Belgium
7,150Reputation
2FIFA rank (calc)
—Population
National team staff
22
| Manager First Team | Roberto Martínez | until 30 Jun 2018 |
| Coach First Team | Shaun Maloney | |
| Coach First Team | Iñaki Bergara | |
| Physio First Team | Johan Gerets | |
| Physio First Team | Geert Neirynckx | |
| Physio First Team | Bert Driesen | |
| Physio First Team | Dirk Nachtergaele | |
| Physio First Team | Milan D'Hoe | |
| Gk Coach First Team | Erwin Lemmens | |
| Head Physio | Lieven Maesschalck | |
| Fitness Coach First Team | Richard Evans | |
| Manager (U21 Team) | Johan Walem | until 30 Jun 2018 |
| Assistant Manager (U21 Team) | Jean-François Remy | |
| Fitness Coach (U21 Team) | Dominique Henin | |
| Manager (U19 Team) | Jacky Mathijssen | until 30 Jun 2020 |
| Assistant Manager (U19 Team) | Thomas Buffel | |
| Coach (U19 Team) | Bob Browaeys | |
| Coach (U19 Team) | Wesley Sonck | |
| Coach (U19 Team) | Ahmet Türk | |
| Gk Coach (U19 Team) | Pieter-Jan Sabbe | |
| Data Analyst First Team | Mousa El Habchi | |
| Data Analyst First Team | Luke Benstead |
Football
- FIFA points
- 1,723.00
- FIFA member
- Yes
- League standard (calc)
- 15
- Youth rating
- 110
- Game importance
- Very Important
- Coefficient, 5 years (calc)
- 32.100 (#9)
- Coefficient, 10 years (calc)
- 68.400 (#9)
- Morale
- 18
- FA financial power
- 8
- FA patience
- —
- Foreign manager likelihood
- —
- Continental federation affiliation
- 1954
- Association founded
- 1895
- FIFA affiliation
- 1904
- Max youth age
- —
- Hashtag
- —
- Nickname
- The Red Devils
Country
- Capital
- Brussels
- Continent
- Europe (regional strength 0.9900)
- Region
- Central Europe
- Nationality
- Belgian
- Citizenship for foreigners
- Continuously
- Currency
- European Euro
- Population
- —
- Development
- Developed State
- Economic factor
- 19
- Minimum full-time wage
- —
- Playable leagues
- Yes
Player pool
- Players
- 2,535
- Average CA
- 78.5
- CA 150+
- 11
- Unattached
- 101
- Playing abroad
- 318 of 2,434 (13%)
League pyramid
Best players of this nationality
Most capped
| Name | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Vertonghen | 114 | 9 |
| Axel Witsel | 103 | 9 |
| Jan Ceulemans | 96 | 23 |
| Timmy Simons | 95 | 6 |
| Eden Hazard | 92 | 25 |
| Toby Alderweireld | 92 | 3 |
| Vincent Kompany | 89 | 4 |
| Marouane Fellaini | 87 | 18 |
| Franky Van der Elst | 86 | 1 |
| Eric Gerets | 86 | 2 |
| Daniel Van Buyten | 85 | 10 |
| Dries Mertens | 85 | 17 |
| Mousa Dembélé | 82 | 5 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 81 | 48 |
| Paul Van Himst | 81 | 30 |
| Bart Goor | 78 | 13 |
| Thibaut Courtois | 74 | 0 |
| Marc Wilmots | 71 | 29 |
| Lorenzo Staelens | 70 | 8 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 70 | 16 |
| Georges Heylens | 67 | 0 |
| Jean-Marie Pfaff | 64 | 0 |
| Marc Degryse | 63 | 23 |
| Frank Vercauteren | 63 | 9 |
| Kevin Mirallas | 60 | 10 |
| Michel Preud'homme | 58 | 0 |
| Emile Mpenza | 57 | 19 |
| Wilfried Van Moer | 57 | 9 |
| Eric Deflandre | 57 | 0 |
| Mbo Mpenza | 56 | 3 |
Top clubs
Competitions
Rivals
Association coefficients
| 2017/18 | 2.600 |
| 2016/17 | 12.500 |
| 2015/16 | 7.400 |
| 2014/15 | 9.600 |
| 2013/14 | 6.400 |
| 2012/13 | 6.500 |
| 2011/12 | 10.100 |
| 2010/11 | 4.600 |
| 2009/10 | 8.700 |
| 2008/09 | 4.500 |
Cities
60
- Bruges
- Brussels
- Ghent
- Antwerp
- Oostende
- Brasschaat
- Liège
- Waterloo
- Knokke-Heist
- Blankenberge
- Mouscron
- Mechelen
- Leuven
- Lier
- Kortrijk
- Mons
- Wavre
- Rixensart
- Tournai
- Sint-Niklaas
- Eupen
- Aalst
- Ottignies
- Huy
- Lokeren
- Herentals
- Malmédy
- Zaventem
- Koksijde
- Dilbeek
- Genk
- Arlon
- Lommel
- Menen
- Torhout
- Ixelles
- Harelbeke
- Bastogne
- Libramont
- Sint-Truiden
- Lauwe
- Gembloux
- Turnhout
- Beveren
- Heusden
- Hasselt (Be)
- Dinant
- Charleroi
- Spa
- Verviers
- Sint-Martens Latem
- Ingelmunster
- Couvin
- Grimbergen
- Vilvoorde
- Geraardsbergen
- Roeselare
- Maaseik
- Poperinge
- Namur
National records
| Most league appearances | Jan Vertonghen | 108 games | |
| Most league goals | Romelu Lukaku | 40 goals |
Famous players
| Swat Van der Elst | Flamboyant Forward · Tall | 1 |
| Emile Mpenza | Explosive Striker · Tall | 1 |
| Erwin Vandenbergh | Clinical Striker · Tall | 1 |
| Luc Nilis | Cultured Striker · Tall | 1 |
| Marc Wilmots | Powerful Striker · Tall | 1 |
| Mbo Mpenza | Explosive Forward · Tall | 1 |
| Marc Degryse | Cultured Forward · Small | 1 |
| Danny Boffin | Explosive Winger · Small | 1 |
| Frank Vercauteren | Cultured Winger · Medium | 1 |
| Ludo Coeck | Cultured Midfielder · Tall | 1 |
| René Vandereycken | Tenacious Midfielder · Tall | 1 |
| Wesley Sonck | Flamboyant Striker · Medium | 1 |
| Marouane Fellaini | Tireless Midfielder · Tall | 1 |
| Jan Vertonghen | Commanding Centre-back · Medium · Central | 1 |
| Steven Defour | Tireless Midfielder · Small | 1 |
| Thomas Vermaelen | Solid Centre-back · Medium · Central | 1 |
| Eden Hazard | Explosive Left Winger · Small | 1 |
| Christian Benteke | Powerful Striker · Tall | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | Powerful Striker · Tall | 1 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Midfield General · Medium | 1 |
| Mousa Dembélé | Strong Defensive Midfielder · Tall | 1 |
| Thibaut Courtois | Commanding Goalkeeper · Tall | 1 |
| Eric Gerets | Commanding Full-back · Medium | 1 |
| Michel Renquin | Solid Full-back · Tall | 1 |
| Wilfried Van Moer | Tireless Midfielder · Small | 1 |
| Enzo Scifo | Midfield Playmaker · Medium | 1 |
| Paul Van Himst | Playmaker Forward · Tall | 1 |
| Georges Grün | Cultured Centre-back · Tall · Central | 1 |
| Georges Heylens | Explosive Full-back · Small | 1 |
| Franky Van der Elst | Industrious Midfielder · Medium | 1 |
Honours
| Competition | Won | Runner-up | Last won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | — | 1920 |
| European U19 Championship | 1 | 1 | 1977 |
| European Football Championship | — | 1 | — |
Kits
Foreign player rules
| Member of European Union | |
| Member of European Economic Area | 1994 |
| EU/EEC foreign | European Union |
| EU/EEC foreign | European Free Trade Association |
Tax rules
| Tax | Applies to | Rate | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Insurance Employee | All | 13.8% | |
| Employer Tax | All | 10% | |
| VAT | All | 21% | |
| National Insurance Employer | All | 12% | |
| Income Tax | All | 25% | — – £7,495 |
| Income Tax | All | 30% | £7,496 – £10,673 |
| Income Tax | All | 35% | £10,674 – £17,783 |
| Income Tax | All | 45% | £17,784 – £32,587 |
| Income Tax | All | 50% | £32,587 – — |
| Pension Employee | All | 5% | |
| Pension Employer | All | 5% | |
| Corporation Tax | All | 25% | — – £22,442 |
| Corporation Tax | All | 32% | £22,442 – £80,794 |
| Corporation Tax | All | 35.5% | £80,794 – £289,512 |
| Corporation Tax | All | 36% | £289,512 – — |
Across versions
| Version | Reputation | FIFA points | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM27 27.0.0 | 8050 | 1,778.36 | 8 |
| FM26 26.2.0 | 8300 | 1,736.38 | 8 |
| FM26 26.0.0 | 8300 | 1,736.38 | 8 |
| FM24 24.3.0 | 7500 | 1,788.00 | 5 |
| FM23 23.4.0 | 7500 | 1,821.00 | 2 |
| FM23 23.3.0 | 7500 | 1,821.00 | 2 |
| FM23 23.0.0 | 7500 | 1,821.00 | 2 |
| FM22 22.4.0 | 7500 | 1,783.00 | 1 |
| FM22 22.3.0 | 7500 | 1,783.00 | 1 |
| FM22 22.1.0 | 7500 | 1,783.00 | 1 |
| FM22 22.0.1 | 7500 | 1,783.00 | 1 |
| FM22 22.0.0 | 7500 | 1,783.00 | 1 |
| FM21 21.4.0 | 7500 | 1,765.00 | 1 |
| FM21 21.3.0 | 7500 | 1,765.00 | 1 |
| FM21 21.1.1 | 7500 | 1,765.00 | 1 |
| FM21 21.0.1 | 7500 | 1,765.00 | 1 |
| FM21 21.0.0 | 7500 | 1,765.00 | 1 |
| FM20 20.4.0 | 7150 | 1,723.00 | 2 |
| FM20 20.3.0 | 7150 | 1,723.00 | 2 |
| FM20 20.1.0 | 7150 | 1,723.00 | 2 |
| FM20 20.0.1 | 7150 | 1,723.00 | 2 |
| FM20 20.0.0 | 7150 | 1,723.00 | 2 |
| FM19 19.3.0 | 7150 | 1,723.00 | 2 |
| FM19 19.1.0 | 7150 | 1,723.00 | 2 |
| FM19 19.0.1 | 7150 | 1,723.00 | 2 |
| FM19 19.0.0 | 7150 | 1,723.00 | 2 |
| FM18 18.3.0 | 7150 | 1,401.00 | 2 |
| FM18 18.1.0 | 7150 | 1,401.00 | 2 |
| FM18 18.0.0 | 7150 | 1,401.00 | 2 |
| FM17 17.3.0 | 7150 | — | — |
| FM17 17.0.0 | 7050 | — | — |
| FM16 16.3.0 | 7050 | — | — |
| FM16 16.0.1 | 7050 | — | — |
| FM16 16.0.0 | 7050 | — | — |
| FM15 15.3.0 | 7050 | — | — |
| FM15 15.0.0 | 7050 | — | — |
| FM14 14.3.0 | 7000 | — | — |
| FM14 14.0.0 | 7000 | — | — |
| FM13 13.3.0 | 5750 | — | — |
| FM13 13.0.0 | 5750 | — | — |
| FM12 12.2.0 | 5750 | — | — |
| FM12 12.0.0 | 5750 | — | — |
| FM10 10.0.0 | 5750 | — | — |