Luc Steins (born 23 June 1995) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League.
Early life and youth career
Steins was born in Belgium and began his football development in the youth academies of local clubs, progressing through the system before entering senior professional football.
Club career
| Years | Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2020 | K.V. Mechelen | 165 | 14 |
| 2020–present | Club Brugge | 100 (as of June 2024) | 8 |
Steins made his professional debut with K.V. Mechelen, where he established himself as a regular starter and contributed to the club’s promotion to the Belgian First Division A. In July 2020, he transferred to Club Brugge, signing a multi‑year contract. He has been a regular member of the midfield rotation, noted for his passing range and defensive work rate.
International career
Steins received his first call‑up to the Belgium senior national team in 2022 and earned his debut in a friendly match later that year. As of June 2024, he has accumulated several caps but has not yet scored for the national side.
Playing style
A versatile central midfielder, Steins is recognized for his ball retention, ability to distribute from deep positions, and contribution to both defensive duties and attacking transitions.
Honours
Club Brugge
- Belgian Pro League: 2020–21, 2021–22
Individual
- Included in the Belgian Pro League “Team of the Season” for 2021–22.
References
- Official Club Brugge player profile (clubbrugge.be)
- Belgian Football Association match records (fa.be)
Note: All statistical figures are accurate up to the end of the 2023–24 season.
