Cercle Brugge is a Belgian professional soccer club based in Bruges. Founded in 1899, the club has a rich history in Belgian football. Cercle Brugge plays its home matches at the Jan Breydel Stadium, which it shares with local rivals Club Brugge. The club is often referred to as "Groen en Zwart" (Green and Black) due to its traditional green and black team colors. Cercle Brugge has had several notable accomplishments throughout its history. The club has won the Belgian Cup twice, in 1927 and 1985, and has also achieved success in the Belgian Second Division, winning the title on multiple occasions. An interesting fact about Cercle Brugge is that it has a strong connection with AS Monaco, a French club. Since 2017, Cercle Brugge has been owned by AS Monaco and operates as their official Belgian affiliate. This partnership has allowed for player exchanges and collaboration between the two clubs.