Identity & Heritage
Tactical DNA
Golden generationTechnical balanceTransition play
Major honours
World Cup third place 2018 · Euro finalists 1980
Eras
1950s -> 2010s
Peak: 1980s
Peak: 1980s
Coaching School
Leading voices from Belgium's football culture.
Tactical Lineup
Classic
Control
Historical
Expressive
Squad profile
Legends at a glance
Squad dimensions, contextual profiles and specialist peaks, followed by international records.
Squad Dimensions
The leading player in each core attribute family.
Physical Peak
86 PHY
Technical Mastery
89 TEC
Mental Edge
89 MEN
Tactical Intelligence
87 TAC
Contextual Profiles
Distinctive profiles shaped by combinations of attributes and roles.
Big-Game Profile
88 MNT
Ball Hunter
88 HUNT
Transition Threat
89 TRN
Tactical Chameleon
6 ROLES
Skill Specialists
Five direct leaders for instantly readable specialist skills.
Fastest
89 SPD
Strongest
90 STR
Best Shooter
88 SHT
Best Passer
90 PAS
Best Header
87 HDR
All-Time Top Scorer
Top 3
Best Goal Ratio
Top 3
Minimum 20 caps
Physical Profile
180cm
Squad average height
GK179 cm
DEF182 cm
MID180 cm
ATT176 cm
Squad range 168–191 cm
Complete squad
3 GK 7 DEF 8 MID 7 ATT
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Nation profile
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