Player: Philippe Albert

• Full name: Philippe Albert
• Date of birth: 1 August 1967
• Place of birth: La Louvière, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian
• Position: Centre-back (also played as left-back or defensive midfielder occasionally)

Club career (selected):

• La Louvière (youth & early senior career)
• Charleroi (1986–1989) — Belgian First Division
• Standard Liège (1989–1994) — Won domestic trophies and established himself as a top defender
• Newcastle United (1994–1999) — Notable period in the Premier League; remembered for technical skill, memorable goals and long-range strikes
• Fulham (1999–2000) — Short spell before returning to Belgium
• Lierse (2000–2001) — Final professional seasons

International career (Belgium):

• Caps: 41 appearances for the Belgium national team
• Goals: 2
• Major tournaments: Member of the Belgium squad at Euro 2000 (hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands)

Playing style and legacy:

• Technically gifted centre-back, comfortable on the ball with a strong passing range.
• Renowned for confidence and the ability to carry the ball forward and contribute to attack; scored several spectacular long-range goals.
• Remembered fondly by Newcastle United fans for his flair and moments of brilliance during the club’s successful mid-1990s period under Kevin Keegan.

After retirement:

• Moved into media and occasional coaching roles; has worked as a pundit and remained involved in football-related activities in Belgium and England.