Raymond Braine

Icon CAM, also CM, SS Right-footed playmakerdribbler

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1907–1978

Clubs

K. Beerschot V.A.C., AC Sparta Prague, R.C.S. La Forestoise

#18

Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Belgium's first continental superstar, this technically gifted attacker pioneered the path for his countrymen in Europe. Career record: 54 caps and 26 goals for Belgium; club career at K. Beerschot V.A.C., AC Sparta Prague, R.C.S. La Forestoise.

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Around Braine in the almanac

One rank above: Luc Nilis at #17.

One rank below: Toby Alderweireld at #19.

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