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..
One rank above: Erwin Vandenbergh at #14.
One rank below: Jan Vertonghen at #16.
Belgium's editorial top five: Kevin De Bruyne · Thibaut Courtois · Eden Hazard · Paul Van Himst · Jean-Marie Pfaff.