Simon Mignolet
Simon Mignolet returned to Belgium in 2019 as a world-class goalkeeper and immediately became the undisputed leader and last line of defense for Club Brugge. With his phenomenal saves, unwavering professionalism, and winning mentality, he became the rock that propelled Club to new heights, with the absolute highlight being the historic Champions League campaign of 2022-2023.
Stats
4National Champion
2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Belgian Cup
2025
2Belgian Supercup
2022, 2025
5Doelman van het Jaar
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Gouden Schoen
2022
The margin by which Simon Mignolet won the Golden Shoe in 2023 was the largest in the history of the trophy. He won it with 451 points more than his teammate Casper Nielsen.
Mignolet's impact was immediately felt. His presence radiates calm and confidence to the defense. He is a complete goalkeeper: strong on his line, master in one-on-one situations, and an excellent organizer.
The 2022-2023 season will forever go down in history as Simon Mignolet's Champions League campaign. With a series of unbelievable saves and four consecutive clean sheets in the group stage. His performances against teams like Atlético Madrid, where he kept out one impossible ball after another, made headlines worldwide. It earned him not only the title of 'Goalkeeper of the Year' but also the Golden Shoe with a record margin, a unique achievement for a goalkeeper and proof of his exceptional class.
Besides his European exploits, Mignolet was also the key to success in the Belgian league. He led Club to four league titles and a cup win, and was voted 'Goalkeeper of the Year' five times in a row. His return to Belgium was not just a winding down of his career, but a triumph that made him one of the most influential players in the recent history of Club Brugge.
