How many caps did Lorenzo Staelens win for Belgium?

Lorenzo Staelens won 70 caps for Belgium, scoring 8 goals.

Which clubs did Lorenzo Staelens play for?

White Star Lauwe (1982–1987), K.V. Kortrijk (1987–1989), Club Brugge K.V. (1989–1998), R.S.C. Anderlecht (1998–2001), Oita Trinita (2001–2001).

Where does Lorenzo Staelens rank among Belgium's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Lorenzo Staelens #29 of Belgium's 33 greatest players of all time.

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29 / Belgium · 1990–2000

Lorenzo Staelens

CB leader

Caps · Belgium

Goals · Belgium

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.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q733012

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Career record

1982–1987	White Star Lauwe
1987–1989	K.V. Kortrijk
1989–1998	Club Brugge K.V.
1998–2001	R.S.C. Anderlecht
2001–2001	Oita Trinita
Belgium	70 caps, 8 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Belgium checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Belgium checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Belgium legends whose careers overlapped Staelens's

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.

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