A key organiser in Belgium's defense during the 1980s, his leadership helped marshal the backline to success. Career record: 46 caps and 0 goals for Belgium; club career at Beerschot A.C., Club Brugge K.V., Standard Liège.
One rank above: Nacer Chadli at #31.
One rank below: Nico Claesen at #33.
Belgium's editorial top five: Kevin De Bruyne · Thibaut Courtois · Eden Hazard · Paul Van Himst · Jean-Marie Pfaff.