Nico Claesen

Stalwart LB, also LM, CB Right-footed dribbler

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1962

Clubs

R.F.C. Seraing, Standard Liège, Royal Antwerp

#33

Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Emerging from Belgium's 80s generation, this left-sided talent offered attacking flexibility and vital squad depth. Career record: 36 caps and 12 goals for Belgium; club career at R.F.C. Seraing, Standard Liège, Royal Antwerp.

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Around Claesen in the almanac

One rank above: Walter Meeuws at #32.

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