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Paul Van Himst
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04 / Belgium · 1960–1974

Paul Van Himst

CAM creatorclutch
Caps · Belgium
81
Goals · Belgium
30
Life
1943
Clubs
R.S.C. Anderlecht, Racing White Daring Molenbeek, Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek
#4
Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 81 caps and 30 goals for Belgium; club career at R.S.C. Anderlecht, Racing White Daring Molenbeek, Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q362322
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Career record

1959–1975R.S.C. Anderlecht
1975–1976Racing White Daring Molenbeek
1975–1976Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek
1976–1977SC Eendracht Aalst
Belgium81 caps, 30 goals

Sources

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Around Himst in the almanac

One rank above: Eden Hazard at #3.

One rank below: Jean-Marie Pfaff at #5.

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

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