The Belgium Pro League, also known as the Jupiler Pro League, is the top professional football league in Belgium. Since its inception in 1895, the league has been home to some of the world’s most talented football players. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 10 players in the history of the Belgium Pro League.
Paul Van Himst
Paul Van Himst is a legendary player who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of Belgian football. He spent his entire career with Anderlecht, where he won 10 league titles and scored a remarkable 276 goals in 566 appearances.
Jan Ceulemans
Jan Ceulemans is another iconic figure in Belgian football. He played for Club Brugge for 13 seasons, during which he won seven league titles and scored 273 goals in 517 appearances. He was also a key player for the Belgian national team.
Enzo Scifo
Enzo Scifo is widely regarded as one of the most talented players ever to come out of Belgium. He played for a number of clubs throughout his career, including Anderlecht, Auxerre, and Monaco. He also played for the Belgian national team in three World Cups.
Michel Preud’homme
Michel Preud’homme is one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of Belgian football. He played for a number of clubs, including Standard Liege and Benfica, and was also a key player for the Belgian national team.
Franky Van der Elst
Franky Van der Elst is another Club Brugge legend. He spent 17 seasons with the club, winning eight league titles and scoring 62 goals in 563 appearances. He was also a key player for the Belgian national team.
Eric Gerets
Eric Gerets is a former Belgian international who had a successful career as a player and a coach. He played for a number of clubs, including Standard Liege and PSV Eindhoven, and was also a key player for the Belgian national team.
Wilfried Van Moer
Wilfried Van Moer is a retired Belgian midfielder who played for a number of clubs throughout his career, including Antwerp and Standard Liege. He was also a key player for the Belgian national team, helping them to reach the World Cup semi-finals in 1970.
Jean-Marie Pfaff
Jean-Marie Pfaff is one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of Belgian football. He played for a number of clubs, including Beveren and Bayern Munich, and was also a key player for the Belgian national team.
Jan Verheyen
Jan Verheyen is a retired Belgian defender who played for a number of clubs, including Club Brugge and Anderlecht. He was also a key player for the Belgian national team.
Wesley Sonck
Wesley Sonck is a former Belgian international who played for a number of clubs throughout his career, including Genk and Ajax. He was also a key player for the Belgian national team, helping them to reach the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup.