Belgium
The golden generation. Belgium spent years ranked number one in the world and boasted one of the most talented squads ever assembled — De Bruyne, Hazard, Lukaku, Courtois, and more. A World Cup semi-final in 2018 was the peak, but the Red Devils' legacy is one of extraordinary individual talent.
History
Belgium's golden generation emerged in the early 2010s, built around a remarkable crop of players who came through the youth system simultaneously. Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, and Jan Vertonghen formed the core of a squad that spent seven years ranked number one in the world by FIFA.
Their finest tournament came at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where they finished third — defeating Brazil in the quarter-finals with a stunning counter-attacking display. Despite never winning a major trophy with this generation, Belgium's squad was widely regarded as one of the most talented in international football history. A new generation is now emerging under coach Domenico Tedesco.
Kit History & Colours
Red, black, and yellow — the colours of the Belgian flag worn with fierce Red Devils pride. Belgium's home kit is one of the most striking in international football, and the deep red shirt has become associated with one of the most talented generations in the game's history.
Their Adidas kits are popular across Europe, and the red of the Red Devils carries the weight of a golden era that produced some of the finest club players of the modern game.