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Lorenzo Staelens

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed leader
Rating
83
Caps
70
Goals
8
Life
1964
Clubs
K.V. Kortrijk, Club Brugge K.V., R.S.C. Anderlecht
#29
Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A formidable presence for Club Brugge and Anderlecht, this tenacious Belgian was a true defensive leader, anchoring his teams with unwavering grit. Career record: 70 caps and 8 goals for Belgium; club career at K.V. Kortrijk, Club Brugge K.V., R.S.C. Anderlecht.

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Career record

1982–1987White Star Lauwe
1987–1989K.V. Kortrijk
1989–1998Club Brugge K.V.
1998–2001R.S.C. Anderlecht
2001–2001Oita Trinita
Belgium70 caps, 8 goals

The world's great CBs

Around Staelens in the almanac

One rank above: Joseph Mermans at #28.

One rank below: Marouane Fellaini at #30.

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