by Craig Laycock
Original article:
Updated: Campbell was shockingly left out of South Africa's 26-man squad for the World Cup, so this dream is dead! But if you want to see what they're missing out on…
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It’s time to run the rule over one of the potential young stars of the 2026 World Cup: Shandre Campbell.
Position: Left-footed right winger (typically plays inverted)
Age: 20
Club: Club Brugge
International caps: 5
Who the heck is Shandre Campbell?
Campbell may not be a household name (aside from his soupy namesake), but as a bold forward-minded winger playing in a national team that will likely leave nothing on the table, you can expect that he’ll shine individually in what is a difficult group. He’s a game-changer on his day.
What has he done so far?
Coming through the ranks at Club NXT, Club Brugge’s reserve team, he proved his credentials as an exciting attacking threat with 6 goals and 1 assist in 13 matches for NXT.
From there, he was bumped up to the Club Brugge senior team, where he’s scored winning goals and has appeared in the Champions League. Everything about him screams “one to watch” at this tournament.
He’s unproven at the international level, but that’s what makes him so exciting to potentially watch. A strong tournament could make him one of the most talked-about players, and potentially open doors in his career trajectory after the tournament.
What’s his style of play?
A high-impact, energetic inverted winger, expect to see him cutting inside and causing problems as a direct goal threat. Has an extremely potent left foot and is able to both produce excellent crosses and cause issues with his speed and directness.
He’s an excellent passer of the ball and plays with an unexpected intensity that can unsettle the opposition.
What do we think he’ll do at the tournament?
He’s the kind of individual player who can produce unexpected moments, and unexpected moments can change the outcomes of games. We have South Africa down as being an entertaining force in our Group A preview. Can they sneak 2nd position in the group and qualify for the round of 16? With their attacking style, we think that if they do it’ll be down to the performance of individuals like Campbell.
The Tournament Scout Prediction:
If all goes to plan at the World Cup, he could be one of the next big things to come out of African football.
Individual accolades:
COSAFA U-20 Challenge Cup, 2024
Belgian Cup, Club Brugge
Belgian Super Cup, Club Brugge
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Updated: Campbell was shockingly left out of South Africa's 26-man squad for the World Cup, so this dream is dead! But if you want to see what they're missing out on…
Player Preview - Shandre Campbell
It’s time to run the rule over one of the potential young stars of the 2026 World Cup: Shandre Campbell.
Position: Left-footed right winger (typically plays inverted)
Age: 20
Club: Club Brugge
International caps: 5
Who the heck is Shandre Campbell?
Campbell may not be a household name (aside from his soupy namesake), but as a bold forward-minded winger playing in a national team that will likely leave nothing on the table, you can expect that he’ll shine individually in what is a difficult group. He’s a game-changer on his day.
What has he done so far?
Coming through the ranks at Club NXT, Club Brugge’s reserve team, he proved his credentials as an exciting attacking threat with 6 goals and 1 assist in 13 matches for NXT.
From there, he was bumped up to the Club Brugge senior team, where he’s scored winning goals and has appeared in the Champions League. Everything about him screams “one to watch” at this tournament.
He’s unproven at the international level, but that’s what makes him so exciting to potentially watch. A strong tournament could make him one of the most talked-about players, and potentially open doors in his career trajectory after the tournament.
What’s his style of play?
A high-impact, energetic inverted winger, expect to see him cutting inside and causing problems as a direct goal threat. Has an extremely potent left foot and is able to both produce excellent crosses and cause issues with his speed and directness.
He’s an excellent passer of the ball and plays with an unexpected intensity that can unsettle the opposition.
What do we think he’ll do at the tournament?
He’s the kind of individual player who can produce unexpected moments, and unexpected moments can change the outcomes of games. We have South Africa down as being an entertaining force in our Group A preview. Can they sneak 2nd position in the group and qualify for the round of 16? With their attacking style, we think that if they do it’ll be down to the performance of individuals like Campbell.
The Tournament Scout Prediction:
If all goes to plan at the World Cup, he could be one of the next big things to come out of African football.
Individual accolades:
COSAFA U-20 Challenge Cup, 2024
Belgian Cup, Club Brugge
Belgian Super Cup, Club Brugge
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Shandre Campbell: South Africa's breakout threat
Shock, awe and a left foot to die for.
Original article:
Last updated:
Updated: Campbell was shockingly left out of South Africa's 26-man squad for the World Cup, so this dream is dead! But if you want to see what they're missing out on…
Player Preview - Shandre Campbell
It’s time to run the rule over one of the potential young stars of the 2026 World Cup: Shandre Campbell.
Position: Left-footed right winger (typically plays inverted)
Age: 20
Club: Club Brugge
International caps: 5
Who the heck is Shandre Campbell?
Campbell may not be a household name (aside from his soupy namesake), but as a bold forward-minded winger playing in a national team that will likely leave nothing on the table, you can expect that he’ll shine individually in what is a difficult group. He’s a game-changer on his day.
What has he done so far?
Coming through the ranks at Club NXT, Club Brugge’s reserve team, he proved his credentials as an exciting attacking threat with 6 goals and 1 assist in 13 matches for NXT.
From there, he was bumped up to the Club Brugge senior team, where he’s scored winning goals and has appeared in the Champions League. Everything about him screams “one to watch” at this tournament.
He’s unproven at the international level, but that’s what makes him so exciting to potentially watch. A strong tournament could make him one of the most talked-about players, and potentially open doors in his career trajectory after the tournament.
What’s his style of play?
A high-impact, energetic inverted winger, expect to see him cutting inside and causing problems as a direct goal threat. Has an extremely potent left foot and is able to both produce excellent crosses and cause issues with his speed and directness.
He’s an excellent passer of the ball and plays with an unexpected intensity that can unsettle the opposition.
What do we think he’ll do at the tournament?
He’s the kind of individual player who can produce unexpected moments, and unexpected moments can change the outcomes of games. We have South Africa down as being an entertaining force in our Group A preview. Can they sneak 2nd position in the group and qualify for the round of 16? With their attacking style, we think that if they do it’ll be down to the performance of individuals like Campbell.
The Tournament Scout Prediction:
If all goes to plan at the World Cup, he could be one of the next big things to come out of African football.
Individual accolades:
COSAFA U-20 Challenge Cup, 2024
Belgian Cup, Club Brugge
Belgian Super Cup, Club Brugge
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Shandre Campbell: South Africa's breakout threat
Shock, awe and a left foot to die for.
Updated: Campbell was shockingly left out of South Africa's 26-man squad for the World Cup, so this dream is dead! But if you want to see what they're missing out on…
Player Preview - Shandre Campbell
It’s time to run the rule over one of the potential young stars of the 2026 World Cup: Shandre Campbell.
Position: Left-footed right winger (typically plays inverted)
Age: 20
Club: Club Brugge
International caps: 5
Who the heck is Shandre Campbell?
Campbell may not be a household name (aside from his soupy namesake), but as a bold forward-minded winger playing in a national team that will likely leave nothing on the table, you can expect that he’ll shine individually in what is a difficult group. He’s a game-changer on his day.
What has he done so far?
Coming through the ranks at Club NXT, Club Brugge’s reserve team, he proved his credentials as an exciting attacking threat with 6 goals and 1 assist in 13 matches for NXT.
From there, he was bumped up to the Club Brugge senior team, where he’s scored winning goals and has appeared in the Champions League. Everything about him screams “one to watch” at this tournament.
He’s unproven at the international level, but that’s what makes him so exciting to potentially watch. A strong tournament could make him one of the most talked-about players, and potentially open doors in his career trajectory after the tournament.
What’s his style of play?
A high-impact, energetic inverted winger, expect to see him cutting inside and causing problems as a direct goal threat. Has an extremely potent left foot and is able to both produce excellent crosses and cause issues with his speed and directness.
He’s an excellent passer of the ball and plays with an unexpected intensity that can unsettle the opposition.
What do we think he’ll do at the tournament?
He’s the kind of individual player who can produce unexpected moments, and unexpected moments can change the outcomes of games. We have South Africa down as being an entertaining force in our Group A preview. Can they sneak 2nd position in the group and qualify for the round of 16? With their attacking style, we think that if they do it’ll be down to the performance of individuals like Campbell.
The Tournament Scout Prediction:
If all goes to plan at the World Cup, he could be one of the next big things to come out of African football.
Individual accolades:
COSAFA U-20 Challenge Cup, 2024
Belgian Cup, Club Brugge
Belgian Super Cup, Club Brugge
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