50 Standard De Liège Best Players of All Time

Standard de Liège is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Liège, and one of the most successful clubs in Belgium. Founded in 1898, Standard de Liège has won ten Belgian league titles, their most recent titles coming in 2007-08 and 2008-09.

They have also won five Belgian Cups, and reached the UEFA Cup semi-finals in 1982-83. Standard de Liège is known for its passionate supporters and its incredible atmosphere at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne.

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1. Oguchi Onyewu

Defender

Career

1999: IMG Academy
2000–2001: Clemson Tigers
2002–2004: Metz
2003–2004: La Louvière (loan)
2004–2009: Standard Liège
2007: Newcastle United (loan)
2009–2011: Milan
2011: Twente (loan)
2011–2013: Sporting CP
2012–2013: Málaga (loan)
2013–2014: Queens Park Rangers
2014: Sheffield Wednesday
2014–2015: Charlton Athletic
2017: Philadelphia Union
1999: United States U17
2001: United States U20
2004–2014: United States
2018–2019: Orlando City B (sporting director)
2021: R.E. Virton (secretary-general)

Oguchi Onyewu is a veteran center back who has spent most of his career playing in Europe. He made a short move to North America in 2017, joining the Philadelphia Union.

Oguchi Onyewu is tall and strong, which makes him perfect for center back positions. His experience at the highest level of European football will be valuable as he joins R.E Virton this season.

Known for his aerial ability and long throwing range from set pieces, Oguchi Onyewu could provide an offensive spark for Virton if he gets on the score sheet regularly this year.

Despite being 36 years old, Oguchi Onyewu still possesses great talent that could see him continue playing at a high level well into the 2020s if he stays healthy and motivated throughout his tenure with Virton FC.

In addition to his skills on the pitch, Oguchi Onyewu is also known for being polite and gentlemanly off it - qualities that make him popular among teammates and fans alike.

Also Played For: standard liege, philadelphia union

2. Axel Witsel

Midfielder

Career

1995–1997: RRC Vottem
1997–1999: CS Visé
1999–2006: Standard Liège
2006–2011: Standard Liège
2011–2012: Benfica
2012–2016: Zenit Saint Petersburg
2017–2018: Tianjin Quanjian
2018–2022: Borussia Dortmund
2022: Atlético Madrid
2004: Belgium U15
2005: Belgium U16
2005–2006: Belgium U17
2006–2007: Belgium U18
2006: Belgium U19
2007–2009: Belgium U21
2008: Belgium

Axel Witsel was born on January 12, 1989 in Liège, Belgium. He started his career at RRC Vottem and then played for CS Visé before joining Standard Liège in 2006.

In 2011, he joined Benfica where he made over 100 appearances and won two Portuguese Liga titles (2012–13, 2013–14). In July 2016, Witsel signed with Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of €40 million.

With Atlético Madrid, Witsel has helped the club win the Spanish League title twice (2017-18; 2018-19) as well as the UEFA Europa League (2018-19).

He has also been part of Belgium's World Cup squad this year and scored their first goal in their Round of 16 match against Panama. Axel Witsel is one of Europe's most highly rated defensive midfielders and is often compared to Claude Makelele from Chelsea FC.

Also Played For: sl benfica, borussia dortmund

3. Collins Fai

Cameroon national football team

Career

2005–2011: FC Bamenda
2011–2013: Union Douala
2013: NQSA (loan)
2013–2016: Dinamo București
2016–2022: Standard Liège
2022: Al-Tai
2012: Cameroon

Collins Fai is a Cameroonian international footballer who plays as a right back or left back for Al-Tai. Collins started his career with FC Bamenda in 2005 and made 18 appearances for the club before joining Union Douala in 2013.

Collins spent six months on loan at NQSA in 2015, helping the side to promotion to the top division of Cameroonian football. Collins has represented his country at youth level and was part of the team that won the U17 African Cup of Nations in 2012.

He also played at both U20 and U23 levels during his time with Cameroon national team.. Collins is contracted to Al-Tai until 2022, after which he will likely move abroad once again in search of further competition and development opportunities. Collins Fai is a Cameroonian international footballer who plays for Standard Liège in Belgium.

Collins Fai has represented his country at the Africa Cup of Nations on two occasions, winning the competition in 2017 with Gabon as their opponents. He started his career at Dinamo București before moving to Belgian side Standard Liège in 2016.

Collins Fai is known for his strong aerial presence and ability to score goals from set pieces, which has seen him net 56 times throughout his career so far.

Also Played For: cameroon

4. Michy Batshuayi

Forward

Career

2003–2005: RFC Evere
2005–2006: RUSA Schaarbeek
2006–2007: Brussels
2007–2008: Anderlecht
2008–2009: Brussels
2009–2011: Standard Liège
2011–2014: Standard Liège
2014–2016: Marseille
2016–2022: Chelsea
2018: Borussia Dortmund (loan)
2018–2019: Valencia (loan)
2019: Crystal Palace (loan)
2020–2021: Crystal Palace (loan)
2021–2022: Beşiktaş (loan)
2022: Fenerbahçe
2012–2014: Belgium U21
2015: Belgium

Michy Batshuayi is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for Turkish club Fenerbahçe. He made his senior debut in 2009 for Standard Liège and has since played for several top-flight clubs across Europe, including Anderlecht, Brussels and Fenerbahçe.

In 2014, he scored 22 goals in 33 appearances to help Belgium reach the World Cup Finals. At international level, Batshuayi has represented Belgium at youth level before making his full international debut in 2016.

With 25 goals from 79 appearances over all competitions,[4] he is currently Fenerbahçe's leading scorer of all time.

On 5 July 2019, it was announced that Batshuayi would be leaving Turkey after six years playing there to sign with Premier League side Chelsea on a three-year contract worth £38 million. Michy Batthuaya was born 2 October 1993 in Brussels (Belgium)

After coming through the ranks of local side RFC Evere then RUSA Schaarbeek he signed with Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam where he won 3 Eredivisie titles scoring 121 times.

Over two seasons becoming one of the most potent strikers of his generation winning Domestic Double’s both as an Ajax player & captain, Moving on again this season joining title challengers PSV Eindhoven scoring 14 goals.

It wasn’t long until English sides were vying for his signature after being spotted by scouts during an impressive performance against Manchester United U21’s whilst on loan at Standard Liege; subsequently joining Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.

Finally arriving back home at FC Brussels just prior to their Europa league tie vs Red Star Belgrade Michy smashed a hat trick helping secure victory 4–1 sealing himself another move away from Club land.

This time signing for La Liga outfit Atlético Madrid, Following 6 months with Diego Simeone’s men Michy returned home once again when Atlético agreed terms with fellow Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.

Now 27 years old and having amassed 100 caps & 38 goals internationally notching up winners medals from Euro 2012, Copa America 2015, World Cup 2018 amongst others rumoured suitors continue to line up despite stating multiple times previous year.

Also Played For: super lig, fenerbahçe s.k

5. Mehdi Carcela

Midfielder

Career

1994–2008: Standard Liège
2008–2011: Standard Liège
2011–2013: Anzhi Makhachkala
2013–2015: Standard Liège
2015–2016: Benfica
2016–2018: Granada
2017–2018: Olympiacos (loan)
2018: Standard Liège (loan)
2018–2022: Standard Liège
2004: Belgium U16
2005–2006: Belgium U17
2006–2007: Belgium U18
2009–2010: Belgium U21
2009–2010: Belgium
2011–2019: Morocco
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 April 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:00, 15 October 2019 (UTC)

Mehdi Carcela was born on July 1, 1989 in Liège, Belgium. He started his career by playing for Standard Liege and then joined Anzhi Makhachkala in 2011.

Mehdi is a midfielder who is known for his creativity and passing ability. In 2013, he left Anzhi to join Belgian side Sint-Truidense VV. Mehdi made his international debut for Belgium in 2008 and has since played at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 tournaments.

Mehdi Carcela is a Moroccan-born Belgian footballer who currently plays for Standard Liège in Belgium. He has played for the Morocco national team since 2009 and has made 22 appearances to date.

Mehdi Carcela started his career with Belgian side Kortrijk before moving to Morocco in 2009 where he spent six years playing for the country's national team, making 100 appearances overall and scoring 22 goals.

In 2018, Mehdi Carcela joined Standard Liège on loan from Benfica and has so far been an important part of the club's season, featuring in 6 matches and scoring 2 goals as they look to defend their title next year.

Outside of football, Mehdi Carcela is also involved in charity work which includes supporting children with cancer through fundraising events such as running marathons or cycling tours across Europe.

As one of Belgium's most successful players ever at youth level, it is no surprise that many clubs are keen to sign him up following his impressive performances for Standard Liège this season - including Premier League outfit Manchester United who reportedly made an offer late last year but was rejected by the player himself due to family reasons.

Also Played For: fc anzhi makhachkala

6. Gojko Cimirot

Standard de Liège

Gojko Cimirot Career

2000–2010: Leotar
2010–2013: Leotar
2013–2015: Sarajevo
2015–2018: PAOK
2018: Standard Liège
2012–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Gojko Cimirot is a 30-year-old defender who currently plays for Standard Liège. He started his career at hometown club Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, before moving to Belgium to play for Anderlecht in 2009.

After three years with Anderlecht, he joined Club Brugge where he spent two seasons before joining Standard Liège in July 2014.

Cimirot has made over 100 appearances for Standard since his arrival, winning the Belgian First Division title twice (in 2012/13 and 2015/16) as well as the Belgian Cup three times (2013/14, 2014/15, 2017).

In November 2017, it was announced that Cimirot would represent Bosnia and Herzegovina at the international level during the 2018 World Cup qualification campaign.

He played all six of their qualifying matches without conceding a goal. Outside of football, Gojko enjoys spending time with friends and family; playing tennis or golf when he can fit them into his schedule is also a favourite pastime.

Also Played For: bosnia and herzegovina

7. Steven Defour

Belgium national football team

Career

1993–1997: Zennester Hombeek
1997–2004: Mechelen
2004–2006: Genk
2006–2011: Standard Liège
2011–2014: Porto
2014–2016: Anderlecht
2016–2019: Burnley
2019–2020: Antwerp
2020–2021: Mechelen
2003: Belgium U15
2003–2004: Belgium U16
2004–2005: Belgium U17
2005: Belgium U18
2006–2017: Belgium
2021–2022: Mechelen (assistant)
2022: Mechelen
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Steven Defour is a Belgian footballer who currently plays for Mechelen. Defour started his career at Zennester Hombeek before moving to Mechelen in 2004.

In 2006, Defour moved to Genk, where he spent four seasons before rejoining Mechelen in 2010. Defour has played for Belgium at Under-21, Under-23, and senior levels.

In 2015, Defour helped Mechelen reach the Belgian Cup final. Defour has also played for Ajax, Marseille, and Tottenham Hotspur in his career. In 2019, Defour announced his retirement from professional football.

Defour is married and has two children. Defour is a midfielder who is known for his attacking play. Steven Defour is a Belgian football player who currently plays for English club Burnley. Defour has played for several Belgian clubs, most notably Standard Liège and Porto.

He has made a total of 363 appearances for Belgium, and was part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup.

Defour has also played for Anderlecht and Burnley in England, as well as Antwerp in Belgium. He is currently the manager of Mechelen, where he has led the club to 16th place in the Belgian Pro League.

Defour has been described as a versatile player, who is capable of playing as a midfielder or a forward. He was born in Ghent, Belgium, on 25 July 1988. Defour is of Congolese descent. He has two children, daughter Milly and son Xander.

Also Played For: football manager 2009, burnley f.c

8. Paul-José M'Poku

Standard de Liège

Career

1998–2002: Cornesse FC
2002–2004: Entente Rechaintoise
2004–2008: Standard Liège
2008–2009: Tottenham Hotspur
2009–2011: Tottenham Hotspur
2010–2011: Leyton Orient (loan)
2011–2015: Standard Liège
2015: Cagliari (loan)
2015–2017: Chievo
2016–2017: Panathinaikos (loan)
2017–2020: Standard Liège
2020–2021: Al Wahda
2021–2022: Konyaspor
2022: Incheon United
2007: Belgium U15
2007–2008: Belgium U16
2008–2009: Belgium U17
2009–2010: Belgium U18
2010–2011: Belgium U19
2011–2014: Belgium U21
2015: DR Congo
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 August 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:48, 6 November 2021 (UTC)

M'Poku is a winger who currently plays for Incheon United FC. M'Poku started his career at Cornesse FC before moving to Standard Liège. M'Poku represented Zaire at youth level before playing for Standard Liège.

M'Poku joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 but left the club in 2009. M'Poku joined Incheon United FC in 2010 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club. M'Poku is a member of the Congo national team and has represented his country at international level.

M'Poku is a hardworking player who is known for his speed and attacking play. M'Poku is considered to be a rising star in the footballing world and is expected to continue his good performances in the future.

M'Poku is a valuable member of Incheon United FC and is expected to lead the team to success in the future.

Also Played For: k league 1

9. Marouane Fellaini

Midfielder

Career

1994–1997: Anderlecht
1997–2000: Mons
2000–2002: R. Francs Borains
2002–2004: Sporting Charleroi
2004–2006: Standard Liège
2006–2008: Standard Liège
2008–2013: Everton
2013–2019: Manchester United
2019–: Shandong Taishan
2004–2005: Belgium U18
2006: Belgium U19
2006–2007: Belgium U21
2007–2018: Belgium

Fellaini is a Belgian international midfielder who has played for clubs in Belgium, France, and China. He began his career at Anderlecht, before moving to Mons in 2000.

He spent two seasons at Sporting Charleroi before joining Standard Liège in 2004. He moved to Shandong Taishan in 2018. Fellaini has represented Belgium at the World Cup twice, in 2014 and 2018.

He has also won a number of trophies with his clubs, including the Belgian Pro League (four times), the Belgian Cup (four times), and the UEFA Europa League (once). Fellaini is known for his physicality and tough play in midfield.

He has been banned from international competition on a number of occasions for disciplinary issues. Fellaini is married to Belgian model Anouk van Korte and they have three children. Fellaini is a Muslim and has spoken about his faith in the media.

Also Played For: belgium national football team, everton f.c

10. Alexander Scholz

FC Midtjylland

Alexander Scholz Career

2010–2012: Vejle
2012: Stjarnan
2012–2015: Lokeren
2015–2018: Standard Liège
2018: Club Brugge
2018–2021: Midtjylland
2021: Urawa Red Diamonds
2010–2011: Denmark U19
2014–2015: Denmark U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022

Alexander Scholz is a Danish football player who currently plays for Urawa Red Diamonds. He has played for a number of Danish clubs, most notably Hedensted and Vejle.

Scholz has represented Denmark at under-19 and under-21 levels. He made his senior debut in the Danish Superliga in the 2013–14 season. Scholz has been labelled as one of the best centre backs in the Danish league.

He has been called up to the Danish national team numerous times, but has yet to make his debut. Scholz is married and has two children. He is a devout Jehovah's Witness. Scholz is 1.89 metres tall and is known for his strong defending skills.

Alexander Scholz is a talented midfielder who has excelled in the Belgian top-flight. He has represented Denmark at youth level and is now looking to establish himself at the senior level. Scholz is a hardworking player who is always looking to contribute to his team.

He is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions. Scholz is a promising young talent who is sure to continue impressing in the future. He is a player who is well-suited to playing in a midfield three. Scholz is a player who is always looking to make an impact on the game.

He is a player who is capable of creating chances for his team. Alexander Scholz is a talented midfielder who is sure to make an impact on the Belgian top-flight in the future.

Also Played For: urawa red diamonds, j1 league

11. Laurent Ciman

Defender

Career

2004–2008: Charleroi
2008–2010: Club Brugge
2009–2010: Kortrijk (loan)
2010–2015: Standard Liège
2015–2017: Montreal Impact
2018: Los Angeles FC
2018: Dijon
2019–2020: Toronto FC
2004–2008: Belgium U21
2008: Belgium Olympic
2010–2018: Belgium
2021: CF Montréal (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Laurent Ciman is a Belgian defender who currently plays for the Canadian club, Montreal Impact. He began his senior career with Charleroi in 2004, before joining Montréal in 2008.

Ciman has made 85 appearances for Montréal, scoring three times. Ciman was part of Belgium's squad at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

He was also a part of the Belgium side that reached the semi-finals of the 2017 European Championships. Ciman is an assistant coach with the Montreal Impact.

As a defender, Ciman is known for his strong defending and accurate passing. Laurent Ciman was born on 5 August 1985 in Farciennes, Belgium.

He is 1.84 meters tall and has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Laurent Ciman is a Belgian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Montreal Impact and Dijon.

He has also played for Standard Liège, Club Brugge, and Kortrijk. Ciman was born in Kortrijk and started playing football at the age of six.

He joined Club Brugge in 2004 and made his professional debut in the 2005–06 season. Ciman went on to play 152 matches and score six goals for Standard Liège before joining Montreal Impact in 2015.

He has since made over 100 appearances for the Canadian side and helped them win the MLS Cup in 2017. Ciman has also played for Belgium at the senior level, making his debut in 2004.

He has played 20 times and scored one goal for the country. Ciman is a regular member of the Belgium national team and has been called up to the squad for the 2018 World Cup and the 2019 European Championship. Ciman is married and has two children.

Also Played For: cf montréal

12. Émile Mpenza

Forward

Émile Mpenza Career

1986–1989: LC Mesvins
1989–1995: Kortrijk
1995–1996: Kortrijk
1996–1997: Mouscron
1997–1999: Standard Liège
2000–2003: Schalke 04
2003–2004: Standard Liège
2004–2006: Hamburger SV
2006–2007: Al-Rayyan
2007–2008: Manchester City
2008–2009: Plymouth Argyle
2009–2010: Sion
2010–2012: Neftchi Baku
2013–2014: Eendracht Aalst
1995–1996: Belgium U18
1995: Belgium U19
1996: Belgium U21
1997–2009: Belgium
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mpenza began his youth career at Belgian side LC Mesvins before signing with Kortrijk in 1989. Mpenza made his senior debut in 1995 with Kortrijk, scoring five goals in 32 appearances.

Mpenza signed for Manchester City in 2007 and made 16 appearances for the club before being released in 2008. Mpenza signed for Belgian side Sint-Truiden in 2009 and made 68 appearances for the club before retiring in 2015.

Mpenza was named Belgian Footballer of the Year in 2007 and 2013. Mpenza was named in the Belgian national team for the 2014 World Cup and scored two goals in four appearances.

Mpenza was named in the Belgian national team for the 2018 World Cup and scored one goal in three appearances.

Mpenza is of Congolese descent. Mpenza is currently a football coach at Belgian side Sint-Truiden.

Also Played For: plymouth argyle f.c

13. Gilbert Bodart

Brescia Calcio

Gilbert Bodart Career

1972–1976: CS Verlaine
1976–1981: Standard Liège
1981–1996: Standard Liège
1996–1997: Bordeaux
1997–1998: Standard Liège
1998–2000: Brescia
2000–2001: Ravenna
2001–2002: Beveren
1985–1995: Belgium
2002–2003: CS Visé
2003–2005: KV Oostende
2005: Eendracht Aalst
2005–2006: La Louvière
2006–2007: KSK Wevelgem City
2008: RJ Rochefort
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gilbert Bodart is a Belgian football goalkeeper who played for Standard Liège and Bordeaux. Bodart was born in Ougrée on 2 September 1962. He started his career with CS Verlaine in 1972 and played for Standard Liège for eleven years.

Bodart played for Bordeaux in 1997, but returned to Standard Liège the following year. Bodart retired from professional football in 1998. He has made 445 appearances in the Belgian First Division, scoring ten goals. Bodart is a member of the Belgian national team and played six times.

He is currently the goalkeeping coach at Standard Liège. Bodart is married and has two children. Gilbert Bodart is a Belgian football manager who has had a successful international career, managing Belgium to the 2002 World Cup.

Bodart is most well-known for his time as manager of CS Visé, where he led the club to promotion to the Belgian First Division in his first season in charge.

He later moved to KV Oostende, where he helped the club reach the Belgian Cup final in his second season in charge. In 2006, he moved to La Louvière, where he helped the club win the Belgian Championship.

He then moved to KSK Wevelgem City, before returning to La Louvière in 2008. Bodart has also had a successful international career, playing for Belgium at the 1985 and 1995 World Cups.

In 2002, he was appointed manager of CS Visé, where he led the club to promotion to the Belgian First Division. He then moved to KV Oostende, where he helped the club reach the Belgian Cup final in his second season in charge.

Bodart has also been a regular member of the Belgian national team, playing at the 1985, 1990, 1994, and 2002 World Cups.

14. William Balikwisha

Cercle Brugge K.S.V.

William Balikwisha Career

2003–2014: Anderlecht
2014–2018: Standard Liège
2018: Standard Liège
2019: Cercle Brugge (loan)
2020: MVV Maastricht (loan)
2019: DR Congo U23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:04, 6 October 2020 (UTC), National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 April 2019

William Balikwisha is a Belgian winger who currently plays for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League. Balikwisha made his professional debut with Standard Liège in 2017, and has since made over 50 appearances for the club.

Balikwisha is known for his speed and dribbling ability, and has been compared to Eden Hazard. Balikwisha is a member of the Belgium national football team, and has made one appearance for the side. Balikwisha is a Belgium youth international, and has represented his country at youth levels including the U-17 and U-21 squads.

Balikwisha is originally from Brussels, and has also played for Anderlecht and Gent. Balikwisha is married and has two young children. William Balikwisha is a defender who is currently playing for Standard Liège in Belgium.

He started his career with Anderlecht before moving to Standard Liège in 2014. Balikwisha has represented DR Congo at youth level and has made two appearances for the U23 team.

He is a versatile defender who can play at either centre-back or left-back. Balikwisha is a hard-working player who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch. He is a reliable defender who is known for his battling qualities.

Balikwisha is a key player for Standard Liège and is expected to lead the side in defence next season. He is also a highly rated player by Belgium national team coach Roberto Martinez.

Balikwisha is a versatile defender who can play at either centre-back or left-back. He is a key player for Standard Liège and is expected to lead the side in defence next season.

15. Guy Hellers

Standard de Liège

Guy Hellers Career

1980–1982: Metz
1983–2000: Standard Liège
1982–1997: Luxembourg
2004–2010: Luxembourg
2010–2011: F91 Dudelange (sporting director)
2011–2015: F91 Dudelange (head of youth sector)
2015: F91 Dudelange
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Guy Hellers started his career at US Bascharage, before moving to US Hollerich. He played for Luxembourg at the 1986 FIFA World Cup and the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

He is best known for his time with Werder Bremen, where he played from 1993 until 2003. He then played for Racing Genk and Hannover 96, before retiring in 2007. He has since worked as a football commentator for Luxembourg's RTL television station.

He has two sons, one of whom plays for US club Chicago Fire. Hellers is a devout Roman Catholic. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in 2009.

He was inducted into the Luxembourg Football Hall of Fame in 2016. Guy Hellers is a football manager and former player who has managed Standard Liège and F91 Dudelange.

Guy Hellers played for Metz and Luxembourg in his international career. In 2004, Guy Hellers was appointed manager of Luxembourg. In 2010, Guy Hellers was appointed head of youth sector at F91 Dudelange.

In 2015, Guy Hellers was appointed manager of F91 Dudelange. Guy Hellers has managed Standard Liège and F91 Dudelange to mid-table finishes in their respective domestic leagues.

Guy Hellers is a former player who is known for his attacking play. Guy Hellers is a Belgian international and has appeared in two international tournaments. Guy Hellers is a manager who is known for his attacking style of play.

16. Renaud Emond

Standard de Liège

Career

2000–2010: Virton
2010–2013: Virton
2013–2015: Waasland-Beveren
2015–2020: Standard Liège
2020–2022: Nantes
2022: Standard Liège
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2022

Renaud Emond is a Belgian forward who currently plays for Standard Liège. He has played for various clubs in his career, most notably Standard Liège where he has made over 125 appearances.

Emond has represented his country at various youth levels, before making his senior debut in 2014. He is known for his speed and dribbling ability, and is a danger in the attacking third. Expect Emond to remain a key player for Standard Liège for the foreseeable future.

Renaud Emond was born on the 9th of July, 2000, in Virton, Belgium. Emond began his career with Virton, playing for the club from 2000 to 2010. In 2010, Emond moved to Waasland-Beveren, and he stayed at the club until 2013. Emond then joined Standard Liège, where he spent three seasons.

In 2015, Emond joined Nantes, and he stayed at the club for two seasons. In 2020, Emond moved to Standard Liège once again. Emond is currently a senior player with the club.

Emond has made 89 appearances and scored 27 goals for Standard Liège. Emond is a Belgian international, and he has represented his country at youth level and senior level.

17. Jelle Van Damme

Belgium national football team

Career

1998: Lokeren
2001–2002: Germinal Beerschot
2002–2004: Ajax
2004–2006: Southampton
2005–2006: Werder Bremen (loan)
2006–2010: Anderlecht
2010–2011: Wolverhampton Wanderers
2011–2016: Standard Liège
2016–2017: LA Galaxy
2017–2019: Royal Antwerp
2019–2020: Lokeren
2001–2002: Belgium U19
2002–2003: Belgium U21
2003–2014: Belgium
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jelle Van Damme is a Belgium international defender and midfielder. Van Damme started his career at Beveren, before moving to Lokeren in 1998.

He won the Belgian Pro League title with Lokeren in 2006, and also reached the UEFA Cup semi-finals that season.

Van Damme moved to Standard Liège in 2014, and helped the club reach the Belgian Cup final that year. Van Damme has made over 230 appearances for Belgium, and represented his country at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

He is currently a free agent, and is rumoured to be considering a move to the Russian Premier League. Van Damme is a versatile defender, who is capable of playing left midfield.

He has been labelled as one of the best defenders in Europe, and is considered one of the most consistent players in Belgian football. Van Damme is known for his hard work, and is often praised for his discipline on the pitch.

18. Igor de Camargo

Belgium national football team

Career

2000–2001: Genk
2000: Estrela
2001–2005: Genk
2003–2004: Heusden-Zolder (loan)
2005–2006: Molenbeek
2006–2010: Standard Liège
2010–2013: Borussia Mönchengladbach
2013: 1899 Hoffenheim (loan)
2013–2015: Standard Liège
2015–2016: Genk
2016–2018: APOEL
2018–2022: Mechelen
2022: RWDM
2009–2012: Belgium
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 April 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 September 2012

Igor de Camargo is a Brazilian international striker who has played for clubs in Europe, most notably Borussia Mönchengladbach and Atlético Madrid. De Camargo was born in Porto Feliz, Brazil, in 1983 and started his career with local side Estrela.

He made his senior debut in 2000 and went on to feature for Genk, Valencia, Atlético Madrid and Borussia Mönchengladbach, winning three Eredivisie titles and three Spanish Cups with the latter.

De Camargo represented Brazil at under-20 and under-23 level, winning the 2002 South American Championship and the 2003 Copa América.

He made his international debut for Brazil in 2006 and has since made over 50 appearances, scoring 14 goals. De Camargo retired from professional football in 2017, having played for Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey final that year.

He has since joined Brazilian side Botafogo. Igor de Camargo is married to Spanish model Marta García and they have two children.

De Camargo is a passionate musician and has released two albums, one of which, Musica Para Todos, won the 2017 Latin Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. Igor de Camargo was honoured with the Laureus World Sports Award for Best Male Athlete in 2017.

Igor de Camargo is a ambassador for the UNICEF charity and has worked with the organisation to raise awareness and funds for child welfare programmes.

19. Réginal Goreux

Standard de Liège

Career

2000: Berloz FC
2000–2008: Standard Liège
2008–2013: Standard Liège
2013–2014: Krylia Sovetov
2014–2015: FC Rostov
2015–2020: Standard Liège
2007–2008: Belgium U21
2011–2017: Haiti
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 December 2019, National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 November 2017

Réginal Goreux is a Haitian defender who played for Standard Liège before joining FC Rostov in 2014. He has made over 100 appearances for the Belgian side and is known for his strong defending.

Goreux has also represented Haiti at international level, and was a part of the team that took part in the 2013 Gold Cup. He is currently contracted to FC Rostov until 2017. Réginal Goreux is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a good performance for his club.

Réginal Goreux is a Belgian footballer who plays for Belgian club Standard Liège. He has played in the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League. Goreux has played for Standard Liège for most of his senior career.

In 2013, he helped the team reach the Europa League semi-finals. Goreux has also played for Krylia Sovetov and FC Rostov in Russia.

He has made 41 appearances for Standard Liège in all competitions. Goreux has made five appearances for Belgium's U21 team. Goreux is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions.

Goreux is a physical player who is known for his tackling and interceptions. Goreux is a hard-working and consistent midfielder. Goreux is a leader on and off the pitch.

Goreux is a key player for Standard Liège and is considered one of the best Belgian midfielders.

20. Konstantinos Laifis

Standard de Liège

Career

2007–2009: Enosis Neon Paralimni
2009–2012: Nottingham Forest
2012–2016: Anorthosis
2013: Alki Larnaca (loan)
2016–2018: Olympiacos
2016–2018: Standard Liège (loan)
2018: Standard Liège
2009–2010: Cyprus U17
2010–2012: Cyprus U19
2013–2014: Cyprus U21
2014: Cyprus
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:36, 25 March 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2021

Konstantinos Laifis started his career at Enosis Neon Paralimni. He then signed for Nottingham Forest, where he made 54 appearances in three seasons. In July 2014, Laifis joined Belgian side Standard Liège.

He has since made over 100 appearances for the club. Laifis is a versatile player who can play as a centre back, left back, or defensive midfielder. Laifis is a key part of the Standard Liège defence, and has helped the club to win the Belgian Pro League and the Belgian Cup.

Laifis is also a regular for the Cyprus national team, and has made six appearances for his country. Konstantinos Laifis is a strong leader on and off the pitch, and is a popular figure at Standard Liège. He is expected to continue playing at Standard Liège for many years to come.

Konstantinos Laifis is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Anorthosis in the Cypriot First Division.

Laifis has made over 100 appearances for Anorthosis, scoring eight goals. Laifis also played for Alki Larnaca in the 2013-14 season, before joining Belgian side Standard Liège on a season-long loan in 2016.

Laifis has represented Cyprus at youth level, and made his senior international debut in 2014. Laifis is known for his creativity and passing ability, and is a mainstay in Standard Liège’s midfield.

Laifis is due to return to Anorthosis in the summer of 2020, after his loan with Standard Liège expires. Laifis is expected to be a key player for Anorthosis in the upcoming season.

Laifis is a Greece U21 international, and has been capped at senior level.

21. Marc Wilmots

Standard de Liège

Career

1980–1985: CS Jodoigne
1985–1987: Sint-Truiden
1987–1988: Sint-Truiden
1988–1991: Mechelen
1991–1996: Standard Liège
1996–2000: Schalke 04
2000–2001: Bordeaux
2001–2003: Schalke 04
1986–1987: Belgium U19
1987–1989: Belgium U21
1990–2002: Belgium
2003: Schalke 04 (interim)
2004–2005: Sint-Truiden
2009–2012: Belgium (assistant)
2012–2016: Belgium
2017: Ivory Coast
2019: Iran
2021–2022: Raja CA
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Marc Wilmots is a Belgian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Belgium from 2003 to 2007. Wilmots was born in Jodoigne, Belgium in 1969. He played as an attacking midfielder in his youth career, and was named Belgian Footballer of the Year in 1988.

Wilmots served as the President of the Belgian Football Association from 2002 to 2003. He was appointed Prime Minister of Belgium in 2003, and served until 2007.

Wilmots is a member of the Mouvement Réformateur political party. He has served in several positions in the Belgian government, including Minister of Education, Culture and Science, Minister of Justice, and Minister of the Interior.

Wilmots is a Senator in the French-speaking electoral college. He is married, with two children. Marc Wilmots is a Belgian football manager who has most recently been in charge of Schalke 04.

Wilmots first managed Schalke 04 in an interim capacity in 2003, before taking the full-time job in 2004. Wilmots has also had spells with Sint-Truiden and Belgium, where he managed the team at various international tournaments.

He is currently the manager of Belgium, who are in the midst of qualifying for the World Cup. Wilmots is a player-manager who has been largely successful in his managerial career, with Schalke 04 and Belgium regularly competing in the top European leagues.

He is known for his tactical acumen and strong work ethic. Wilmots is highly respected within the football community, and is widely considered one of the best managers in the world.

He is a regular guest speaker at football schools across Europe. In December 2016, Wilmots was appointed as the new manager of the Belgium national team, replacing Roberto Martínez.

22. Ivica Dragutinović

Sevilla FC

Ivica Dragutinović Career

1992–1993: Bor
1993–1996: Borac Čačak
1996–2000: Gent
2000–2005: Standard Liège
2005–2011: Sevilla
2000–2010: FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, Serbia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ivica Dragutinović is a Serbian defender who has played for a number of clubs over the course of his career. He started his career with Polimlje before moving to Red Star Belgrade in 1999.

Dragutinović spent six seasons with Red Star before joining Partizan in 2004. He spent six seasons with Partizan before joining Liverpool in 2012. Dragutinović made his Liverpool debut in a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on 17 August 2012.

He made 36 appearances for Liverpool before joining Fiorentina in January 2015. He spent two seasons with Fiorentina before joining Besiktas in January 2017.

He played 46 matches for Besiktas before joining Saint-Étienne in January 2019. He made his Saint-Étienne debut in a Ligue 1 match against Lyon on 10 February 2019.

Ivica Dragutinović is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Spanish club Sevilla and the Serbia national team. Ivica Dragutinović made his professional debut with Borac Čačak in 1992, before transferring to Gent in 1996.

He spent the next 11 years with the Belgian side, winning three Belgian Pro League titles and two Belgian Cups.

Dragutinović moved to Spain in 2000, joining La Liga side Standard Liège. He won the Spanish Cup with the club in 2002, and helped them reach the UEFA Cup semi-finals in 2004. He rejoined Gent in 2005, before moving to Sevilla the following year.

He has won five Liga titles and the Copa del Rey with Sevilla, as well as being named in the Champions League Team of the Season twice.

Dragutinović made his international debut for Serbia in 2000, and has since earned over 50 caps. He was a part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and has also been part of the side that reached the finals of the UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

23. Guy Vandersmissen

Guy Vandersmissen Career

1972–1978: Standard Liège
1977–1978: Stade Waremmien (loan)
1977–1991: Standard Liège
1991–1992: Germinal Ekeren
1992–1998: R.W.D. Molenbeek
1982–1987: Belgium
1998: R.W.D. Molenbeek
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Guy Vandersmissen is a retired Belgian footballer who played as a midfielder. Vandersmissen began his career at Standard Liège, where he made over 250 appearances over a seven-year period.

He then moved to Everton, where he spent two seasons before retiring in 1981. Vandersmissen later served as the assistant manager of Standard Liège. He was inducted into the Belgian Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

Vandersmissen is currently the head coach of the Belgium U21 team. He was born on 25 December 1957 in Tongeren, Belgium. Guy Vandersmissen retired from football in 1981 after playing for Everton and Standard Liège.

In 1994, he was inducted into the Belgian Football Hall of Fame. Guy Vandersmissen started his career with Standard Liège and played for the club for over a decade.

Vandersmissen was part of the Belgium national team for a number of years, and he helped the team to a number of successful tournaments.

After leaving Standard Liège, Vandersmissen had a brief spell with Germinal Ekeren before joining R.W.D. Molenbeek. Vandersmissen retired from playing in 1998 and started a managerial career with Molenbeek.

He remained in the role for eight years before retiring once again. Guy Vandersmissen is now a football coach and works with a number of young players in his role.

24. Roberto Bisconti

Panthrakikos F.C.

Roberto Bisconti Career

1991–1995: Standard Liège
1995–1996: Seraing
1996–1997: Standard Liège
1997–1998: Monza
1998–2000: Standard Liège
2000–2001: Charleroi
2001–2002: Aberdeen
2003: Rapid București
2003–2004: Standard Liège
2004–2006: Nice
2006–2007: Guingamp
2008: Panthrakikos
2009: Visé
2009–2011: Sérésien
1992–1995: Belgium U21
2004–2005: Belgium
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Roberto Bisconti was born on 21 July 1973 in Montegnée, Belgium. He is a midfielder and played for Standard Liège, Seraing, and Liège in his youth career.

Roberto made his senior debut for Standard Liège in 1995 and played for the team until 1996. He then signed with Seraing and played for them until 1997. Roberto then signed with Standard Liège once again and played there until 2003.

He then signed with Racing Genk and played for them until 2007. Roberto then signed with Anderlecht and played for them until 2010. He then signed with Lille and played for them until 2012. Roberto then retired from playing football and moved to Belgium to become a manager.

Roberto Bisconti is a talented and experienced defender who has played for several top clubs in Europe. Roberto Bisconti has represented his country at international level on numerous occasions and is a highly-rated defender.

Roberto Bisconti is a hard-working defender who is known for his strong defending and leadership qualities.

Roberto Bisconti is a consistent performer who is known for his accurate passing and good distribution. Roberto Bisconti is a versatile defender who is capable of playing at both centre-back and defensive midfield.

Roberto Bisconti is a strong and physical defender who is capable of clearing the ball from the area. Roberto Bisconti is a commanding and vocal defender who commands the midfield.

Roberto Bisconti is a consistent performer and is a key member of several top-flight clubs.

25. Philippe Léonard

Philippe Léonard Career

1992–1996: Standard Liège
1996–2003: Monaco
2004: Nice
2004–2006: Standard Liège
2006–2007: Feyenoord
2008: Rapid București
1991: Belgium U19
1992–1995: Belgium U21
1994–2006: Belgium
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Philippe Léonard started his career at Standard Liège before moving to Olympique de Marseille in the late 1990s. He played 124 matches for Standard Liège and was a regular member of the Belgian national team.

He joined Marseille in 1998 and helped them win the Ligue 1 title in 2000. He moved to Monaco in 2002 and helped them win the Ligue 1 title in 2004. He moved to Lazio in 2005 and helped them win the Serie A title in 2006.

He moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2007 and helped them win the FA Cup in 2008. He moved to Manchester City in 2009 and helped them win the Premier League title in 2012. He moved to Lyon in 2014 and helped them win the Ligue 1 title in 2016.

He retired from football in 2017. Philippe Léonard is a Belgian footballer who has played for Monaco, Standard Liège, Feyenoord and Rapid București.

Philippe Léonard is a left-back who has represented Belgium at youth level and made his senior international debut in 1994.

Philippe Léonard has won three Belgian First Division titles and two Belgian Cups with Standard Liège and Feyenoord, and helped Rapid București win the Romanian Liga I in 2008.

Philippe Léonard has also represented his country at the 1996 and 2000 European Championships, and the 2002 World Cup.

Philippe Léonard made his debut for Monaco in 1996, and helped the club to win the French Ligue 1 title in 2003.

Philippe Léonard left Monaco for Standard Liège in 2004, and helped the team to win the Belgian First Division title that year. Philippe Léonard left Standard Liège for Feyenoord in 2006, and helped the team to win the Dutch Eredivisie title that year.

Philippe Léonard left Feyenoord for Rapid București in 2007, and helped the team to win the Romanian Liga I title that year. Philippe Léonard retired from professional football in 2009, after playing for Rapid București for two years.

26. Mircea Rednic

Career

1976–1979: Corvinul Hunedoara
1979–1980: Luceafărul București
1980–1983: Corvinul Hunedoara
1983–1990: Dinamo București
1990–1991: Bursaspor
1991–1996: Standard Liège
1996–1997: Sint-Truidense
1997–2000: Rapid București
1981: Romania U-20
1981–1991[1]: Romania
1998: Rapid București (caretaker)
2000–2001: Rapid București
2001: FCM Bacău
2002–2003: Rapid București
2004: Al-Nassr
2004–2005: Universitatea Craiova
2005: FC Vaslui
2005–2006: FC Vaslui
2006–2007: Dinamo București
2007–2008: Rapid București
2008–2009: Dinamo București
2009–2010: Alania Vladikavkaz
2010–2011: Khazar Lankaran
2012: Astra Ploiești
2012: Petrolul Ploiești
2012–2013: Standard Liège
2013: CFR Cluj
2013–2014: Gent
2015: Petrolul Ploiești
2015–2016: Dinamo București
2016–2018: Excel Mouscron
2018: Al-Faisaly
2018–2019: Dinamo București
2020: Politehnica Iași
2020–2021: Viitorul
2021: Dinamo București

Mircea Rednic is a Defender who spent most of his career playing for Dinamo București. Rednic has played in the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup. He was part of the Romanian team that qualified for the 2010 World Cup.

Rednic is currently the manager of his former club, Dinamo București. He was honoured with the Order of the Republic of Romania in 2013. Mircea Rednic is a Romanian football manager, who has held positions with Rapid București and FCM Bacău.

He was caretaker manager of Rapid București in 1998. He was manager of FCM Bacău from 2000 to 2001. He was manager of Al-Nassr from 2004 to 2005. He was manager of Universitatea Craiova from 2005 to 2006. He was manager of FC Vaslui from 2006 to 2007.

He was manager of Dinamo București from 2007 to 2008. He was manager of Rapid București from 2008 to 2009. He was manager of Dinamo București from 2009 to 2010.

27. Régis Genaux

Udinese Calcio

Régis Genaux Career

1981–1988: Charleroi
1988–1990: Standard Liège
1990–1996: Standard Liège
1996: Coventry City
1997–2003: Udinese
2001–2002: Standard Liège (loan)
1988: Belgium U15
1989–1990: Belgium U16
1989–1990: Belgium U17
1990–1991: Belgium U18
1991–1994: Belgium U21
1992–2000: Belgium
2004–2005: Louviéroise (youth)
2005–2006: Verviétois (youth)
2006: Sérésien
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Régis Genaux was a right back who played for Standard Liège in the 1990s. Genaux died in 2008 at the age of 35 after a long battle with cancer. Genaux was a regular member of the Belgian national team, and was part of the squad that won the 2004 European Championship.

Genaux is best known for his trademark long throw-ins. Genaux is survived by his wife and two young daughters.

Régis Genaux is a French football manager who has worked in a number of top-flight clubs, including Udinese and Standard Liège. He was most recently in charge of Louviéroise, a French club side, between 2004 and 2005.

Genaux began his managerial career with Verviétois, a club in his home country, in 2006. He has also had spells in charge of Sérésien, a club in his native country, and Standard Liège. Genaux is a former player, and played for Belgian sides Anderlecht and Club Brugge.

He was appointed manager of Standard Liège in 2003, and led the club to the Belgian Cup in his first season in charge.

In 2004–2005, he led Louviéroise to the third tier of French football. Genaux was sacked by Standard Liège in 2005, after the club finished in seventh place in the Belgian Pro League.

He subsequently took charge of Belgian side Gent in 2006, but left the club after only six months.

28. Michaël Goossens

Michaël Goossens Career

1989–1990: Seraing
1990–1996: Standard Liège
1996–1997: Genoa
1997–1999: Schalke 04
2000–2003: Standard Liège
2003–2004: Grazer AK
2004–2005: Sint-Truidense
2005–2006: Eupen
2006–2007: Bercheux
1988: Belgium U15
1989–1990: Belgium U16
1989–1990: Belgium U17
1990–1991: Belgium U18
1991–1995: Belgium U21
1993–2001: Belgium
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michaël Goossens is a Belgian striker who has played for Standard Liège and Genoa in his career. Goossens started his career at Tilleur before joining Seraing in 1990.

He spent six seasons at Standard Liège before joining Genoa in 1996. Goossens won the Belgian Cup with Standard Liège in 1995 and was also named in the Belgian team of the year that year.

He left Genoa in 1997 and signed for Italian side Lazio the following year. Goossens enjoyed a successful spell with Lazio, scoring 42 goals in 101 appearances. He moved to French side Bordeaux in 2001 and helped the club win the French Cup that year.

He left Bordeaux in 2003 and signed for English side Nottingham Forest. He spent two seasons with Forest before retiring in 2005.

Michaël Goossens began his playing career at Schalke 04, where he made over 200 appearances and scored 51 goals. He then moved to Standard Liège, where he won the Belgian League title in 2003 and 2004.

He then moved to Grazer AK, before joining Sint-Truidense in 2005. He then moved to Eupen in 2006, before retiring in 2007. Michaël Goossens then went on to play for Bercheux in France.

He retired from playing in 2009. Michaël Goossens then became a coach at Lierse SK. He was appointed as assistant manager at Standard Liège in 2013.

He was appointed as manager of the Belgium U21 national team in 2016.

29. M'Baye Leye

S.V. Zulte Waregem

Career

2000–2004: OC Cesson Sévigné
2004–2006: FC Lorient B
2006–2007: Amiens SC
2007–2008: Zulte Waregem
2009–2010: KAA Gent
2010–2012: Standard Liège
2012–2014: Zulte Waregem
2014–2015: Lokeren
2015–2017: Zulte Waregem
2017–2018: Eupen
2018–2019: Mouscron
2008: Senegal
2019–2020: Standard Liège (assistant manager)
2020–2021: Standard Liège
2022: Zulte Waregem
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

M'Baye Leye is a Senegal international striker who currently plays for Belgian side Zulte Waregem. He started his career with Dakar UC, before moving to Lorient B in 2004.

He has since established himself as one of the most prolific strikers in Belgian football, with over 100 appearances and 45 goals to his name. Leye has also enjoyed a successful career in the Belgian First Division, where he has won two titles.

He was part of the Senegal squad that reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 2010. Leye is a hard-working forward who is capable of scoring goals from anywhere on the pitch.

He is currently Zulte Waregem's manager. Leye has also represented Senegal at both the Africa Cup of Nations and the Olympics.

Leye is a popular figure with the Zulte Waregem fans, and he is highly respected within the Belgian footballing community.

30. Julien De Sart

K.V. Kortrijk

Career

2006–2013: Standard Liège
2013–2016: Standard Liège
2016–2018: Middlesbrough
2017: Derby County (loan)
2017–2018: Zulte Waregem (loan)
2018–2021: Kortrijk
2021: Gent
2010: Belgium U16
2011: Belgium U17
2011–2012: Belgium U18
2012–2014: Belgium U19
2014–2016: Belgium U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 October 2021, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:45, 11 October 2016 (UTC)

Julien De Sart is a Belgian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Gent. De Sart started his career with Standard Liège, where he made over 200 appearances.

De Sart has also played for Belgian sides Anderlecht and Gent. Julien De Sart is a regular for Belgium and is a key part of their national team. De Sart is known for his strong tackling and ability to distribute the ball.

Julien De Sart is expected to feature prominently for Gent in the upcoming season. De Sart is a Belgium youth international and has represented his country at various youth levels. Julien De Sart is a devout Muslim and has spoken about his faith in the past.

Julien De Sart is a versatile midfielder who can play in both the central and defensive midfield positions. Julien De Sart began his career with Standard Liège, making 62 appearances and scoring 3 goals.

De Sart then signed with Middlesbrough, but only made two appearances before returning to Belgium and joining Derby County on loan.

De Sart then joined Zulte Waregem on loan, scoring 32 goals in 36 appearances. De Sart then moved to Gent, where he has made 10 appearances and scored 2 goals. De Sart has international experience with Belgium, making 9 appearances and scoring 1 goal.

De Sart is currently with Kortrijk, where he has made 83 appearances and scored 10 goals.

De Sart is also a Belgium U21 international, having made 9 appearances and scored 1 goal. De Sart is a powerful and speedy forward, who is known for his goalscoring ability.

Julien De Sart is a talented and promising forward, who is expected to continue scoring goals for years to come.

31. Ibrahima Cissé

Fulham F.C.

Career

2005–2012: Standard Liège
2012–2014: Standard Liège
2014–2016: Mechelen
2016–2017: Standard Liège
2017–2020: Fulham
2020–2022: Seraing
2022: Ural Yekaterinburg
2010–2011: Belgium U17
2011: Belgium U18
2012: Belgium U19
2012–2015: Belgium U21
2018: Guinea
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:47, 5 February 2020 (UTC)

Ibrahima Cissé is a Belgian footballer who currently plays for Ural Yekaterinburg in the Russian Premier League. Cissé made his senior debut with Standard Liège in 2012, and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

Cissé has also played for Belgian sides Anderlecht and Club Brugge, as well as Russian sides Ural Yekaterinburg and FC Krasnodar.

Cissé is known for his defensive midfield play, and is tipped to become a key player for Ural Yekaterinburg in the Russian Premier League.

Cissé is married and has two children. Cissé is set to join Ural Yekaterinburg in 2022, after the club's transfer ban is lifted.

Ibrahima Cissé is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Standard Liège. He began his career at Standard Liège, before joining Mechelen in 2014.

He helped Mechelen reach the Belgian Cup final in 2016, before joining Standard Liège in 2017. He scored 22 goals in 66 appearances for Standard Liège between 2017 and 2020.

He has made nine appearances for Fulham since joining in 2020. He has also played for Belgium at youth level, and was called up to the senior team in February 2020.

In January 2021, he was loaned out to Ural Yekaterinburg. He is eligible to represent Guinea internationally.

32. Sébastien Pocognoli

Belgium national football team

Career

2000–2005: Standard Liège
2004–2007: Genk
2007–2010: AZ Alkmaar
2010–2013: Standard Liège
2013–2014: Hannover 96
2014–2017: West Bromwich Albion
2016–2017: Brighton & Hove Albion (loan)
2017–2020: Standard Liège
2020–2021: Union SG
2002–2003: Belgium U16
2003–2004: Belgium U17
2004–2006: Belgium U19
2006–2008: Belgium U21
2008: Belgium Olympic
2008–2014: Belgium
2021: Union SG (U21)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Pocognoli started his career at Standard Liège before moving to Genk and AZ Alkmaar. He was most recently manager of Union SG's U21 team. Pocognoli is left-back and is known for his ball-winning abilities and strong defending.

Pocognoli has made 64 appearances in the Belgian Pro League and Eredivisie, scoring five goals. Pocognoli is a Belgium international and has represented his country at youth level, as well as at senior level. Pocognoli is currently manager of Union SG's U21 team.

Pocognoli began his career with Belgian side Standard Liège. He spent the majority of his career playing for Premier League side West Bromwich Albion, before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion on loan in 2016. Pocognoli has represented Belgium at international level, and played at the 2002 and 2008 Olympic games.

He retired from playing in December 2014, but has since managed Union SG.

33. Vedran Runje

Croatia national football team

Career

1996: Hajduk Split
1996–1998: Hajduk Split
1998–2001: Standard Liège
2001–2004: Marseille
2004–2006: Standard Liège
2006–2007: Beşiktaş
2007–2011: Lens
1993–1996: Croatia U20
2006–2011: Croatia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vedran Runje is a goalkeeper who has played for Hajduk Split and the Croatian national team. Runje was born in Sinj, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia in 1976. He started his career with Junak Sinj before joining Hajduk Split in 1996.

Runje made his international debut for Croatia in 1998 and has since played over 100 matches for his country. Vedran is a two-time Croatian Cup champion with Hajduk Split. He retired from professional football in 2018. In his retirement, Vedran has started a football academy in his home town of Sinj.

Vedran is married and has two children. Vedran Runje is an experienced goalkeeper who will be remembered for his performances for Hajduk Split and the Croatian national team.

Vedran Runje is a Croatian footballer who has played for Standard Liège, Lens, and Beşiktaş in the Belgian Pro League. He made his debut for Standard Liège in 1998 and has since played for the club in two World Cup qualifiers and three European Championships.

He joined Lens in 2007 and helped the club win the French Ligue 1 title in his first season. He joined Beşiktaş in 2011 and played a role in the club's promotion to the Turkish Süper Lig.

In 2013, Vedran played for Croatia in their successful campaign at the World Cup. He retired from professional football in 2016 after playing his last game for Beşiktaş. Vedran is a product of Croatia's youth system and has played for the country at international level.

He is the father of two children. Vedran is a devout Christian and has spoken about his faith in the media.

34. Bernd Thijs

K.A.A. Gent

Career

1995–2000: Standard Liège
2000–2004: Racing Genk
2004: Trabzonspor
2005–2007: Borussia Mönchengladbach
2007–2014: K.A.A. Gent
1993–1994: Belgium U16
1994: Belgium U17
1995–1996: Belgium U18
1995: Belgium U19
1999: Belgium U21
2002–2010: Belgium
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bernd Thijs is a Belgian football midfielder who has played for Standard Liège and Racing Genk. He was born in 1978 and started his career at Standard Liège.

He joined Racing Genk in 2000 and enjoyed great success with the club, winning the Belgian Cup in 2002 and the Belgian Supercup in 2003. He left Racing Genk in 2004 and has since played for several other clubs, including K.V.

Mechelen, K.A.A. Gent, and R.S.C. Anderlecht. He is currently a free agent and is rumoured to be considering a return to Racing Genk. Bernd Thijs is a very experienced player and is known for his defensive midfield role.

He is a Belgium international and has played in several major tournaments, including the 2002 World Cup and the 2004 European Championship.

He is a very popular player with the supporters of his clubs, and is considered to be one of the best midfielders in Belgium. In 2006, he was named as the Belgian Footballer of the Year.

35. Rorys Aragón

Standard de Liège

Career

1999–2002: Emelec
1999–2004: Emelec
2004–2006: El Nacional
2006–2009: Standard Liège
2009: Diyarbakırspor
2010: El Nacional
2011: Barcelona SC
2007: Ecuador
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:32, 23 August 2010 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16

Rorys Aragón is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Sociedad Deportivo Quito. Aragón was born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador on 28 June 1982. Aragón began his career playing for hometown club, Deportivo Esmeraldas.

In 2002, Aragón signed with Liga de Quito. In 2005, Aragón made his debut for the Ecuadorian national team. Aragón was part of the Ecuadorian team that competed in the 2006 World Cup. Aragón has also represented Ecuador at the Copa América.

Aragón is a member of the Ecuadorian national team. Aragón has played for numerous clubs in his career, including Liga de Quito, Deportivo Esmeraldas, and Club América. Rorys Aragón is a Ecuadorian international footballer who plays as a defender for Barcelona SC.

Aragón started his career with Emelec, before moving to El Nacional in 2006. He made his international debut in 2007, and has since gone on to make over 30 appearances for Ecuador. Aragón joined Barcelona SC in 2011.

He is a regular for Ecuador at the Copa America, having been part of the team that qualified for the tournament in 2011.

Aragón is a hard-working defender, who is known for his composure on the ball. He is also a competent crosser of the ball, and is capable of starting attacks from the back. Aragón is highly-rated by Barcelona SC, and is seen as a key part of the team’s future.

He is currently contracted to Barcelona SC until the end of the 2014–15 season.

36. Didier Ernst

Didier Ernst Career

1991–2002: Standard Liège
1993:FC Boom (on loan)
2002–2003: Louvierose
2003–2004: Brussels
2004–2005: Eupen
2005–2007: Vervierois
2007–2008: Comblain Sport
2008–2009: Spa FC
1999: Belgium
2010–2011: Verviers
2011–2012: Calamine
2012: Comblain
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ernst was born on September 15th, 1971 in Dison, Belgium. He started his professional career at Standard Liège, where he played for 238 league games between 1991 and 2002.

He then moved to FC Boom on loan for the 1993-94 season, making 2 appearances. Ernst joined Louvierose in 2002, where he played 29 league games before retiring in 2003. Ernst has since worked as a coach at Standard Liège's youth academy.

He was part of the Belgium national team that reached the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup. Ernst is currently a coach at Standard Liège's youth academy. Ernst was born on October 3rd, 1976 in Verviers, Belgium. Ernst began his career as a player with local side Verviers in 1996.

Ernst rose through the ranks at Verviers, first becoming a regular in the team in 2000 and then becoming captain in 2002. Ernst made his professional debut in 1999 with Belgian side K.A.A. Gent. Ernst moved to Brussels in 2002, where he played for 32 matches over two seasons before leaving for Eupen in 2004.

Ernst returned to Brussels in 2005, playing for 50 matches over two seasons with Comblain Sport. Ernst moved to Spa FC in 2008, but made only three appearances before moving to Verviers once again in 2009. Ernst retired from playing in 2011, but continued to manage Verviers until 2012. Ernst currently manages Belgian side K.V.

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37. Imoh Ezekiel

Nigeria national football team

Career

2011–2012: 36 Lions
2012–2014: Standard Liège
2014–2017: Al-Arabi
2015:Standard Liège (loan)
2015–2016: Anderlecht (loan)
2017: Konyaspor
2018: Las Palmas
2018–2020: Kortrijk
2020–2021: Al Jazira
2021–2022: Al Dhafra
2016: Nigeria U23
2014: Nigeria

Imoh Ezekiel is a striker who played for Standard Liège and Al-Arabi before joining Standard Liège on loan in 2015. Imoh Ezekiel has scored 29 goals in 80 appearances for Standard Liège.

Imoh Ezekiel is 29 years old and was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Imoh Ezekiel is a member of the Nigeria national team, and played for them at the 2015 African Cup of Nations. Imoh Ezekiel is expected to return to Standard Liège in the summer of 2017.

Imoh Ezekiel is 1.78 metres tall and is known for his goalscoring ability. Imoh Ezekiel is a very versatile player, able to play as a striker or as a midfielder.

Imoh Ezekiel is a very hard worker, and is always looking to improve his skills. Imoh Ezekiel is a very popular player with the Standard Liège fans, and is highly valued by the club.

38. Ole Martin Årst

IK Start

Ole Martin Årst Career

1994–1995: Skarp
1995–1997: Tromsø
1997–1999: Anderlecht
1999–2000: Gent
2000–2003: Standard Liège
2003–2007: Tromsø
2007–2011: Start
2012-2013[citation needed]: Tromsø
1995–1996: Norway U21
2000–2007: Norway
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ole Martin Årst was born in Bergen, Norway in 1974. He began his career with Sortland in the Norwegian Second Division in 1995. He spent the next four seasons with Brae/Trondenes before moving to Fløya in 2001.

He spent two seasons with Tromsø before joining Skarp in 2003. He spent three seasons with Skarp before joining Tromsdalen in 2007. He spent one season with Tromsdalen before joining Løv-Eid in 2009. He spent two seasons with Løv-Eid before joining Notodden in 2012.

He spent one season with Notodden before joining Mjøndalen in 2014. He joined Mjøndalen in 2014 and has since played 149 games and scored 67 goals.

Ole Martin Årst is a Norwegian football defender who played for Skarp, Tromsø, Anderlecht, Gent and Standard Liège. He also played for the Norway under-21 team.

Skarp, before moving to Tromsø in 1997. He was part of the team that won the Norwegian Cup in 1998 and 1999. After spells at Anderlecht and Gent, Årst joined Standard Liège in 2003.

He won the Belgian Cup in 2005 and the Belgian Super Cup in 2006. Standard Liège in 2007 and moved to Start. He won the Norwegian Cup with Start in 2009 and the Norwegian Super Cup in 2010.

Standard Liège in 2012, but left the club again in 2013. He has since retired from football.

39. Dieumerci Mbokani

DR Congo national football team

Career

2004: Bel'Or
2005–2007: TP Mazembe
2006–2007: Anderlecht (loan)
2007–2010: Standard Liège
2010–2011: Monaco
2011: VfL Wolfsburg (loan)
2011–2013: Anderlecht
2013–2018: Dynamo Kyiv
2015–2016: Norwich City (loan)
2016–2017: Hull City (loan)
2018–2021: Antwerp
2021–2022: Kuwait SC
2022: Beveren
2005: DR Congo
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:29, 10 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Mbokani is a striker who has spent the majority of his career playing for Belgian side Beveren. Mbokani made a name for himself at international level with the DR Congo, where he scored 44 goals in 97 appearances.

Mbokani joined Dynamo Kyiv in 2013, and has since made 105 appearances for the club, scoring 37 goals. Mbokani is a key player for Beveren this season, and is expected to help them qualify for the Europa League.

Mbokani has been capped 38 times by the DR Congo, and was part of the team that qualified for the 2014 World Cup.

Mbokani has also represented the Congo at the African Cup of Nations, and the Olympic Games. Mbokani is a powerful striker, with a good eye for goal. He is someone who can score from any position on the pitch.

Mbokani is a versatile player, and can also play as a striker, as well as in the midfield. Mbokani is a hard-working player, who is always looking to help his team.

He is a very popular player with the Beveren fans.

40. Milan Jovanović

Serbia national football team

Career

1999: Budućnost Valjevo
1999–2003: Vojvodina
2003–2004: Shakhtar Donetsk
2004–2006: Lokomotiv Moscow
2006–2010: Standard Liège
2010–2011: Liverpool
2011–2013: Anderlecht
2007–2012: Serbia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Milan Jovanović is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liverpool. Jovanović started his career at Kosmos Bajina Bašta, before moving to Red Star Belgrade in 2000.

He won the Serbian Premier League twice with Red Star, as well as the Serbian Cup and the UEFA Champions League. Jovanović joined Liverpool in January 2010 for a fee of £20 million. He scored his first goal for the club in a 3-1 victory over Fulham in the League Cup.

Jovanović made his competitive debut for Liverpool in a Premier League match against Swansea City on 17 January 2010. Jovanović has represented Serbia at international level, winning the 2007 Under-21 European Championship and the 2010 World Cup.

Jovanović retired from international football in October 2018, after appearing in two matches for Serbia during the 2018 World Cup.

Jovanović is married to Serbian model Jelena Ristic. They have two children. Jovanović is a devout Christian, and has said that his faith has helped him through difficult times in his career. Jovanović is a two-time Serbian Footballer of the Year.

41. Mohamed Tchité

Real Racing Club

Career

1996–2001: AS Rangers
2001–2002: Prince Louis
2002–2003: Mukura Victory
2003–2006: Standard Liège
2006–2007: Anderlecht
2007–2010: Racing Santander
2010–2012: Standard Liège
2012–2014: Club Brugge
2015: Petrolul Ploiești
2015–2016: Sint-Truiden
2016–2017: White Star Bruxelles
2001: Burundi U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 June 2017

Tchité is a Burundi international striker who has played for AS Rangers and Racing. Tchité has represented his country at various youth levels, and made his senior debut in 2006.

Tchité has been a regular starter for Racing in Ligue 1 over the past two seasons, and helped the team to promotion in his first season with the club. Tchité is also a regular for the Burundi national side, and has made appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup.

Tchité is a hard-working forward who is known for his strong shooting and dribbling abilities. Tchité is currently contracted to Racing until 2020.

Tchité is a prolific goal scorer, and has scored over 50 goals in Ligue 1 over the past two seasons. Tchité is a fast and powerful striker, who is known for his hard work and determination in the penalty area.

Tchité is a very versatile forward, who is capable of playing in a number of positions on the pitch.

42. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia

K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen

Career

2006–2011: Charleroi
2010–2011: Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan)
2011–2015: Standard Liège
2012–2013: Watford (loan)
2015–2017: Sion
2017–2018: Kayserispor
2018: Akhisar Belediyespor (loan)
2018–2019: Lokeren
2019–2020: Maccabi Petah Tikva
2022: Virton
2009: Belgium U20
2009–2010: Belgium U21
2009: Belgium
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 February 2022

Geoffrey Mujangi Bia was born on 12 August 1989 in Kinshasa, Zaire. He started his career with Union Saint-Gilloise before joining Anderlecht in 2009. Bia has played for Virton since 2017.

He has made over 100 appearances for Anderlecht, scoring 10 goals. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia is a versatile attacking midfielder who can also play as a winger. He has represented his country at youth level, and has played in four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

Geoffrey Mujangi Bia is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a popular figure within the Virton fanbase. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia is a talented player who is sure to add value to any team he joins. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia is a Central midfielder who currently plays for Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig.

He has also played for Standard Liège and Lokeren in Belgium and Maccabi Petah Tikva in Israel. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia was born in Zimbabwe in 1998.

He joined Standard Liège from local side Virton in 2017. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia has made 59 appearances for Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League and scored 9 goals. He moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan in 2010, making 4 appearances and scoring 0 goals.

He rejoined Lokeren in 2017, where he has made 35 appearances and scored 13 goals. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia has represented the Zimbabwe national team on 2 occasions, playing 1 game.

He is a versatile midfielder who can play in either central or attacking positions. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia is likely to feature for Zimbabwe at the African Cup of Nations in Egypt in February. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia is a young player with a lot of potential who is still developing as a player.

43. Ivica Mornar

Croatia national football team

Ivica Mornar Career

1991–1995: Hajduk Split
1995–1996: Eintracht Frankfurt
1996–1997: Sevilla
1997–1998: Ourense
1998–2001: Standard Liège
2001–2004: Anderlecht
2004–2006: Portsmouth
2004–2005: → Rennes (loan)
1994–1995: Croatia U-21
1994–2004: Croatia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ivica Mornar is a forward who played for Hajduk Split and Eintracht Frankfurt in his senior career. Mornar made his debut for Hajduk Split in 1991 and went on to make 79 appearances for the club over the next six years.

He joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 1995 and made 19 appearances for the club over the next two seasons. Mornar joined Iranian side Sepahan in 1999 and played for the club for two seasons. Mornar then moved to Russian side FC Rostov in 2002 and played for the club for three seasons.

Mornar returned to Europe in 2006 when he joined Romanian side Steaua Bucureşti. He left Steaua Bucureşti in 2009 and joined Turkish side Fenerbahçe. Mornar signed for Iranian side Persepolis in 2011 and played for the club for two seasons. Mornar retired from professional football in 2014.

44. Alexandre Czerniatynski

Standard de Liège

Alexandre Czerniatynski Career

1977–1981: Sporting Charleroi
1981–1982: Royal Antwerp
1982–1985: Anderlecht
1985–1989: Standard Liège
1989–1993: Royal Antwerp
1993–1996: Mechelen
1996–1997: Germinal Ekeren
1997–1999: Royal Tilleur FC
1981–1994: Belgium
1999–2001: Standard Liège (youth)
2001–2002: KV Mechelen (youth)
2002–2003: KV Mechelen
2004–2006: Kampenhout
2006–2007: Union SG
2007–2009: Beveren
2010: Tournai
2010–2011: Olympic Charleroi
2012: Sportkring Sint-Niklaas
2013–2015: Waasland-Beveren (assistant)
2015: Seraing United
2016: RFC Liège
2018: KFC Duffel
2018–2019: Châtelet
2019: Olympic Charleroi
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alexandre Czerniatynski was born on 28 July 1960 in Charleroi, Belgium. He started his career at Sporting Charleroi before moving to Royal Antwerp in 1981.

He then spent four seasons with Anderlecht, and scored 87 goals in total. He moved to Standard Liège in 1989, and helped them to two Belgian titles. He then joined Mechelen in 1996, where he played until 1997.

He then moved to Germinal Ekeren, before retiring from football in 1999. Alexandre Czerniatynski represented Belgium at international level, and scored 212 goals in total. He is currently a football coach, and is currently in charge of Royal Tilleur FC.

Alexandre Czerniatynski was named Belgian Footballer of the Year in 1988 and 1990. Alexandre Czerniatynski is a Belgian manager who has had a successful managerial career in the Belgium First Division. He began his managerial career at Standard Liège, where he was in charge of the youth team.

He then moved on to take over at KV Mechelen, where he led the club to promotion to the Belgian First Division. He then spent two seasons in charge of Kampenhout, before moving on to Union SG.

He spent one season at Beveren before joining Olympic Charleroi. He left Olympic Charleroi in 2018 to take over at KFC Duffel.

He returned to Olympic Charleroi in 2019, this time as manager.

45. Ali Lukunku

Standard de Liège

Ali Lukunku Career

1995–1997: ASOA Valence
1997–1998: Monaco
1998–2003: Standard Liège
2002–2004: Galatasaray
2004: Lille
2004–2006: Gent
2006–2008: Standard Liège
2008: R.A.E.C. Mons
2008–2009: Erzgebirge Aue
2009–2010: RFC Liège
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lukunku made his professional debut with ASOA Valence in 1995 and remained with the club until 1997. He scored 26 goals in 52 appearances during his time with the club.

Lukunku moved to France in 1997 and signed for Lille OSC. He scored 32 goals in 115 appearances for the club and helped them win the Ligue 1 title in 2000.

Lukunku then moved to English club Manchester United and scored 25 goals in 91 appearances for the club.

He also won the Premier League title with United in 2004. Lukunku then moved to Turkish club Galatasaray and scored 38 goals in 97 appearances for the club.

He also won the Turkish Super League title with Galatasaray in 2006. Lukunku then moved to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua and scored 33 goals in 101 appearances for the club.

He also won the Chinese Super League title with Shanghai Shenhua in 2012. Lukunku then moved to Belgian club Anderlecht and scored 32 goals in 94 appearances for the club.

He also won the Belgian Pro League title with Anderlecht in 2016. Lukunku then moved to Russian club FC Krasnodar and scored 34 goals in 76 appearances for the club.

He also won the Russian Premier League title with FC Krasnodar in 2018. Lukunku then moved to Saudi club Al-Nassr and scored 36 goals in 89 appearances for the club.

He also won the Saudi League title with Al-Nassr in 2019. Lukunku then announced his retirement from professional football and will be joining Al-Nassr's coaching staff as a technical director.

46. Henk Vos

Feyenoord

Henk Vos Career

1974–1981: RKSV Cluzona
1981–1984: RBC
1984–1985: RBC
1985–1986: PSV
1986–1987: Willem II
1987: RBC
1987–1988: FC Eindhoven
1988–1990: Germinal Ekeren
1990–1993: Standard Liège
1991: Metz (loan)
1993–1996: Sochaux
1996–1999: Feyenoord
2000–2001: FC Den Bosch
2000–2003: RBC
2003–2004: NAC Breda
2004: TOP Oss
2005: Germinal Beerschot
2005: Racing Mechelen
2006–2009: RBC
2010: KFC Meerle
2011: De Fendert
2018–2019: RBC
2012: VV Kogelvangers
2012–2013: Jong FC Dordrecht (assistant)
2018–2019: RBC (player-manager)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Henk Vos is a Dutch football player, who has played for PSV, RBC, Willem II, Standard Liège, and Germinal Ekeren. He is best known for his time at Standard Liège, where he won the Belgian Pro League title in 1993.

Vos made his international debut for the Netherlands in 1988 and has since played at UEFA Euro 1992, the 1994 World Cup, the 1998 World Cup, and the 2002 World Cup. He was named in the Dutch team of the century in 2001.

He retired from professional football in 2003, but continues to play for amateur side FC Eindhoven. Vos is married and has two children.

Henk Vos was born on 5 June 1968 in Wouw, Netherlands. He started playing football at the age of six for RKSV Cluzona.

In 1984, Vos joined PSV, where he played until 1986. He then moved to Willem II, where he played until 1987.

47. Dino Arslanagić

Göztepe S.K.

Career

2000–2009: Mouscron
2009–2011: Lille
2011–2012: Standard Liège
Years: Team
2010: Lille II
2011–2017: Standard Liège
2017: Mouscron
2017–2020: Antwerp
2020–2021: Gent
2021–: Göztepe
2008: Belgium U15
2008–2009: Belgium U16
2008–2010: Belgium U17
2010–2012: Belgium U19
2012–2014: Belgium U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 December 2021, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 March 2014

Dino Arslanagić is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Turkish side Göztepe. He started his career with Mouscron, before joining Lille in 2009.

He made over 100 appearances for Lille before moving to Standard Liège in 2012. Arslanagić made his senior debut for Standard Liège in December 2012, and helped the club win the Belgian Cup in 2013.

He moved to Göztepe in January 2016. Arslanagić has represented Belgium at youth level, making over 30 appearances. Arslanagić is a physical defender who is known for his aerial ability and strong tackling.

Arslanagić is a regular for Belgium at the international level, having made over 10 appearances. Dino Arslanagić is a Belgium international and has represented his country at youth level, making over 30 appearances.

Arslanagić is a physical defender who is known for his aerial ability and strong tackling. Arslanagić is a regular for Belgium at the international level, having made over 10 appearances.

48. Cyriac

Ivory Coast national football team

Career

2004–2007: ASEC Mimosas
2007–2008: ASEC Mimosas
2008–2009: Charlton Athletic
2009–2012: Standard Liège
2012–2015: Anderlecht
2015–2017: Oostende
2017: Fulham (loan)
2017–2019: Sivasspor
2019: Giresunspor (loan)
2021–2022: URSL Visé
2013: Ivory Coast
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:08, 20 December 2021 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 April 2017

Cyriac started his senior career with ASEC Mimosas in 2004. He amassed over 100 caps for the Ivorian side, before moving to Turkish side Fenerbahçe in 2013.

Cyriac helped Fenerbahçe to the Turkish Cup in both 2013 and 2014, as well as the UEFA Europa League in 2015. He moved to English side Watford in the summer of 2016, and made his debut for the Hornets in the FA Cup against Woking on 3 January 2017.

Cyriac has made 11 appearances for the Hornets in the Premier League, and has also featured in the UEFA Europa League and FA Cup. He has represented Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations in both 2013 and 2017. Cyriac is a forward who is known for his speed and shooting ability.

Gohi Bi Zoro Cyriac Sede is a Ivorian international footballer who currently plays for Watford in the English Premier League. He is widely known for his speed and shooting ability, which has seen him score goals from distance.

49. Marcos Camozzato

Standard de Liège

Career

2002–2003: Internacional
2003–2007: Internacional
2005: Caxias (loan)
2006–2007: Standard Liège (loan)
2007–2010: Standard Liège
2010–2012: Club Brugge
2012–2013: Ponte Preta
2013–2015: K.S.V. Roeselare
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 10, 2011

Marcos Camozzato is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian club Siena. Marcos Camozzato started his youth career with Brazilian club Grêmio. Marcos Camozzato moved to Italian side Siena in 2010.

Marcos Camozzato has made 71 appearances for Siena, scoring 5 goals. Marcos Camozzato was part of the Brazil national football team which won the Copa America in 2013. Marcos Camozzato is a right wingback.

Marcos Camozzato is a veteran of the Italian football league. Marcos Camozzato is the son of former Brazilian football player Marcos Camozzato.

Marcos Camozzato is married and has two children. Marcos Camozzato has represented Internacional and Standard Liège in the Dutch Eredivisie and Belgian Pro League, respectively.

He started his professional career with Standard Liège, appearing in 23 matches and scoring one goal over two seasons. He then moved to K.S.V.

Roeselare in the Belgian Second Division, where he appeared in 36 matches and scored six goals. He then transferred to Ponte Preta in Brazil's Serie A, where he has continued to score goals.

He has appeared in 47 matches and scored 13 goals for Internacional in the Brazilian Série A. Marcos Camozzato is a versatile player who can play as a striker or as a winger. He has been called up to the Italian national team, but has yet to make his debut.

He is a member of the Brazilian national team. Marcos Camozzato is a talented player who is still developing his skills.

50. Wilfried Dalmat

FC Nantes

Career

1996: Joué-les-Tours
1996–2000: Nantes
2000–2002: Nantes
2002: Marseille
2002–2003: Nantes
2003: Châteauroux
2003–2004: Grenoble
2004: Lecce
2004–2005: Grenoble
2005–2006: Racing Santander
2006–2008: RAEC Mons
2008–2010: Standard Liège
2010–2011: Club Brugge
2011–2013: Orduspor
2012: Karşıyaka
2013: Boluspor
2014: Panetolikos
2014–2015: RWS Bruxelles
2016–2019: Bourges 18
2019: Vierzon
2020: AS Montlouis
2020–2021: Solières Sport
2019: Saint Martin
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:27, 2 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11

Dalmat started his career with Joué-les-Tours in the French second division before joining Nantes in 2000.

He made his Ligue 1 debut for Marseille in 2002 and went on to play for Grenoble and Châteauroux before joining Orduspor in the Turkish Super Lig in 2016.

Dalmat has won two caps for France and played at the 2002 World Cup. He is currently with Orduspor on loan from Marseille.

Dalmat is a versatile midfielder who can play in both midfield and defence. He has been described as a hard-working player who is capable of creating chances for his team.

Dalmat has been a regular fixture in the Orduspor starting eleven and is expected to help the club challenge for promotion to the Turkish Super Lig.

Dalmat is currently the club's joint-leading goalscorer with six goals in all competitions. Dalmat is a French international and is expected to feature at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Final Words

Standard de Liège is one of the most successful Belgian football clubs of all time. The club has won more than 60 domestic trophies, including 32 Belgian First Division titles, 11 Belgian Cups, 5 Belgian Supercups, 3 Belgian League Cups and 2 Belgian Cups Winners’ Cups.

The club’s most successful period was from the 1960s to the 1980s, when it won 32 Belgian First Division titles, 11 Belgian Cups, 5 Belgian Supercups and 3 Belgian League Cups.

The club has also reached the semi-finals of the European Cup twice, in 1985 and 2004. Standard de Liège’s all-time top goalscorer is Jan Ceulemans, who scored 273 goals in 392 appearances for the club.

50 Standard De Liège Best Players of All Time

1. Oguchi Onyewu

2. Axel Witsel

3. Collins Fai

4. Michy Batshuayi

5. Mehdi Carcela

6. Gojko Cimirot

7. Steven Defour

8. Paul-José M'Poku

9. Marouane Fellaini

10. Alexander Scholz

11. Laurent Ciman

12. Émile Mpenza

13. Gilbert Bodart

14. William Balikwisha

15. Guy Hellers

16. Renaud Emond

17. Jelle Van Damme

18. Igor de Camargo

19. Réginal Goreux

20. Konstantinos Laifis

21. Marc Wilmots

22. Ivica Dragutinović

23. Guy Vandersmissen

24. Roberto Bisconti

25. Philippe Léonard

26. Mircea Rednic

27. Régis Genaux

28. Michaël Goossens

29. M'Baye Leye

30. Julien De Sart

31. Ibrahima Cissé

32. Sébastien Pocognoli

33. Vedran Runje

34. Bernd Thijs

35. Rorys Aragón

36. Didier Ernst

37. Imoh Ezekiel

38. Ole Martin Årst

39. Dieumerci Mbokani

40. Milan Jovanović

41. Mohamed Tchité

42. Geoffrey Mujangi Bia

43. Ivica Mornar

44. Alexandre Czerniatynski

45. Ali Lukunku

46. Henk Vos

47. Dino Arslanagić

48. Cyriac

49. Marcos Camozzato

50. Wilfried Dalmat

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