Date of birth | 14 December 1970 |
Place of birth | Lier |
Nationality | Belgian |
Weight | 79 kg |
Height | 1.89 m |
Position | Defender/Left back |
After eight years with Lierse SK, Nico moved to Germany to join Schalke 04 in 1998. His confidence on the ball can be confused for arrogance, and his style has led to extreme criticism from the Bundesliga club's fans in the past. At one point there was such a concerted protest against him that president Rudi Assauer threatened to leave the Arena AufSchalke. Also backed by coach Huub Stevens, that is all behind him now as Nico has become a vital member of the Schalke team that has impressed in the Champions League. When he made his international debut in 1996, he usually played in midfield, he has since become an accomplished left back, the role he is likely to fill for Belgium in Japan and South Korea.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Schalke 04 | 01 Jul 1998 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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2000-01 | Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | 22 | 1 |
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2001-02 | Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | 29 | 1 |
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2001-02 | Schalke 04 | UEFA Champions League | 5 | ||||
2002-03 | Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | 15 | 1 |
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2002-03 | Schalke 04 | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | 26 | 2 |
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2003-04 | Schalke 04 | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
2004-05 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | 16 | 3 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1995-96 | Belgium | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
1996-97 | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 3 |
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1996-97 | Belgium | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
1997-98 | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 4 | ||||
1997-98 | Belgium | International Friendly | 3 | 2 |
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1997-98 | Belgium | King Hassan II Cup | 1 | ||||
1998-99 | Belgium | Cyprus Tournament | 1 | ||||
1998-99 | Belgium | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
1999-00 | Belgium | International Friendly | 4 | 1 |
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1999-00 | Belgium | UEFA European Championship | 2 | 1 |
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2000-01 | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 3 | ||||
2000-01 | Belgium | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 1 |
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2001-02 | Belgium | International Friendly | 6 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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29 May 1996 | Italy v Belgium | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
31 Aug 1996 | Belgium v Turkey | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
09 Oct 1996 | San Marino v Belgium | W | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
14 Dec 1996 | Belgium v Netherlands | L | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
11 Feb 1997 | Northern Ireland v Belgium | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
29 Mar 1997 | Wales v Belgium | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
30 Apr 1997 | Turkey v Belgium | W | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
07 Jun 1997 | Belgium v San Marino | W | 6-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
06 Sep 1997 | Netherlands v Belgium | L | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
11 Oct 1997 | Belgium v Wales | W | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
29 Oct 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Belgium | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | 1st leg play-off |
25 Feb 1998 | Belgium v USA | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
25 Mar 1998 | Belgium v Norway | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
22 Apr 1998 | Belgium v Romania | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
27 May 1998 | Belgium v France | L | 0-1 | King Hassan II Cup | |
25 Jun 1998 | Belgium v Korea Republic | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group E |
18 Nov 1998 | Luxembourg v Belgium | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
03 Feb 1999 | Cyprus v Belgium | W | 0-1 | CYPRUS TOURNAMENT | |
04 Sep 1999 | Netherlands v Belgium | D | 5-5 | International Friendly | |
07 Sep 1999 | Belgium v Morocco | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
10 Oct 1999 | England v Belgium | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
13 Nov 1999 | Italy v Belgium | W | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
03 Jun 2000 | Denmark v Belgium | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
10 Jun 2000 | Belgium v Sweden | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group B |
14 Jun 2000 | Belgium v Italy | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group B |
19 Jun 2000 | Belgium v Turkey | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group B |
16 Aug 2000 | Bulgaria v Belgium | W | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
02 Sep 2000 | Belgium v Croatia | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
07 Oct 2000 | Latvia v Belgium | W | 0-4 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
06 Jun 2001 | San Marino v Belgium | W | 1-4 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
15 Aug 2001 | Finland v Belgium | L | 4-1 | International Friendly | |
05 Sep 2001 | Belgium v Scotland | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
06 Oct 2001 | Croatia v Belgium | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
10 Nov 2001 | Belgium v Czech Republic | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe play-off |
14 Nov 2001 | Czech Republic v Belgium | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe play-off |
13 Feb 2002 | Belgium v Norway | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
27 Mar 2002 | Greece v Belgium | L | 3-2 | International Friendly | |
17 Apr 2002 | Belgium v Slovakia | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
18 May 2002 | France v Belgium | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
26 May 2002 | Belgium v Costa Rica | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
14 Jun 2002 | Belgium v Russia | W | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group H |
17 Jun 2002 | Brazil v Belgium | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.