Keano Van Rafelghem

Keano Van Rafelghem is a Belgian forward who developed through the Club Brugge academy and later established himself in senior football. He joined Club Brugge’s youth setup in 2008, with brief spells at KFC Varsenare and SK Eernegem before returning to the Brugge system. Van Rafelghem made his Club NXT debut in August 2020 in the Belgian second tier and also represented Belgium at under-15 level. In January 2023, he moved to Patro Eisden, then spent time on loan with Sporting Hasselt later that year. His progress earned him a move to KV Mechelen in January 2025. Van Rafelghem scored his first Mechelen goal as a substitute in a 2–2 away draw against Standard Liège on 29 March 2025. At Mechelen, he can operate centrally or in wider attacking roles, offering mobility and link play in the final third.