Brugge keep clean sheets against Kortrijk, OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge.
His performances suggest that the defender has quickly adapted to Leko’s system.
For supporters who enjoy recognising emerging players, Han-Beom could be the most attractive candidate.
The Case for Vanaken
Vanaken’s case is different.
He is not a new arrival.
He is not an emerging youngster.
He is the captain and one of the club’s most established stars.
His value comes from consistency.
He started all four league games and continued to provide leadership in midfield.
His goal against Gent also ensured that he directly contributed to the team’s scoring during August.
For many supporters, his experience alone makes him a natural contender.
The Case for Mechele
Mechele’s argument is based on defensive stability and leadership.
He has spent years at Club Brugge and understands the demands of playing for the club.
He was a regular starter throughout August.
He also scored against OH Leuven.
The fact that Club Brugge kept three clean sheets in their first three league matches makes the defensive players particularly important.
Mechele was one of the constants behind that record.
The Case for Forbs
Forbs offers perhaps the most obvious attacking argument.
The winger contributed assists during important victories.
He recorded an assist against OH Leuven and another against Cercle Brugge.
His performances also earned high individual ratings.
Forbs therefore had a direct influence on Club Brugge’s attacking production.
The red card against Gent will be a negative point in his month, but it does not erase what he achieved during the earlier matches.
What Happens Next?
Once the supporter voting closes, Club Brugge are expected to announce the winner.
For now, there is no confirmed winner.
That distinction is important.
The image circulating online is a voting announcement, not an announcement that one of the five players has already won the award.
Supporters are being asked to choose their preferred Player of the Month.
The five candidates shown in the graphic are:
- Yann Sommer
- Lee Han-Beom
- Hans Vanaken
- Brandon Mechele
- Carlos Forbs
The eventual winner will depend on the supporters’ votes.
Club Brugge Fans Face a Difficult Decision
The shortlist reflects a month in which Club Brugge produced several strong individual performances.
It would be easy to choose a player based solely on goals.
But football is rarely that simple.
Without Sommer’s saves, defensive performances can be wasted.
Without Han-Beom and Mechele’s defensive work, the goalkeeper cannot keep clean sheets.
Without Vanaken’s leadership, the midfield could lose control.
Without Forbs’ creativity, the attack could struggle to create opportunities.
Football is a collective sport, and the five nominees each represent a different part of Club Brugge’s success.
That is what makes the vote interesting.
Conclusion
Club Brugge’s August Player of the Month vote has opened a fresh debate among supporters as five players compete for recognition following the opening month of the 2026/27 campaign.
Yann Sommer has provided experience and three clean sheets.
Lee Han-Beom has immediately established himself as a regular starter after arriving at the club.
Hans Vanaken has continued to lead the team as captain and scored against Gent.
Brandon Mechele has provided defensive consistency and added a goal against OH Leuven.
Carlos Forbs has offered attacking creativity, including assists in victories over OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge.
Club Brugge’s overall August record — three wins and one defeat — provides a positive foundation for the season, even though the final match of the month ended in disappointment against Gent.
The bigger story, however, is the way the club has begun adapting to a new-look squad.
With major summer changes, new signings and a new season bringing fresh expectations, the performances of players such as Sommer and Han-Beom could prove just as important as the continued contributions of established leaders such as Vanaken and Mechele.
Forbs, meanwhile, gives the team a different attacking dimension.
The decision now belongs to the supporters.
Who ruled August?
Was it the experienced goalkeeper?
The new defensive arrival?
The captain?
The defensive leader?
Or the attacking creator?
Club Brugge supporters can cast their vote through the club’s Player of the Month platform at .
For now, the race remains open — and the final decision will come from the fans.
