Marc Van Der Linden facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marc Angéle Vanderlinden | ||
| Date of birth | 4 February 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Merksem, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1989 | Royal Antwerp | 211 | (85) |
| 1989–1991 | R.S.C. Anderlecht | 40 | (15) |
| 1991–1994 | K.A.A. Gent | 65 | (18) |
| 1994 | Maccabi Herzliya | 12 | (2) |
| 1995 | Ironi Rishon Lezion | 13 | (4) |
| 1995–1997 | K. Beerschot V.A.C. | 36 | (5) |
| Total | 376 | (129) | |
| International career | |||
| 1983–1990 | Belgium | 19 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Meet Marc Angéle Vanderlinden, a famous Belgian footballer born on February 4, 1964. He was a talented striker who scored many goals during his career. Marc played for several big clubs and even represented his country on the international stage.
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Marc's Football Journey
Marc Vanderlinden started his football adventure with his local team, SC Merksem. He then joined Royal Antwerp FC in 1982, where he played for seven seasons. This was a big part of his early career.
Playing for Top Clubs
After his time at Royal Antwerp, Marc moved to R.S.C. Anderlecht in 1989. Anderlecht is one of Belgium's most famous football clubs. He played there for two years before joining K.A.A. Gent in 1991.
In 1995, Marc decided to try playing football in Israel. He joined teams like Ironi Rishon LeZion and Maccabi Herzliya. After his time in Israel, he returned to Belgium in 1997. He played for his original club, SC Merksem, until he retired from professional football in 2002.
Playing for Belgium
Marc also had the honor of playing for the Belgium national football team. He played 19 games for his country and scored 9 goals. One of the highlights of his international career was playing in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge tournament where the best teams from around the world compete.
Awards and Achievements
Marc Vanderlinden achieved some great things during his football career. These are often called "honours" in sports.
Team Honours
With Anderlecht
While playing for R.S.C. Anderlecht, Marc helped his team win some important titles:
- Belgian First Division: They won the league title in the 1990–91 season. This means they were the best team in Belgium that year!
- European Cup Winners' Cup: In the 1989–90 season, his team reached the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup. They were the "runners-up," which means they came in second place. This was a big achievement for a European competition.
Individual Achievements
Marc also had a special individual award:
- 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification top scorer: He was the top goal scorer during the qualification games for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He scored 7 goals, which helped Belgium qualify for the tournament.
International Goals for Belgium
Marc Vanderlinden scored 9 goals for the Belgian national team during his career. These goals came in friendly matches and important World Cup qualification games. For example, he scored four goals in one game against Luxembourg during the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification!
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