Franky Van der Elst: Biography, Facts and Career
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Franky Van der Elst (born 30 April 1961) is a Belgian retired professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He later worked as a manager. During a 21-year professional career he played mainly with Club Brugge, being regarded as a legend there and briefly coaching the team in the 2000s. Also, he was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers, in March 2004. Van der Elst won 86 caps for the Belgium national team, representing the country in four World Cups and retiring at nearly 40 years of age.
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- Full name: Franky Van der Elst
- Born: 1961-04-30
- Nationality: Belgium
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q312619
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Who is Franky Van der Elst?
Franky Van der Elst (born 30 April 1961) is a Belgian retired professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
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Franky Van der Elst is Belgium.
When was Franky Van der Elst born?
Franky Van der Elst was born on 1961-04-30.
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