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Thiebault Vlietinck
Thiebault Vlietinck
OH Leuven • Belgium • Club Brugge Graduate
76.0
🇧🇪 BelgiumBelgium Youth International • 133 Career Apps
DOBAugust 19, 1997
PositionRight-Back / Winger
NationalityBelgium 🇧🇪

Career Path

OH Leuven2022-Present (87 apps)
Club Brugge2016-2022 (22 apps)
Loan: OH Leuven2020-2022 (33 apps)

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Thibault Vlietinck is a **versatile Belgian defender** who can operate as a right-back or right-winger. Born **August 19, 1997** in Knokke, Belgium. **OH Leuven (2022-Present)**: Made his loan move permanent with a **4-year contract** in August 2022. **87 appearances** for the club, establishing himself as a regular in the Belgian Pro League. Known for his tactical flexibility and ability to contribute in both defensive and offensive phases. **Club Brugge (2016-2022)**: Product of one of Belgium's most prestigious academies. Made **22 first-team appearances** for the Belgian champions. **Belgium Youth Teams**: Represented Belgium from **U15 to U19** levels, showcasing his development through the national team system. **Playing Style**: Modern full-back with good technical skills, versatility to play multiple positions, and solid defensive fundamentals combined with attacking instincts.

Career Highlights: Club Brugge Academy Graduate • 130+ Pro Apps • Belgium Youth International • Belgian Pro League Regular

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Attacking Metrics

XPS (Enhanced XPS Rating)7.0
STK (Steekpass)6.8
RDS (Poacher)6.5
KEY (Key Pass Metric)7.2

Tier 1: Passing Metrics

LGP (Long Pass)7.2
VRP (Vision Pass)7.0
HZP (Horizontal Pass)7.6
UNP (Unpredictable Pass)6.8
DGP (Danger Generation)7.0

Tier 1: Defensive Metrics

MRK (Marking)7.5
TAC (Tackling)7.4
INT (Interceptions)7.6
CLE (Clearances)7.2
BLO (Blocks)7.0

Tier 2: Possession & Intelligence Metrics

CAR (Carries)7.8
DRB (Dribbling)7.5
POI (Positional Intelligence)7.8
CPX (Composure)7.2
MOB (Mobility)7.8

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Vlietinck's tactical profile across coaching styles.

Top Philosophy Fits

Ferguson Mental 7.2/10 Guardiola Positional 7.5/10 Cruyff Intelligence 7.6/10 Menotti Artistry 7.0/10 Michels Total 7.8/10 Simeone Cholismo 7.2/10 Mourinho Tactical 7.5/10 Sacchi Pressing 7.4/10 Klopp Intensity 7.6/10

🧪 Psychological Profile & Personality

Core Traits

Personality TypeESFP (Entertainer)
StyleVersatile Contributor
Versatility8.5
Work Rate7.8

Analysis

**Adaptable and willing**. Product of Club Brugge's academy system emphasizing technical quality and tactical understanding. His versatility (8.5) allows him to play multiple positions along the right flank. Good mobility and carries (7.8) make him effective in transition.

🤝 Key Career Moments

Oct 14, 2016 | Pro Debut
⚽ **CLUB BRUGGE DEBUT** - Made his first-team debut for Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League at age 19, marking the start of his professional career.
Aug 2022 | Permanent Move
✍️ **JOINED OH LEUVEN** - Signed a 4-year permanent contract with OH Leuven after successful loan spell, committing his future to the club.
2020-2022 | Loan Success
📈 **LOAN BREAKTHROUGH** - Spent 2 seasons on loan at OH Leuven, making 33 appearances and proving himself as a reliable defender.
Youth Career | Belgium Teams
🇧🇪 **YOUTH INTERNATIONAL** - Represented Belgium from U15 through U19 levels, developing through the national team pathway.

📈 Career Statistics

Club Years Apps Goals
OH Leuven 2022-Present 87 1
OH Leuven (Loan) 2020-2022 33 1
Club Brugge 2016-2022 22 1
Career Total: 142 Apps • 3 Goals • Belgium Youth Int.

Key Achievements

🎓
Club Brugge
Academy Graduate
🇧🇪
Belgium Youth
U15-U19 Caps
⚽
130+ Apps
Pro Career

⚽ Career by Club

From Brugge academy to OH Leuven regular.

Club Years Apps Achievement
OH Leuven 2020- 120 Established Regular
Club Brugge 2016-22 22 Pro Debut, Academy

🌟 Iconic Matches

Key moments in Vlietinck's career.

Oct 14, 2016 | Club Brugge Debut
⚽ **FIRST TEAM DEBUT** - Made his professional debut for Club Brugge at 19 years old, launching his career in Belgian football.
2022-2023 Season
🛡️ **PERMANENT STARTER** - Became a regular in OH Leuven's starting XI, making over 30 appearances in his first permanent season.
Career Overall
📊 **115 PRO LEAGUE APPS** - Accumulated over 115 appearances in Belgium's top division, establishing himself as a reliable defender.

📊 Player Comparison (vs Versatile Full-Backs)

Thibault Vlietinck vs Multi-Position Defenders

📝 Miscellaneous Data

Profile

DOBAug 19, 1997 (28)
PositionRB / RW
NationalityBelgium 🇧🇪

Current Status

ClubOH Leuven
LeagueBelgian Pro League
ContractUntil 2026
Rating76.0 - Reliable