Cercle Brugge has played a crucial role in the development of Charles Vanhoutte, the Belgian midfielder who is now set to move to Feyenoord. Vanhoutte, born on September 16, 1998, in Kortrijk, began his career at KSC Wielsbeke and later joined the youth academy of Zulte Waregem. Eventually, he joined Cercle Brugge, where he signed his first professional contract in 2018 and made his debut in the first team a year later. During his time at Cercle Brugge, he developed into a reliable player in midfield, known for his tactical insight and work rate. In the 2019/20 season, he was loaned to Tubize, where he gained valuable playing time. Upon his return, he became a key player for the team. Vanhoutte's breakthrough came in the summer of 2023 when he transferred to Union Sint-Gillis, which surprised many in Belgium. At Union, he quickly proved his worth and won several trophies, including the Belgian Cup and the league title. His strong performances led to a transfer to OGC Nice, but he faced a challenging season there. Now, Feyenoord is interested in Vanhoutte due to his tactical abilities and potential to strengthen the team. His playing style, focused on control and organization, seems to fit well with the needs of the Rotterdammers.