How many caps did Eric Gerets win for Belgium?

Eric Gerets won 86 caps for Belgium, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Eric Gerets play for?

Standard Liège (1971–1983), AC Milan (1983–1984), MVV Maastricht (1984–1985), PSV Eindhoven (1985–1992).

Where does Eric Gerets rank among Belgium's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Eric Gerets #11 of Belgium's 33 greatest players of all time.

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11 / Belgium · 1975–1991

Eric Gerets

RB box-to-boxleader

Caps · Belgium

Goals · Belgium

Life

1954

Clubs

Standard Liège, AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven

#11

Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A formidable right-back, "The Lion of Rekem" captained PSV to European Cup glory in 1988 and was a tenacious leader for the Belgian national team. Career record: 86 caps and 2 goals for Belgium; club career at Standard Liège, AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q363141

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Career record

1971–1983	Standard Liège
1983–1984	AC Milan
1984–1985	MVV Maastricht
1985–1992	PSV Eindhoven
Belgium	86 caps, 2 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 Gerets in the almanac

One rank above: Romelu Lukaku at #10.

One rank below: Franky Vercauteren at #12.

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

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