Profile
Romeo Vermant is a 22-year-old Belgian striker born January 24, 2004. 184cm, right-footed, primarily a striker who can also operate as an attacking midfielder. A Club Brugge academy graduate, he had loan spells at Club NXT (50 appearances, 17 goals) and Westerlo (13 appearances, 3 goals) before returning to Club Brugge in July 2024. Contract until June 30, 2028. In 2025-26, he made 35 Pro League appearances (13 starts), scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists, and featured in 8 UCL appearances with 2 goals. Named Jupiler Man of the Match for Matchday 37. Market value: โฌ10M.
T3 Status
0/16 T3 metrics pending validation. This card is a Tier 1 + Tier 2 proxy only. All T3 sub-metrics (OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P, SII_A, SII_T, SII_R, DMA, SPI, CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, COACH) require minimum 5 full matches of HD video assessment. Video links are provided โ assessment pending. Do not use for final recruitment decisions until T3 validation is complete.
Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.5 (PROXY) โ RELIABLE SQUAD OPTION ยท UCL GOALS ยท T3 PENDING. Romeo Vermant is a 22-year-old Belgian striker who has established himself as a reliable attacking option for Club Brugge. With 35 Pro League appearances and 8 goals in 2025-26, he has shown he can contribute at the top level. His 2 UCL goals in 8 appearances suggest the profile translates to European competition. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated โ the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the movement and finishing, Vermant could be a valuable squad option for clubs needing a backup striker.
Technical / Attacking
Mental / Tactical
Physical
Tier 1 โ FBref ยท Sofascore ยท Opta
Tier 2 โ Composite Scores (Proxy)
FGA Weighting Breakdown
LOG Context
Pro League (Belgium): Tier 2.6 (confirmed)
UCL Group Stage: Tier 3.5
UCL Knockout: Tier 4.0
LOG 3.2 reflects the mix of Pro League and UCL football. Vermant has performed in both contexts, with UCL goals (2 in 8 apps) suggesting the profile translates to higher competition levels.
Tier 3 ยท Pending Video Assessment ยท 0/16 Confirmed
OBI_S 0 events โ space creation not yet assessed
OBI_P 0 events โ positional anticipation not yet assessed
OBI composite PENDING โ requires 5+ full matches
SII_T 0 events โ top speed not yet assessed
SII_R 0 events โ recovery sprints not yet assessed
SII composite PENDING โ requires 5+ full matches
โ OBI_S (0 events)
โ OBI_P (0 events)
โ SII_A (0 events)
โ SII_T (0 events)
โ SII_R (0 events)
โ DMA (0 events)
โ SPI (0 events)
โ CHR (0 events)
โ MCS (0 events)
โ CLM (0 events)
โ CRS (0 events)
โ OMS (0 events)
โ DYN (0 events)
โ CRK (0 events)
โ COACH (0 events)
0/16 metrics confirmed โ video assessment pending
Cross-League Performance Projection
LOG (Level of Game) contextualizes performance across leagues of differing quality using Empire FGA's Competition_Tier_Base reference. Vermant's current FGA of 6.5 is a T1-based proxy โ all Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated. The projection assumes his current output (8 goals in Pro League, 2 in UCL) translates proportionally to higher leagues.
Methodology
Formula: LOG-Adjusted Score = Base FGA ร (Current League Tier รท Target League Tier).
Premier League: 6.5 ร (2.6 รท 3.7) = 5.9
Eredivisie: 6.5 ร (2.6 รท 2.8) = 6.2
Read before sending to a club: this projection is based on Tier 1 data only. Vermant has shown he can contribute at the top level, with 8 goals in Pro League and 2 in UCL. The EPL projection suggests he could be a functional squad option at a higher level. T3 validation is required to determine whether the movement and finishing translate to higher leagues.
Top 10 Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
Tactical Archetype (Proxy)
"The Poacher / Target Forward" โ A striker whose primary value is finishing in the box. 8 goals from 48 shots (40% on target) and 6.53 xG suggest a clinical finisher. The low key passes (14) and xA (1.09) indicate limited creative output. T3 validation will determine whether the movement and positioning match the statistical profile.
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Club NXT (loan) | Challenger Pro League | 50 | 17 | 5 |
| 2023-24 | Westerlo (loan) | Pro League | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Club Brugge | Pro League | 28 | 9 | 3 |
| 2024-25 | Club Brugge | Champions League | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Club Brugge | Pro League | 35 | 8 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Club Brugge | Champions League | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Career Total (senior) | ~139 | 39 | 12 | ||
Honours
| Honour | Year | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Belgian Pro League | 2025-26 | Club Brugge |
| Belgian Super Cup | 2025 | Club Brugge |
| Jupiler Man of the Match | Matchday 37, 2025-26 | Club Brugge |
Physical Profile
Injury & Medical History
โ Positive Filters
- 8 goals in 35 Pro League appearances (13 starts) โ efficient finishing from limited minutes
- 2 UCL goals in 8 appearances โ production translates to elite competition
- xG 6.53 vs 8 goals โ outperforming expected goals, clinical finisher
- 48 shots, 40% on target โ good shot volume and accuracy
- Jupiler Man of the Match (MD37) โ recognized for a standout performance
- 184cm, 74kg โ good physical profile for a striker
- 35 fouls won โ draws fouls, useful for set pieces
- 22 years old โ significant development runway remaining
- Club Brugge academy graduate โ developed in a professional environment
- Belgium U21 international โ international pedigree
- Contract until 2028 โ long-term stability at Club Brugge
- Pro League title and Super Cup winner (2025-26) โ winning experience
โ Caution Signals
- Low pass completion 72.1% โ below average for a modern striker
- Only 2 assists and 2 big chances created โ limited creative output
- Aerial duel win rate 37.5% (39/104) โ below average for 184cm
- Dribble success 27.8% (5/18) โ limited ability to beat opponents 1v1
- All Tier 3 metrics pending โ no video validation of movement, decision-making, or mental attributes
- Uncapped at senior level for Belgium โ competition for places is fierce
- Age 22 โ development runway is shortening โ physical attributes unlikely to improve significantly
โ Critical Gaps
- 0/16 T3 metrics validated โ no video evidence for OBI, SII, DMA, CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, COACH
- No off-ball movement assessment โ OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P all unverified
- No sprint profile โ SII_A, SII_T, SII_R all unverified
- No character or mental assessment โ CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS all unverified
- Decision-making under pressure unverified โ DMA, OMS, CRK all unverified
- Coachability unknown โ COACH metric unverified
- System dependency unknown โ does he thrive only in Brugge's specific structure?
- Link-up play unverified โ low assist numbers suggest possible limitations
โ Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.5 (PROXY) โ RELIABLE SQUAD OPTION ยท UCL GOALS ยท T3 PENDING. Romeo Vermant is a 22-year-old Belgian striker who has established himself as a reliable attacking option for Club Brugge. With 35 Pro League appearances and 8 goals in 2025-26, he has shown he can contribute at the top level. His 2 UCL goals in 8 appearances suggest the profile translates to European competition. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated โ the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the movement and finishing, Vermant could be a valuable squad option for clubs needing a backup striker. However, the low creative output and below-average aerial duel win rate are areas of concern. Recommended for clubs with a clear development pathway for strikers and a system that can play to his finishing strengths. Not recommended for clubs requiring a creative or link-up striker without a structured plan to address his weaknesses.