SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

SIMON MIGNOLET
SIMON MIGNOLET
SIMON MIGNOLET
Belgium flag
Number
#12
Nationality
Belgium
Team
BELGIUM (World Cup 2018)
Coach
ROBERTO MARTINEZ
Position
G (Goalkeeper)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
£2.25M

Simon Mignolet

  • Full name: Simon Luc Hildebert Mignolet
  • Date of birth: 6 March 1988
  • Place of birth: Dendermonde, Belgium
  • Nationality: Belgian
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (highlights)

  • Sint-Truiden (2004–2010) — Began professional career, established himself as first-choice goalkeeper.
  • Sunderland (2010–2013) — Moved to the English Premier League; gained experience at top-flight level.
  • Liverpool (2013–2019) — Signed by Liverpool FC; served as first-choice for several seasons, winning the League Cup (2011–12 with Sunderland predecessor context) and later part of title-challenging squads; notable for shot-stopping and distribution.
  • Club Brugge (2019– ) — Returned to Belgium and became Club Brugge’s goalkeeper, winning domestic league titles and competing in UEFA club competitions.

International career

  • Belgium national team — Represented Belgium across youth levels and the senior team. Earned a number of caps as part of a strong Belgian goalkeeper pool; included in squads for major tournaments (UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup squads during his international career).

Playing style and strengths

  • Good shot-stopper with solid reflexes.
  • Comfortable with distribution and playing out from the back.
  • Experienced leader and reliable presence in goal, valued for consistency and professionalism.

Notable achievements

  • Multiple Belgian Pro League titles with Club Brugge.
  • Long-standing career in top European leagues (Premier League and Belgian First Division).
  • Regular selection for the Belgian national squad during a golden generation of Belgian football.

Current status

As of the latest updates, Simon Mignolet is playing for Club Brugge in Belgium and remains a recognized figure in Belgian football, both domestically and internationally.