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Jan Ceulemans
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09 / Belgium · 1976–1991

Jan Ceulemans

CM playmakercreator
Life
1957
Clubs
Lierse S.K., Club Brugge K.V.
#9
Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A bona fide Belgian icon of the 80s, this prolific attacking midfielder captained his country to the 1986 World Cup semi-finals with his powerful runs and crucial goals. Career record: club career at Lierse S.K., Club Brugge K.V..

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q312618
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Career record

1974–1978Lierse S.K.
1978–1992Club Brugge K.V.

Sources

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Around Ceulemans in the almanac

One rank above: Enzo Scifo at #8.

One rank below: Romelu Lukaku at #10.

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

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