
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.
| 1922–1930 | K. Beerschot V.A.C. |
| 1930–1936 | AC Sparta Prague |
| 1936–1943 | K. Beerschot V.A.C. |
| 1943–1944 | R.C.S. La Forestoise |
| Belgium | 54 caps, 26 goals |
One rank above: Luc Nilis at #18.
One rank below: Toby Alderweireld at #20.
Belgium's editorial top five: Kevin De Bruyne · Thibaut Courtois · Eden Hazard · Paul Van Himst · Jean-Marie Pfaff.