Clijsters became a national team player after he managed to kick Paris Saint Germain out of the Europa Cup for Cup Winners with his club Waterschei. “If Guy Thys does not know him now, then he will never know Clijsters”, said commentator Rik De Saedeleer. Clijsters became a Red Devil shortly afterwards. That is how things worked in those days. Clijsters was very versatile, an excellent central defender, but a great midfielder at the same time. A clever player and master in winning the ball back. Clijsters played in two World Cups (1986 and 1990).