Filip De Wilde

• Full name: Filip de Wilde
• Date of birth: 5 April 1964
• Place of birth: Baal, Belgium
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Nationality: Belgian

Club career (highlights)

• K. Beerschot VAC / K.F.C. Beerschot: Early professional years (youth and early senior development).
• K.S.K. Beveren: Gained wider recognition in Belgian top flight during the mid-1980s.
• R.S.C. Anderlecht: Most prominent spell — De Wilde was Anderlecht’s first-choice goalkeeper in the late 1980s and early 1990s, winning multiple Belgian league titles and domestic cups.
• Sheffield Wednesday (England): Short spell in the mid-1990s, playing in the English Premier League.
• Return to Anderlecht: Came back and continued to contribute as an experienced squad member.
• K.V.C. Westerlo: Finished his playing career with smaller Belgian clubs, providing veteran presence.

International career — Belgium

• Caps: 33 international appearances for the Belgium national team (the exact number can vary by source; commonly cited as 33).
• Major tournaments: Squad member for Belgium at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1998 FIFA World Cup; also involved in qualifying campaigns and UEFA competition squads in the 1990s.
• Role: Often served as a reliable option in goal, competing with other Belgian keepers for the starting spot during a strong era for Belgian football.

Style of play and reputation

• Known for quick reflexes, shot-stopping ability and experience commanding the penalty area.
• Respected leader and professional both at club level (particularly Anderlecht) and in the national setup.

After playing

• Following retirement, De Wilde remained involved in football in various capacities, including coaching and goalkeeper mentoring roles at club level.

Note: Caps, club appearances and honors vary slightly by source; the summary above highlights widely reported facts about Filip De Wilde’s career for Belgium and his club history.