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33 / Belgium · 1983–1990

Nico Claesen

LB dribbler
Caps · Belgium
36
Goals · Belgium
12
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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Career record

1977–1978K. Patro Eisden Maasmechelen
1978–1984R.F.C. Seraing
1978–1984Standard Liège
1984–1985VfB Stuttgart
1985–1986Standard Liège
1986–1988Tottenham Hotspur
1988–1992Royal Antwerp
1992–1993Beerschot
1993–1994Royal Antwerp
1993–1996KV Oostende
1994–1996Royal Antwerp
1996–1998K. Sint-Niklase S.K.E.
Belgium36 caps, 12 goals

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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.

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