Who is Michel Preud'homme and what did he win at the 1994 FIFA World Cup?
Michel Preud'homme is a Belgian retired footballer born on the 24th of January 1959, who played as a goalkeeper. At the 1994 FIFA World Cup he became the first-ever winner of the Yashin Award for best goalkeeper in the tournament and was included in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team.
What trophies did Michel Preud'homme win with KV Mechelen?
With KV Mechelen, Preud'homme won the Belgian Cup in 1986-87, the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1987-88, the European Super Cup in 1988, and the Belgian First Division in 1988-89.
Why was Michel Preud'homme called Saint Michel at Benfica?
Benfica supporters gave Preud'homme the nickname 'Saint Michel' because of his outstanding performances and near-impossible saves during his time at the club. He moved to Benfica in 1994 and played his last match there on the 10th of August 1999.
How many caps did Michel Preud'homme earn for Belgium?
Preud'homme earned 58 caps for Belgium between 1979 and 1994. He made his debut on the 2nd of May 1979 and his final appearance on the 17th of December 1994.
What did Michel Preud'homme achieve as a manager at Standard Liège?
In his second spell as Standard Liège manager, from August 2006, Preud'homme led the club to the 2007-08 Belgian Championship, their first Belgian title in 25 years. He was voted Belgian Professional Manager of the Year for that season.
What trophies did Michel Preud'homme win managing Club Brugge?
Preud'homme won the Belgian Cup in 2014-15 and the Jupiler Pro League in 2015-16 with Club Brugge. The league title ended an eleven-year wait for the club and came via a 4-0 victory over Anderlecht on the 15th of May 2016.