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22 / Belgium · 1928–1940

Bernard Voorhoof

ST finisherleader
Caps · Belgium
61
Goals · Belgium
30
Life
1910–1974
Clubs
Lierse S.K., R.R.F.C. Montegnée
#22
Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium
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A prolific striker across three World Cups in the 1930s, his goalscoring feats established him as an early icon of Belgian football. Career record: 61 caps and 30 goals for Belgium; club career at Lierse S.K., R.R.F.C. Montegnée.

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Career record

1927–1948Lierse S.K.
1948–1949R.R.F.C. Montegnée
Belgium61 caps, 30 goals

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One rank above: Wilfried Van Moer at #21.

One rank below: Marc Degryse at #23.

Belgium's editorial top five: Kevin De Bruyne · Thibaut Courtois · Eden Hazard · Paul Van Himst · Jean-Marie Pfaff.

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