Who is the legendary Paul Van Himst?

Paul Van Himst, born on October 2, 1943, in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Belgian footballers of all time. 

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He was known for 3 key traits:

• skill;
• vision;
• and goal-scoring ability.

Thanks to all of that, Van Himst enjoyed a successful playing and managerial career, significantly impacting Belgian football. Competitions from Belgium are also available at 1xBet, an online betting platform designed for everyone who enjoys this sport.

A memorable career

Van Himst began his professional career with R.S.C. Anderlecht, the club with which he would become most closely associated. He made his first-team debut at the age of 16 in 1959 and went on to play for Anderlecht until 1975. This squad and every other team from Belgium is available for online football betting with 1xbet.ug/line/football website.

During his time with the club, he made 457 appearances and scored 233 goals, becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer. Van Himst won 8 Belgian First Division titles and 4 Belgian Cups.

His individual accolades include being named Belgian Footballer of the Year four times and being the top scorer of the Belgian First Division in 1961-62 with 26 goals. When betting online on football with 1xBet, make sure to wager on other highly prolific footballers, too.

Van Himst‘s remarkable performances earned him a reputation as one of the most talented forwards in Europe.

An essential player in his national team

On the international stage, Van Himst earned 81 caps for the Belgian national team, scoring 30 goals from 1960 to 1974. He participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup, where Belgium reached the group stage, and in the 1972 UEFA European Championship, where Belgium finished in third place. You can also try virtual online sports betting with 1xBet on its selection of major competitions.

During this period, Van Himst‘s leadership and skill were crucial in elevating the national team’s performance.

After leaving Anderlecht, Van Himst played briefly for Molenbeek and Eendracht Aalst before retiring from professional football in 1977. His career statistics, which include 457 club appearances with 233 goals and 81 international caps with 30 goals, underscore his status as a prolific and influential player. At the 1xBet online platform you can try betting on virtual sports and wagers on great football matches.

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