Shandre Campbell leaves Belgian giants for newly-promoted side

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Shandre Campbell leaves Belgian giants for newly-promoted side
Shandre Campbell has signed for KV Kortrijk. Image - KV Kortrijk

South African youngster Shandre Campbell has left Belgian giants Club Brugge and signed for newly-promoted KV Kortrijk to begin a new chapter in his career.

The 21-year-old has struggled for consistent first-team opportunities and has now secured a move in search of more playing time.

Kortrijk have been notably active in the transfer market following their return to Belgium’s top flight, and the acquisition of Campbell is seen as a shrewd piece of business. The talented winger is looking to reignite his career after a challenging spell at the Jan Breydel Stadium.

Shandre Campbell has been unveiled by KV Kortrijk.
Shandre Campbell has been unveiled by KV Kortrijk. Photo: KV Kortrijk

Shandre Campbell showed quality in Brugge

Campbell moved to Club Brugge in 2024 from South African side SuperSport United, where he had made 30 appearances and scored five goals. Despite showing promise, he found it difficult to establish himself in the senior squad, making just 18 appearances and scoring two goals for the first team.

However, his potential was evident with the club’s reserve side, Club NXT. During the 2024/2025 season in the Belgian second tier, Campbell was impressive, netting nine goals and providing two assists. While he couldn’t fully translate that form to the first team, both of his senior goals for Club Brugge came this past season.

“We are very proud to welcome Shandre Campbell to KV Kortrijk,” said, Nils Vanneste, Sporting Director at KVK. “With Shandre, we are bringing in someone who brings a lot of creativity, speed, and depth. Despite his young age, he has already gained experience in the Belgian First Division. We look forward to Shandre’s first minutes at the Guldensporenstadion.”

Shandre Campbell has signed for KV Kortrijk.
Shandre Campbell has signed for KV Kortrijk. Photo: KV Kortrijk

SA youngster signs long-term deal at Kortrijk

Campbell is part of a small group of South African talents who have ventured into European football. He has been joined in Belgium this year by fellow countryman Relebohile Mofokeng.

Shandre Campbell has signed for KV Kortrijk from Club Brugge.
Shandre Campbell has signed for KV Kortrijk from Club Brugge. Image: KV Kortrijk

The 21-year-old winger, a Bafana Bafana international, recently completed a move from PSL champions Orlando Pirates to Union Saint-Gilloise.

Campbell has signed a four-year contract with Kortrijk after completing a permanent transfer and will hope to hit the ground running at his new club.

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Joel Oliver is a sports journalist covering South Africa, with 16 years in sports media and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. Focused on football analysis and responsible gambling, his work has appeared on GOAL and Pulse Sports Kenya, and he is a regular football analyst on TV and radio.

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