Perhaps they will reminisce about being part of the Belgium squad who finished third at the World Cup.
Dendoncker, whose acclimatisation to life in a new city was most certainly helped by the Steegens' care, could yet become the best of them all but he needed to be mentally strong after some early setbacks following his promotion to Anderlecht's first-team at the age of 19.
In just three years 2003-2009 , Dendoncker proved himself to be a valuable member of the soccer team.