Yves Vanderhaeghe, player of Excelsior Moeskroen, was selected for the Kirin Cup by Georges Leekens after the 98-99 season, due to the absence of several players. Vanderhaeghe took the opportunity and, after the European Championship in 2000 where he started each match, got a transfer to Anderlecht. His everlasting commitment made him a starting player at the 2002 World Cup as well. He ended his national team career in 2005.