‘Four lungs, two feet and a big heart”, is the most used description Wilfried Van Moer. He made midfield players into stars. A status that was only for attackers and goalkeepers until that time. He was indispensable at both his club and the Red Devils. So much so that Guy Thys selected him in 1979, even though Beringen was fighting against relegation. As creative midfielder he was the missing link in a team in the process of rebuilding. He was 34 already, but the plan worked. Belgium, with Van Moer, qualified for the 1980 European Championship in Italy and even made it to the final.