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Daniel "Big Dan" Van Buyten: A Pillar of the Belgian Red Devils

Van Buyten's journey with the national team was marked by both early success and late-career redemption: van buyten rode duivels

Daniel Van Buyten stands as one of the most physically imposing and dedicated figures in the history of the Belgian national team. Over a career spanning 13 years, the 6'6" center-back—affectionately known as —bridged the gap between the veteran squads of the early 2000s and the rise of Belgium's "Golden Generation". International Career at a Glance Statistics Active Years 2001–2014 Total Caps 83–85 (sources vary) Goals Scored World Cup Appearances 2002, 2014 Career Milestones with the Rode Duivels Daniel "Big Dan" Van Buyten: A Pillar of