Lorenzo Staelens

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed leader

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1964

Clubs

K.V. Kortrijk, Club Brugge K.V., R.S.C. Anderlecht

#28

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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Around Staelens in the almanac

One rank above: Joseph Mermans at #27.

One rank below: Marouane Fellaini at #29.

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