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16 / Belgium · 1984–1998

Franky Van der Elst

LB box-to-box
Caps · Belgium
86
Goals · Belgium
1
Life
1961
Clubs
Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek, Racing White Daring Molenbeek, Club Brugge K.V.
#16
Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A Club Brugge legend and defensive all-rounder, this versatile player was a stalwart on the left flank, providing crucial balance for his side. Career record: 86 caps and 1 goals for Belgium; club career at Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek, Racing White Daring Molenbeek, Club Brugge K.V..

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Career record

1978–1984Racing White Daring Molenbeek
1978–1984Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek
1984–1998Club Brugge K.V.
Belgium86 caps, 1 goals

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One rank above: Erwin Vandenbergh at #15.

One rank below: Jan Vertonghen at #17.

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

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