Team sheet · 2000s
Best 15Belgiumof the 2000s
Looking for the best 15 Belgium players of the 2000s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Daniel Van Buyten, followed by Marc Wilmots, while Eric Gerets closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
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Best 15 Belgium players ranked
Belgium 2000s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
CBWC 2002 · 2006
Daniel Van Buyten
OVR
87
Pace72Shot70Pass75Drib68Def88Phys85Strong and commanding central defender in 2000s Belgian squads.
CMWC 1998 · 2002 · 2006
Marc Wilmots
OVR
86
Pace78Shot75Pass80Drib77Def70Phys78Key player in 2000s Belgium squads; strong midfielder with leadership.
GKWC 1994 · 1998 · 2002
Michaël Preud'homme
OVR
86
Pace40Shot30Pass65Drib50Def70Phys78First-choice goalkeeper at 2002 World Cup, key veteran presence.
CBWC 1998 · 2002 · 2006
Philippe Clement
OVR
85
Pace75Shot65Pass78Drib70Def86Phys80Reliable defender, regular starter during 2000s World Cups.
CDMWC 2002 · 2006
Timmy Simons
OVR
85
Pace70Shot70Pass80Drib75Def85Phys83Midfield anchor with key role in 2000s World Cups.
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Beat The InvincibleSTWC 1998 · 2002
Émile Mpenza
OVR
84
Pace88Shot80Pass75Drib80Def40Phys75Important striker in early 2000s Belgium squads.
CBWC 1994 · 1998
Philippe Albert
OVR
84
Pace72Shot65Pass80Drib78Def82Phys76Not part of 2000s squads; prime was earlier.
CFWC 1994 · 1998
Luc Nilis
OVR
84
Pace80Shot85Pass75Drib82Def40Phys75Injured for 2002 World Cup; active mostly in 1990s.
RWWC 1998 · 2002
Mbo Mpenza
OVR
83
Pace85Shot77Pass75Drib80Def45Phys75Often paired with brother Émile; key winger in early 2000s.
CMWC 2002 · 2006
Thomas Buffel
OVR
83
Pace80Shot75Pass80Drib82Def65Phys70Midfielder with solid World Cup presence in 2000s.
LMWC 2002
Bart Goor
OVR
82
Pace82Shot75Pass78Drib80Def60Phys70Part of 2002 Belgian squad; versatile winger with good pace.
CBWC 1994
Georges Grün
OVR
81
Pace75Shot65Pass78Drib74Def82Phys78Though his main World Cup participation was in the 1994 tournament, in the 2000s he was past his prime and thus not eligible.
LWWC 1994
Michaël Goossens
OVR
80
Pace80Shot75Pass75Drib80Def50Phys70Primarily active in 1990s, not 2000s.
GKWC 1990 · 1994 · 1998
Filip De Wilde
OVR
80
Pace40Shot30Pass60Drib55Def70Phys75Mainly active in 1990s; not eligible for 2000s.
RBWC 1990 · 1994
Eric Gerets
OVR
75
Pace72Shot60Pass70Drib70Def74Phys75Gerets was active mainly in the 1980s and 1990s, not relevant for 2000s.
Best 15 Belgium 2000s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Belgium players of the 2000s?
Daniel Van Buyten ranks first on this Belgium 2000s best 15 as a CB with 87 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Belgium in the 2000s?
The best 15 Belgium footballers of the 2000s on this sheet are: Daniel Van Buyten, Marc Wilmots, Michaël Preud'homme, Philippe Clement, Timmy Simons, Émile Mpenza, Philippe Albert, Luc Nilis, Mbo Mpenza, Thomas Buffel, Bart Goor, Georges Grün, Michaël Goossens, Filip De Wilde, Eric Gerets.
How is the Belgium 2000s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Belgium in the 2000s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Belgium 2000s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Belgium in the 2000s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.