Paul Van Himst

Few players have left as deep a mark on Belgian football as Paul Van Himst. His four Belgian Golden Shoe awards stand as a record no one has matched, a measure of his sustained excellence over more than a decade. Being named Belgium's Footballer of the Century in 1995 is a singular honour, placing him above all other legends of the national game. His eight league titles with Anderlecht underline his winning pedigree, and his leadership on the international stage, captaining Belgium at two major tournaments, shows a career that transcended club success.