How many caps did Philippe Albert win for Belgium?

Philippe Albert won 41 caps for Belgium, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Philippe Albert play for?

Royal Charleroi S.C. (1985–1989), KV Mechelen (1989–1992), R.S.C. Anderlecht (1992–1994), Newcastle United (1994–1999), Fulham (1998–1999), Royal Charleroi S.C. (1999–2000).

Where does Philippe Albert rank among Belgium's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Philippe Albert #26 of Belgium's 33 greatest players of all time.

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26 / Belgium · 1987–1997

Philippe Albert

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Caps · Belgium

Goals · Belgium

Life

1967

Clubs

Royal Charleroi S.C., KV Mechelen, Newcastle United

#26

Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

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.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q563065

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Career record

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

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Belgium checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Belgium checked 4 October 2026

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Around Albert in the almanac

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.

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