Club Brugge KV

Club Brugge KV: History, Honours and the Power of Blue-Black

Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging, commonly known as Club Brugge KV, is one of Belgium’s most successful football clubs. Based in Bruges, West Flanders, the club was founded in 1891 and is recognised by its blue-and-black colours and the nickname Blauw-Zwart. Over more than a century, Club Brugge has developed into a major force in Belgian domestic football and a regular competitor in European competitions.

Club Brugge have won 20 Belgian league titles, including the 2025–26 championship, which secured the club’s second championship star. The team has also lifted the Belgian Cup 12 times and won the Belgian Super Cup on 18 occasions. These achievements underline the club’s sustained success across different eras of Belgian football.

The club plays its home matches at the Jan Breydel Stadium, shared with city rivals Cercle Brugge. The stadium has been the setting for many of Club Brugge’s domestic triumphs and European nights. The club has also made a significant mark in continental competition, reaching the European Cup final in 1978 and the UEFA Cup final in 1976.

With a strong domestic record, a passionate fanbase and regular participation in European football, Club Brugge remains one of Belgium’s leading clubs. Explore the team’s squad, player profiles, match statistics and competition history on CornerFlick.