1. Franky Vercauteren is currently the sports director of the Royal Belgian Football Association.
12 Facts About Franky Vercauteren
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Franky Vercauteren made his first team debut for Anderlecht in 1975 against Racing Mechelen, replacing Gilbert Van Binst.
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Franky Vercauteren won the five European titles with Anderlecht.
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Franky Vercauteren won two Belgian Cups, four Belgian Championship titles and won the Belgian Supercup twice.
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Franky Vercauteren was part of the squad that finished fourth at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, and featured in the 1982 World Cup and at UEFA Euro 1984.
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On 3 December 2009, Franky Vercauteren signed a contract as head coach for Genk.
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On 8 August 2011, Franky Vercauteren signed a contract as head coach of Emirati side Al Jazira Club.
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Franky Vercauteren joined Sporting CP in November 2012, but was sacked after two months, with the club winning just two games during his tenure.
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Franky Vercauteren then took over Russian club Krylia Sovetov Samara in the summer of 2014 following the club's relegation from the Russian Premier League.
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In 2018, Franky Vercauteren won promotion to the Belgian First Division A with his club Cercle Brugge.
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Franky Vercauteren then signed a contract with Saudi club Al-Batin.
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On 17 August 2020, Franky Vercauteren left the club after Anderlecht player Vincent Kompany decided to end his playing career and become a trainer.