Alfred Verdyck
Footballer, football coach
About Alfred Verdyck
Lived 1882 – 1964 (aged 82). Alfred Verdyck was a Belgian association football player and association football coach.
Alfred Verdyck (7 May 1882 – 30 July 1964) was a Belgian footballer.
Career He was goalkeeper for Antwerp F.C. before the First World War. Later he was the first coach, known as the Great Old from 1919 to 1930. He led the anversois to their first Belgian champions title in 1929.
He played the first official match for Belgium on 1 May 1904, in Brussels against France (3-3).
Honours Belgian international in 1904 (1 cap)
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Who was Alfred Verdyck?
footballer, football coach (1882-1964)
When was Alfred Verdyck born?
Alfred Verdyck was born on 7 May 1882 in Belgium.
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Alfred Verdyck died on 30 July 1964.
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Alfred Verdyck was an association football player and association football coach.
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Alfred Verdyck was Belgian.
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