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

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 van buyten rode duivels

Daniel "Big Dan" Van Buyten: A Pillar of the Belgian Red Devils Van Buyten's journey with the national team was