Club Brugge’s Shandré Campbell: South Africa’s rising star lighting up Belgium.

Club Brugge’s Shandré Campbell: South Africa’s Rising Star Shining in Belgium

Shandré Campbell’s rapid rise from South Africa’s Gauteng Development League to Club Brugge’s senior team has been nothing short of remarkable.

The 19-year-old winger, who joined Brugge from SuperSport United, has quickly become one of South Africa’s most exciting young talents, earning praise for his maturity, skill, and seamless transition to European football.

Shandre Campbell (18) vs Orlando Pirates 🇿🇦
82 mins played
2 goals
1 assist
17/18 accurate passes completed = 94%
3 key passes
2 big chances created
2/3 dribbles completed
5/7 ground duels won
2 fouls won
3 interceptions made

Another big talent showcasing his quality 🔥🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/gOp6ZtKI83

— SA Football 1st 🇿🇦 (@RSAFutbol) December 23, 2023

Early Promise at SuperSport United

Campbell burst onto the scene during the 2023-24 season, making an immediate impact with SuperSport United.

𝗠𝗢𝗙𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗!

What a finish!!!! Relebohile Mofokeng again! 2 goals in 2 minutes! What a player what a goal!

7 mins gone
Orlando Pirates 2-0 Mamelodi Sundowns pic.twitter.com/7K4OaGXdta

— Sahil Ebrahim (@sahil_e_) March 16, 2025

South African football expert Sahil Ebrahim recalls, “He showed a lot of maturity, a lot of football maturity. He knew when to take on players and when to release the ball.

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡!

Shandre Campbell scored for @ClubNxt last night in a 2-3 win in a league game over RFC Seraing. 🇿🇦

That takes him on to 7 goals this season in Belgiums Challenger Pro League. 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/OF4hufhZOB

— Sahil Ebrahim (@sahil_e_) March 8, 2025

” Campbell’s debut season saw him score five goals and provide six assists, earning him a move to Club Brugge.

Thriving at Club Brugge

Since joining Brugge, Campbell has continued to impress, scoring eight goals in 17 games for Club NXT (Brugge’s reserve team) before earning a promotion to the senior squad.

Shandre Campbell (19) made his Club Brugge debut in their 2-2 draw against Sint-Truidense in the Jupiler Pro League.

Another big step for the South African prospect in European football. 🇿🇦⚽️ pic.twitter.com/gDOnpum1Tm

— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) February 16, 2025

His performances have drawn comparisons to past South African talents who struggled abroad, but Campbell’s seamless adaptation sets him apart.

A New Wave of South African Talent

Campbell’s success is part of a broader resurgence in South African football, with young players like Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota also making waves. Ebrahim believes Campbell’s move to Belgium could inspire others to follow suit, saying, “He’s being a good role model. Other young players see his move and think, ‘Maybe that’s better for me.’”

Future Prospects

With his talent and resilience, Campbell is poised to become a key figure for South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana.

#BetwayPrem rewind: Here are 10 standout goals Sundowns have scored in the Betway Premiership this season. pic.twitter.com/oFgoZXreNI

— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) March 20, 2025

As Ebrahim notes, “Barring injuries, he’ll be set for a national team role very soon.”