Franky Vercauteren

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Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1956

Clubs

R.S.C. Anderlecht, FC Nantes, Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek

#12

Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for four European trophies plus a Golden Shoe. Belgium's most decorated left-sided attacker of the Anderlecht era, and a starter in the 1986 semi-final run. The roster lists Franky Van der Elst but omits Vercauteren entirely. Biggest achievements: European Cup Winners' Cup 1976 and 1978 (Anderlecht), European Super Cup 1976 and 1978, UEFA Cup 1982-83, 4 Belgian titles, Belgian Golden Shoe 1983, 63 caps, 4th place 1986 World Cup.

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Around Vercauteren in the almanac

One rank above: Eric Gerets at #11.

One rank below: Axel Witsel at #13.

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