Eric Gerets
Belgian association football player and manager · Belgium · On the map · Footballers · Born 1954 · age 72
Eric Maria Gerets (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈeːrɪk ˈxeːrəts]; born 18 May 1954) is a Belgian former professional football manager and player. Nicknamed "The Lion (of Flanders)", he was regarded as one of the top right-backs in Europe at his peak and is considered one of the greatest players in Belgian football history.
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Gerald Vanenburg Teammate at PSV Eindhoven, 1986-1992
Hans van Breukelen Teammate at PSV Eindhoven, 1985-1992
Michel Preud'homme Teammate at Standard Liège, 1977-1983
Jan Heintze Teammate at PSV Eindhoven, 1985-1992
Berry van Aerle Teammate at PSV Eindhoven, 1985-1992
Wilfried Van Moer Teammate at Standard Liège, 1971-1975- Ásgeir Sigurvinsson Teammate at Standard Liège, 1973-1981
Christian Piot Teammate at Standard Liège, 1971-1978
Walter Meeuws Teammate at Belgium national team, 1977-1984
Michel Renquin Teammate at Standard Liège, 1974-1981
Nico Claesen Teammate at Standard Liège, 1978-1983- Gerard Plessers Teammate at Standard Liège, 1975-1983
- Guy Vandersmissen Teammate at Standard Liège, 1978-1983
Eddy Voordeckers Teammate at Belgium national team, 1978-1985- Gilbert Bodart Teammate at Belgium national team, 1985-1991
Nicolas Dewalque Teammate at Standard Liège, 1971-1976
Willy Wellens Teammate at Standard Liège, 1978-1981
Edward Linskens Teammate at PSV Eindhoven, 1987-1992
Adick Koot Teammate at PSV Eindhoven, 1985-1991
Erhan Önal Teammate at Standard Liège, 1978-1983
Philippe Garot Teammate at Standard Liège, 1974-1980- Theo Poel Teammate at Standard Liège, 1975-1983
Jean Thissen Teammate at Standard Liège, 1971-1974- Guy Dardenne Teammate at Standard Liège, 1973-1976
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
PSV Eindhoven1985-19922008
MVV Maastricht1984-1985120
AC Milan1983-1984131
Belgium1975-1991862
Belgium U21197420
Standard Liège1971-198331823
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About this person
Country
Belgium
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1954 · age 72
