Question: Olympique de Marseille almost won the French League for the first time in how many years, having a remarkable run to third place, the most praised player was central defender Daniel Van Buyten, a Belgian former footballer who played as a centre back, nicknamed "Big Dan"?
Sentence (from "Daniel Van Buyten"): Nicknamed "Big Dan", Van Buyten was known for his uncompromising style of play, exploiting both his physical strength and aerial ability.
Relevant evidence: Yes