Jan Ceulemans
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Jan Ceulemans' career is marked by remarkable achievements. He is the all-time leader in appearances in the Belgian Pro League with 517 matches, a record that highlights his incredible longevity and consistency. His three Belgian Footballer of the Year awards place him among the elite of Belgian football, and his inclusion in Pelé's list of the 125 greatest living footballers in 2004 is a testament to his global recognition.Ceulemans' international record of 96 caps for Belgium stood for 26 years, a remarkable feat in itself. His leadership and performances in major tournaments helped define an era for Belgian football, and he is rightly celebrated as one of the country's all-time greats.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Pelé's List of Greatest Living Footballers
Named by Pelé as one of the 125 greatest living footballers.
Belgian Football Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Hall of Fame for his contributions to Belgian football.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Belgian Footballers of All Time
Records & Feats
Most appearances in Belgian Pro League
517 appearances, a record that stands as of 2026.
Most caps for Belgium (until 2017)
96 caps, a national record that stood for 26 years.