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Luc Gilbert Cyrille Nilis (born 25 May 1967) is a Belgian professional football manager and former player who is the striker coach of Patro Eisden. He spent most of his career in his native Belgium and, in particular, in the Netherlands with PSV.
The tragic story of Luc Nilis, Ronaldo Nazario's all-time best striking partner. Story by Zeleb.es • 5mo. 1 / 22
May 25, 2023 · The great Ronaldo once said Luc Nilis at PSV was his favourite ever strike partner, so when Aston Villa signed him from the Dutch club in 2000, it’s fair to say their supporters had reason to feel excited.
Aug 8, 2019 · Far from a household name outside of the Netherlands and his home nation, Nilis is best remembered by most UK fans for the gut-wrenching, career-ending leg break he suffered in only his second Premier League match, overshadowing the endless magic he produced in his glorious pomp.
Oct 28, 2020 · In a collision with goalkeeper Richard Wright, Nilis sustained a double fracture of the shin and almost had to have his right leg amputated due to the complications thereafter.
- Gregg Evans
Jul 23, 2015 · Those Villa fans who recall ‘that’ day will recoil, wince and glaze over at the mention of Luc Nilis. A superb striker, arguably one of the finest European strikers of his era, was not to be remembered at Villa Park for the quality he possessed or the partnership he held the promise to foster.
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Mar 26, 2024 · LUC NILIS was one of the first Belgian superstars to grace the Premier League - before his career was tragically cut short. The now 56-year-old was one of the most prolific forwards in Europe back in the 1980s and 90s and enjoyed great success.
