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Belgium · 1980s

Jean-Marie Pfaff

Legend GK Right-footed sweeperleader
Rating
89
Caps
64
Goals
0
Life
1953
Clubs
K.S.K. Beveren, FC Bayern Munich, Lierse S.K.
#5
Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

An iconic presence between the sticks for Bayern Munich and Belgium, Pfaff’s charismatic leadership secured the 1982 World Cup semi-final for his nation. Career record: 64 caps and 0 goals for Belgium; club career at K.S.K. Beveren, FC Bayern Munich, Lierse S.K..

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Career record

1973–1982K.S.K. Beveren
1982–1988FC Bayern Munich
1988–1989Lierse S.K.
1989–1990Trabzonspor
Belgium64 caps, 0 goals

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Around Pfaff in the almanac

One rank above: Paul Van Himst at #4.

One rank below: Michel Preud’homme at #6.

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