Philippe Albert

DoB: Aug 10, 1967

PoB: Bouillon, Belgium

Position: Defender

Clubs represented: Charleroi, KV Mechelen/FC Malines, Anderlecht, Newcastle United, Fulham, Charleroi

Total appearances/goals: 325/32

Total caps: 41/5

Honours:
1 domestic league title, 1 domestic cup

Best Belgian player: 92
Best player in Belgian league: 92
Premier League Team of the Year: 96

Highs:
He was a staple of Kevin Keegan's Newcastle United side, combining attacking and defensive responsibilities in the squad. Finishing runners-up in 96 and 97 would be their proudest, if most frustrating, moments.

Lows:
As well as finishing runner up in the league, also lost two FA Cup finals in a row (98 and 99). This lack of titles in a very ambitious team that played free-flowing attacking football was a real shame, and not just for the Geordies.