How many caps did Dries Mertens win for Belgium?

Dries Mertens won 109 caps for Belgium, scoring 21 goals.

Which clubs did Dries Mertens play for?

KAA Gent (2005–2006), SC Eendracht Aalst (2005–2006), AGOVV Apeldoorn (2006–2009), FC Utrecht (2009–2011), PSV Eindhoven (2011–2013), SSC Napoli (2013–2022), Galatasaray S.K. (2022–2025).

Where does Dries Mertens rank among Belgium's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Dries Mertens #14 of Belgium's 33 greatest players of all time.

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14 / Belgium · 2011–2022

Dries Mertens

RM dribblercreator

Caps · Belgium

109

Goals · Belgium

Life

1987

Clubs

AGOVV Apeldoorn, SSC Napoli, Galatasaray S.K.

#14

Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Napoli's all-time record goalscorer, this versatile forward was a vital cog for club and country, unlocking defences with his intricate movement and clinical finishing. Career record: 109 caps and 21 goals for Belgium; club career at AGOVV Apeldoorn, SSC Napoli, Galatasaray S.K..

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q11954

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Career record

2005–2006	KAA Gent
2005–2006	SC Eendracht Aalst
2006–2009	AGOVV Apeldoorn
2009–2011	FC Utrecht
2011–2013	PSV Eindhoven
2013–2022	SSC Napoli
2022–2025	Galatasaray S.K.
Belgium	109 caps, 21 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Belgium checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Belgium checked 4 October 2026

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Around Mertens in the almanac

One rank above: Axel Witsel at #13.

One rank below: Erwin Vandenbergh at #15.

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

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