Michel Preud'homme

Awards & Honours

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Michel Preud'homme's career is defined by historic firsts and sustained excellence. He was the first goalkeeper ever to win the Yashin Award, setting a benchmark for World Cup keepers. His leadership at KV Mechelen, a club not accustomed to European glory, remains one of the great underdog stories in Belgian football. As a coach, he replicated that success, winning multiple domestic titles. His induction into the Belgian Football Hall of Fame cements his status as a national icon.

AwardsPreud'homme's trophy collection reflects both his playing and managerial success. As a player, he won the European Cup Winners' Cup and European Super Cup with Mechelen, plus league titles in Belgium and Portugal. He also earned the individual Yashin Award at the 1994 World Cup. As a coach, he claimed multiple Belgian league titles and cups.

Honours & Distinctions

Belgian Football Hall of Fame

Belgian Football Association·2010

Inducted for his outstanding contributions to Belgian football.

FIFA 100

FIFA·2004

Named by Pelé as one of the 125 greatest living footballers.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Goalkeepers of All Time

FourFourTwo·2020

#Top 10

Best Goalkeeper of the 20th Century

IFFHS·2000

Magazine Covers

Voetbalmagazine

1994-07

World Cup Hero

De Sportwereld

1988-06

European Champions

Records & Feats

First winner of the Lev Yashin Award

Historic First·1994

Became the first goalkeeper to receive the award for best goalkeeper at a FIFA World Cup.