The cultured Belgian libero became a Newcastle cult hero in the 90s, renowned for his surging runs and spectacular goals from defence. Career record: 41 caps and 5 goals for Belgium; club career at Royal Charleroi S.C., KV Mechelen, Newcastle United.
| 1985–1989 | Royal Charleroi S.C. |
| 1989–1992 | KV Mechelen |
| 1992–1994 | R.S.C. Anderlecht |
| 1994–1999 | Newcastle United |
| 1998–1999 | Fulham |
| 1999–2000 | Royal Charleroi S.C. |
| Belgium | 41 caps, 5 goals |
One rank above: Mousa Dembélé at #25.
One rank below: Georges Grün at #27.
Belgium's editorial top five: Kevin De Bruyne · Thibaut Courtois · Eden Hazard · Paul Van Himst · Jean-Marie Pfaff.