Lee Han-beom shines in Club Brugge debut, earns Man of the Match award in 3-0 win
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean defender Lee Han-beom debuted for Belgian club Club Brugge, playing a full match and earning Man of the Match honors.
- Club Brugge defeated Kortrijk 3-0 in their Jupiler Pro League home opener.
- Lee Han-beom contributed significantly to the win, showcasing strong defensive and passing performance statistics.
South Korean defender Lee Han-beom made an immediate impact in his debut for Belgian club Club Brugge, playing the entire match and being named Man of the Match in their 3-0 victory over Kortrijk.
The Jupiler Pro League home opener saw Club Brugge secure a decisive win. Hugo Vetlesen opened the scoring in the 30th minute, followed by goals from Carlos Forbs and Nicolo Tresoldi via a penalty kick. Lee Han-beom's full-time performance was crucial to the team's dominant display.
Having recently transferred from Danish club Midtjylland, Lee Han-beom's move to Club Brugge was based on his performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Just four days after his official announcement, he proved his worth on the field.
Statistics from 'FotMob' highlighted Lee Han-beom's all-around contribution, including 13 defensive involvements, 3 tackles, and an impressive 95% pass success rate (122 successful passes out of 128 attempts). His performance earned him the Man of the Match award.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.