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Joseph Mermans
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28 / Belgium · 1945–1956

Joseph Mermans

ST finisherdribbler
Caps · Belgium
56
Goals · Belgium
27
Life
1922–1996
Clubs
K. Tubantia Borgerhout V.K., R.S.C. Anderlecht
#28
Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A fearsome striker and talisman for Anderlecht, his incredible scoring rate cemented his legendary status at the club. Career record: 56 caps and 27 goals for Belgium; club career at K. Tubantia Borgerhout V.K., R.S.C. Anderlecht.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2632715
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Career record

1938–1941K. Tubantia Borgerhout V.K.
1941–1957R.S.C. Anderlecht
Belgium56 caps, 27 goals

Sources

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Around Mermans in the almanac

One rank above: Georges Grün at #27.

One rank below: Lorenzo Staelens at #29.

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

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