Making his debut for Newcastle United in 1994, who was the first Belgian to play in the Premier League?
"A second Romanian World Cup star, defender Dan Petrescu, joins a Premier League club. Petrescu, 27, signs for Sheffield Wednesday in a £1.3 million deal. 10 August 1994 – Newcastle United pay a club record £2.65 million for Belgium and Anderlecht defender Philippe Albert. 11 August 1994 – After more than 13 years at Liverpool, goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar signs for Southampton on a free transfer. 12 August 1994 – Chelsea sign midfielder David Rocastle from Manchester City for £1.25 million. A tribunal orders Sheffield Wednesday to pay £1 million for Port Vale midfielder Ian Taylor. 20 August 1994 – 24"
"Philippe Albert Philippe Julien Albert (born 10 August 1967) is a former Belgian footballer who played as a defender. He played for Charleroi, KV Mechelen and Anderlecht in his native Belgium, and for English clubs Newcastle United and Fulham. It was at Newcastle that he became known as an attack-minded centre-back for his forward runs from defence in the team dubbed as ""the Entertainers"". Albert made 41 appearances for the Belgium national team from 1987 to 1997, and represented his country at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. Albert started his career with Charleroi before moving to KV Mechelen where"
"vegetable company. Philippe Albert Philippe Julien Albert (born 10 August 1967) is a former Belgian footballer who played as a defender. He played for Charleroi, KV Mechelen and Anderlecht in his native Belgium, and for English clubs Newcastle United and Fulham. It was at Newcastle that he became known as an attack-minded centre-back for his forward runs from defence in the team dubbed as ""the Entertainers"". Albert made 41 appearances for the Belgium national team from 1987 to 1997, and represented his country at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. Albert started his career with Charleroi before moving to KV"
"promoted from Division Two as champions. On leaving Newcastle in 1999, Albert returned to Belgium, rejoining Charleroi for £600,000. He spent one season with the club before retiring from football. Albert made 41 appearances for the Belgium national team, making his debut in 1987, but came to worldwide prominence at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. There he played in four of Belgium's matches, scoring against the Netherlands in his first game and against Germany in the second round match, which Belgium lost 3–2. Albert is now working as a pundit for Belgian TV, and also runs a successful fruit and"
"24 shirt on 24 June. Anderlecht Twente Ivory Coast Cheick Tioté Cheick Ismaël Tioté (21 June 1986 – 5 June 2017; ) was an Ivorian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Formed at FC Bibo in his hometown of Yamoussoukro, he made his professional debut in 2005 with Belgium's Anderlecht. In 2008, after a loan at Roda JC, he joined Dutch club FC Twente, winning the Eredivisie in his second season. After that, he signed for Newcastle United in England for a fee of £3.5 million. Tioté totalled 156 games for Newcastle over six-and-a-half seasons, scoring one goal. In"
"for Manchester United in Saudi Arabia in May 2016 and underwent heart surgery. On 26 February 2018, Van der Laan was appointed as manager at Newcastle Town, who were then fifth-bottom of the Northern Premier League Division One South. Source: Robin van der Laan Robertus Petrus van der Laan (born 5 September 1968) is a Dutch football manager and former footballer who is now manager of Northern Premier League Division One South club Newcastle Town. He began his playing career in his native the Netherlands with Eerste Divisie club Schiedamse Voetbal Vereniging in 1987, before moving on to Wageningen in"
"famous goal against Newcastle United was voted as the best Premier League goal of all-time in the league's 25-year history. Born in Amsterdam, Bergkamp was the last of Wim and Tonnie Bergkamp's four sons. He was brought up in a working-class suburb, in a family aspiring to reach middle-class status. His father, an electrician and amateur footballer in the lower leagues, named him in honour of Scottish striker Denis Law. To comply with Dutch given name customs, an extra ""n"" was inserted in Bergkamp's first name by his father after it was not accepted by the registrar. Bergkamp was raised"
"bar in Charleroi. Kevin Pugh Kevin John Pugh (born 11 October 1960) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Newcastle United and Darlington and in non-league football for Gateshead. He went on to play for many years in Belgian football, including seven seasons in the First Division, for Charleroi, La Louvière, Francs Borains and Sambreville. Pugh was born in Corbridge, Northumberland, and attended Framwellgate Moor Comprehensive School in Durham. Offered trials by several clubs, he chose to begin his club career with Newcastle United. He made only one substitute appearance for the"
"Robin van der Laan Robertus Petrus van der Laan (born 5 September 1968) is a Dutch football manager and former footballer who is now manager of Northern Premier League Division One South club Newcastle Town. He began his playing career in his native the Netherlands with Eerste Divisie club Schiedamse Voetbal Vereniging in 1987, before moving on to Wageningen in 1990. In 1991, he moved to England to play for Port Vale, where after four seasons as one of the club's key players he was sold on to Derby County. He won the League Trophy with Vale in 1993, and"
"for Sampdoria of Italy, will be the captain of the national team. 9 March 1994 – England beat Denmark 1–0 in a friendly at Wembley in their first game under Terry Venables. 10 March 1994 – Division One leaders Crystal Palace prepare for their inevitable return to the Premier League with a £1.1million move for Watford striker Bruce Dyer. 12 March 1994 – The biggest win of the Premier League season so far sees Newcastle United beat Swindon Town 7–1 at St James's Park. Peter Beardsley, Rob Lee and Steve Watson all find the net twice, with Ruel Fox also"
"Players in the Belgian First Division can be of any nationality and a club can sign as many foreign players as desired. The first club to start a game with 11 foreign players was KSC Lokeren in 2001. Every year, players are elected for Belgian Golden Shoe awards, the highest awards a player can receive in Belgian competitions, but also for Belgian professional football awards. Players with African descent, origin or nationality can claim a Belgian Ebony Shoe award. Players compete also every season for the Belgian First Division top scorer, since the 1945–46 season. Erwin Vandenbergh is the only"
"defender Marc Hottiger and Belgium's defensive midfielder Philippe Albert, while Norwich City's quick winger Ruel Fox had arrived on transfer deadline day in March 1994. Newcastle won their first six games of the 1994–95 season to top the league and they appeared capable of winning their first league title since 1927. But the shock departure of Andy Cole to Manchester United in January weakened their attack, and finished the season sixth place in the final table; not enough for even another UEFA Cup campaign. In the meantime, autumn signing Paul Kitson partnered Beardsley in attack. Keegan made several important additions"
"Anderlecht Belgium Individual Romelu Lukaku Romelu Menama Lukaku Bolingoli (; born 13 May 1993) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for English club Manchester United and the Belgium national team. At international level he holds the all-time record of 45 goals scored for the Belgian national team. Lukaku started his career with local club Rupel Boom, before joining Lierse, where he earned a move to Anderlecht of the Belgian Pro League in 2006. Lukaku made his professional debut while still at school at age 16, and became the 2009–10 top scorer in Belgium as Anderlecht won"
"August 1994 – A late surge by Newcastle United in the final 15 minutes of their home clash with Coventry City in the Premier League sees them break the deadlock to win 4–0 after Coventry striker Micky Quinn (a former Newcastle player) was sent off. 27 August 1994 – National record signing Chris Sutton scores a hat-trick for Blackburn Rovers as they beat Coventry City 4–0. Andy Cole and Steve Watson are both on the scoresheet twice for Newcastle United in their 5–1 home win over Southampton, as are Uwe Rosler and Paul Walsh for Manchester City in a 4–0"
"a spot on domestic teams. On the other hand, the Jupiler League reinforced its status as an entry league for players who then move on to some of the greatest European clubs. Indeed, some of the most talented players in Europe have played in Belgian clubs, including Yaya Touré, Jean-Pierre Papin, Daniel Amokachi, Antolín Alcaraz and David Rozehnal were discovered at Club Brugge; Sunday Oliseh and Victor Ikpeba at RFC Liège; Jan Koller, Nii Lamptey and Aruna Dindane at Anderlecht; and Mido at Gent. Others who began or launched their professional careers in Belgium include William Carvalho, Emmanuel Eboué, Romaric,"
"Cheick Tioté Cheick Ismaël Tioté (21 June 1986 – 5 June 2017; ) was an Ivorian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Formed at FC Bibo in his hometown of Yamoussoukro, he made his professional debut in 2005 with Belgium's Anderlecht. In 2008, after a loan at Roda JC, he joined Dutch club FC Twente, winning the Eredivisie in his second season. After that, he signed for Newcastle United in England for a fee of £3.5 million. Tioté totalled 156 games for Newcastle over six-and-a-half seasons, scoring one goal. In February 2017, he joined Beijing Enterprises of the China"
"Daley Blind and provided the assist for Georginio Wijnaldum as Holland won 3–0. Netherlands Individual Daryl Janmaat Daryl Janmaat (born 22 July 1989) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right back for Premier League club Watford and the Netherlands national team. He began his career at ADO Den Haag, and went on to play for the Eredivisie clubs Heerenveen and Feyenoord before joining Newcastle on a six-year deal in 2014. A full international since 2012, Janmaat has earned over 20 caps and was part of the Dutch team which finished third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup."
"they would be intent on making their own football boots. They recruited many professional footballers, including Januzaj, who also featured in an advertisement promoting the new range. Manchester United Belgium Adnan Januzaj Adnan Januzaj (; born 5 February 1995) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish club Real Sociedad and the Belgium national team. Born and raised in Brussels, he began his career with Anderlecht before joining Manchester United in 2011 at the age of 16. Januzaj broke into the Manchester United first-team under manager David Moyes during the 2013–14 season, but struggled for opportunities"
"free transfer after going on trial at Conference National side Gateshead. In his first season with Waasland-Beveren, they won promotion via the play-offs to Belgian Pro League. He made his first appearance in the Belgian Pro League in a 1-2 victory against Beerschot AC. He is a fan of his local side Premier League side Newcastle United, the side where Rowell spent eight years as a junior. Jonny Rowell Jonathan Michael ""Jonny"" Rowell (born 10 September 1989) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder Belgian side Dender. Jonny began playing football for Newcastle United in their academy since"
"Tim Krul Timothy Michael Krul (; born 3 April 1988) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Norwich City. Krul represented the Netherlands at every level between 2002 and 2011. He made his debut for the full national team in July 2011 and was part of the team that came third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Krul began his career at hometown club RAS and later local Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag. He joined Premier League club Newcastle United in the summer of 2005 on a three-year deal after failing to sign professional terms. ADO"
"Kevin Pugh Kevin John Pugh (born 11 October 1960) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Newcastle United and Darlington and in non-league football for Gateshead. He went on to play for many years in Belgian football, including seven seasons in the First Division, for Charleroi, La Louvière, Francs Borains and Sambreville. Pugh was born in Corbridge, Northumberland, and attended Framwellgate Moor Comprehensive School in Durham. Offered trials by several clubs, he chose to begin his club career with Newcastle United. He made only one substitute appearance for the club's first team,"
"later that year. On 11 May 2015, he left the club as assistant manager, in the place of Joe Dunne. Neilson was born in Wegberg, West Germany, where his father was serving in the Royal Air Force. He qualified to play for Wales through ancestry. He started his professional football career with Newcastle United in 1989 as a trainee, making his first-team debut on 9 March 1991. Described as a ""tidy"" central-defender, he did the defensive tasks in a plain and simple manner, avoiding the spectacular, but suffered because of his slight frame and was never dominant in the box."
"Romelu Lukaku Romelu Menama Lukaku Bolingoli (; born 13 May 1993) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for English club Manchester United and the Belgium national team. At international level he holds the all-time record of 45 goals scored for the Belgian national team. Lukaku started his career with local club Rupel Boom, before joining Lierse, where he earned a move to Anderlecht of the Belgian Pro League in 2006. Lukaku made his professional debut while still at school at age 16, and became the 2009–10 top scorer in Belgium as Anderlecht won the Belgian championship."
"£33 million, and scored the goal that won the Premier League title in his debut season. Batshuayi scored in his international debut for Belgium against Cyprus in March 2015. He was part of their side that reached the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016 and third place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Born in Brussels, Batshuayi had a nomadic youth career with spells at Evere, Schaarbeek, Brussels (twice) and Anderlecht before he joined Standard Liège. Batshuayi made his debut for the senior team on 20 February 2011 in a 4–1 loss away to Gent, replacing Franck Berrier for the last"
"the Belgian league's Best XI as well as Foreign Player of the Year for 2005. Having been the subject of many transfer rumors regarding clubs throughout Europe, Onyewu finally completed a loan deal with Newcastle United in January 2007, covering the remainder of the 2006–07 season. He made his debut for Newcastle against Fulham on February 3, and his home debut a week later, alongside Titus Bramble, in a 2–1 victory over Liverpool. The two formed an ill-fated partnership, making a number of costly mistakes which was ultimately to cost Onyewu his place. Following the arrival of new manager Sam"
"Jacob Murphy Jacob Kai Murphy (born 24 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Newcastle United. Murphy made his first-team debut for Norwich City in an FA Cup match against Fulham in January 2014. He has also played on loan for Swindon Town and Southend United. He is the twin brother of professional footballer Josh Murphy. The brothers are nephews of former Ipswich Town utility player Tommy Parkin. Murphy was born in Wembley, London. Along with his twin brother, Josh, he first played football together from the age of seven, and"
"SD Eibar. On 4 July 2017, Lejeune joined Newcastle United on a five-year contract. Florian Lejeune Florian Gregoire Claude Lejeune (; born 20 May 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Newcastle United. He is equally adept at playing as either a defender or a midfielder, but plays mostly as a centre back. Lejeune joined Villarreal ahead of the 2011–12 season after spending one season with Agde in the Championnat de France amateur and two seasons with Istres in Ligue 2. Lejeune was born in Paris and began his football career in"
"to Churchill Brothers fell through. Bas van den Brink Bas Van den Brink (born 11 September 1982) is a Dutch former footballer. Van den Brink played for Dutch clubs FC Utrecht, FC Emmen and Almere City FC before moving to Australia. Bas made his debut in professional football at FC Utrecht. With this club he won the Dutch version of the Charity shield in 2004. This was a spectacular game as FC Utrecht managed to turn the match around in the last 5 minutes of the game to beat Ajax Amsterdam 4–2. On 14 January 2009, he was the 21st"
"1993–94 Newcastle United F.C. season During the 1993-94 season, Newcastle United participated in the FA Premier League for this first time. After four years in the First Division, Kevin Keegan's side were promoted to the Premiership as champions. The return of Peter Beardsley created a prolific striker partnership with the young Andy Cole, the pair scoring 55 goals between them in the Premiership. The club achieved a third-place finish in the league and UEFA Cup qualification - the club's first foray into Europe since the 1970s. Londoner Robert Lee, left footed midfielder Scott Sellers along with local youngsters Lee Clark"
"scorer with 15 league goals. Kluivert went on to top score twice more in his next four seasons at Camp Nou but the team completed a period of five years without a major trophy after their title success in 1999. In the summer of 2004, Kluivert was one of four Dutch players released by Barcelona. He ended his career at ""Barça"" with 124 goals from 249 appearances. In 2016, the Dutchman once again featured for Barca in a legends game against Uganda all stars where he, in lobbing the ball, scored an amazing goal. Kluivert joined Newcastle United on a"
"Dutch Footballer of the Year award during his time with PSV. In 2015, Wijnaldum joined Premier League side Newcastle United for £14.5 million, before departing following the club's relegation a year later to join Liverpool in a £23 million deal. Wijnaldum is also a full Dutch international, having earned more than 50 caps since making his debut in 2011, and was a member of the squad which came third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Wijnaldum was born and raised in Rotterdam, South Holland. When he was six years old, his parents, who are both of Afro-Surinamese descent, went through"
"Norwich City, among other results. Having played more than 350 league games in the Netherlands, Van der Gouw was an experienced choice for taking Tony Coton's place when the latter departed to Sunderland, and was transferred to Manchester United for a fee of £500,000. Van der Gouw's experience played a part in United's successes, both as a player and as goalkeeping coach at the club. His United debut came against Aston Villa on 21 September 1996, when he kept a clean sheet. A notable appearance came against Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final of the 1996–97 UEFA Champions League, when Peter"
"Martin Burleigh Martin Stewart Burleigh (born 2 February 1951) is an English former professional footballer who made 222 appearances in the Football League playing as a goalkeeper for Newcastle United, Darlington, Carlisle United and Hartlepool United. Burleigh was born in Willington, County Durham, and played for the local club, Willington A.F.C., before turning professional with Newcastle United in 1968. He made his first-team debut on 26 December 1970, in a 3–0 defeat away to Leeds United in the First Division. An injury to undisputed first-choice goalkeeper Iam McFaul in February 1975 allowed Burleigh a run of games in the first"