Belgium: Onyedika Wins Club Brugge’s Player Of The Month Award

Raphael Onyedika has been voted Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September. The defensive midfielder received 31 percent of the votes.

Onyedika beat captain Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis, Gustaf Nilsson and goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to the individual accolade.

It’s the second time the Nigeria international will be winning the award since his arrival at Brugge from Danish outfit FC Midtylland in 2022.

The 23-year-old put up impressive displays in the Belgian Pro League and UEFA Champions League during the month.

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The player was particularly impressive in Club Brugge’s UEFA Champions League home loss to Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.

He is expected to be named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.

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