About

Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging, founded on 9 April 1899, is a Belgian professional football club based in Bruges that competes in the Belgian Pro League. At Walkouts we present signed football shirts and curated memorabilia that reflect the club’s long domestic history and supporter culture, with framed shirts, limited editions and player signatures available for collectors.

The team plays its home matches at the 29,042-seat Jan Breydel Stadium, a fixture in the city since the ground opened for major matches. The stadium’s scale and provenance make later era shirts and match-day programmes particularly desirable, and home and fanshop variants from cup runs are regularly sought by regional collectors.

Cercle Brugge claimed its first national title in 1911 and added two more before the Second World War, with league wins in 1927 and 1930; the club also lifted the Belgian Cup in 1927 and 1985, giving it a total of three national titles at the top level of Belgian football. The side has represented Belgium in European tournaments on several occasions. The club is also ranked 97 in the IFFHS listing, a useful context point for modern comparative interest.

Collectors prize anniversary releases and commemorative runs, notably centenary-themed items. Early post-1970 anniversary work has produced specialist crests and limited fanshop runs that surface at auction, and specialist sellers note region-specific releases and player-issue variants when authenticating pieces. Fans commonly collect official fanshop shirts as much as match-worn pieces, and early production runs, player-issue cuts and local supplier eras are especially prized.

Specific seasons drive demand, for example the 1984-85 Belgian Cup campaign which remains a high point for signed shirts and cup-worn replicas, and the club’s title season of 1929-30 which produces sought after vintage strips. The club’s white away kit from the 1984-85 campaign is an iconic collector piece, tied to decisive cup away results and celebrated in photographic archives as the 1984-85 white away shirt, making authentic examples hard to source.

Provenance matters, collectors seek verified items from landmark years such as Centenary 1987 alongside season winners, and many pieces now include a visible COA to support authenticity. Walkouts lists signed and retail fanshop shirts alongside player-issued tees from seasons like 1929-30 and 1984-85, and each lot is described for condition and origin to help you choose framed shirts, signed jerseys and limited edition releases.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 1929–30 Green/Black First Division champions
  • 1984–85 Green/Black Belgian Cup winners
  • 2023–24 Green/Black Pro League Europe qualification

Iconic away kits

  • 1984–85 White Cup away winning run
  • 2023–24 White European playoff away
  • 2012–13 Black Cup campaign

Anniversary shirts

  • 1987 100 years centenary crest
  • 2019 120 years commemorative
  • 2024 Europe return badge detail

Collector seasons

  • 1929–30 league champions historic
  • 1984–85 Belgian Cup trophy
  • 2023–24 European qualification revival

Honours

Cercle Brugge’s honours cabinet reflects a proud place in Belgian football history, led by three national titles secured before the Second World War. The club has also enjoyed cup success, twice lifting the Belgian Cup. Those triumphs bookend eras of achievement, from the 1927 win through to the modern milestone when the 1985 Belgian Cup final was secured to bring silverware back to Bruges. Beyond domestic trophies, Cercle Brugge have tested themselves on the continental stage, representing Belgium in European tournaments on multiple occasions.

Key moments include the decisive 1927 cup success and the memorable run that culminated in the 1985 final victory. Their tradition is anchored by a historic matricule number of 12 and sustained top-flight participation. Recognition of the club’s standing is reflected in an IFFHS rank 97, underscoring a legacy built on competitive resilience. Today, Cercle Brugge continue to compete in the Belgian Pro League, aiming to add new chapters to a record that already spans league titles, national cups and European outings.

Legends & Leadership

Josip Weber is a legend player from the 1990s whose prolific forward play made him a terrace favourite, setting a benchmark for attacking standards at the club; Fernand Goyvaerts is a legend player from the 1960s remembered for elegant technique and influence in build-up play that resonated with Bruges supporters.

Luc Sanders is a legend player from the 1970s known for leadership and consistency across demanding league campaigns, giving the side much-needed balance; Leen Barth is a legend player from the late 1970s whose presence between the posts contributed to the team’s defensive stability and big-match temperament.

Arnar Vidarsson is a recent key player from the 2000s who brought midfield control and professionalism to a new era, linking the club’s historic identity with its push for modern competitiveness.

Stadium

The Jan Breydel Stadium is the shared home of Cercle Brugge and Club Brugge, giving the ground a distinctive dual identity within the city’s football culture. With a capacity of 29,042, it hosts top-flight fixtures and European nights alike, offering clear sightlines and a vibrant soundscape when the Green and Black fill the stands. The Jan Breydel Stadium setting amplifies the Bruges rivalry, with the Bruges Derby drawing particularly intense atmospheres as the two tenants contest city pride.

Matchdays blend tradition and colour, with Cercle Brugge’s green-and-black identity visible from the walk-ups to the final whistle. The shared tenancy also brings logistical precision and a high standard of facilities, ensuring a consistent match experience across domestic and continental fixtures. The Bruges Derby remains the stadium’s defining spectacle, where noise, choreography and local identity converge to create one of Belgian football’s most compelling occasions.

Capacity
29062
Local derby
Bruges Derby Club Brugge city rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification 1985 Cup documented by RBFA
  • Suppliers Patrick/Adidas/Kappa eras
  • Condition green/black prints chip

FAQ

Q: Who are Cercle Brugge K.S.V.? A: They are a professional football club from Bruges, competing in the Belgian Pro League, with historic matricule number 12 and a long-standing presence in the national game.

Q: Where does the club play its home matches? A: Home fixtures are held at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, a venue they share with city rivals Club Brugge.

Q: What are the club’s main honours? A: Cercle Brugge have won three national championships and lifted the Belgian Cup twice, alongside multiple appearances in European competitions.

Q: How do you verify the authenticity of signed items? A: Each signed item can be accompanied by a recognised authenticity cue such as a COA or LOA, with verification checks available on request.

Q: Do you ship internationally? A: Yes. Free worldwide shipping.