Désiré Bourgeois
Belgian footballer
About Désiré Bourgeois
Lived 1908 – 1996 (aged 87). Désiré Bourgeois was a Belgian association football player and association football coach.
Desiderius "Désiré" or "Dis" Victor Bourgeois (13 December 1908 - 29 January 1996) was a Belgian footballer who was in Belgium’s squad for the 1934 FIFA World Cup.
Biography Désiré Bourgeois played for KV Mechelen (RFC malinois) from 1926 to 1940. A midfielder, he was Belgian D2 Champion in 1928 and contributed to returning Royal FC malinois to the élite.
He died on 29 January 1996 at the age of 87.
International career He played two matches for the Belgium in 1934 : on 25 February against Republic of Ireland and on 11 March against Netherlands
He was selected in the same year for the 1934 World Cup but he did not play in this compétition
Honours Belgian D2 Champions in 1928 with FC malinois
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Who was Désiré Bourgeois?
Belgian footballer (1908-1996)
When was Désiré Bourgeois born?
Désiré Bourgeois was born on 13 December 1908 in Mechelen.
When did Désiré Bourgeois die?
Désiré Bourgeois died on 29 January 1996.
What was Désiré Bourgeois's occupation?
Désiré Bourgeois was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Désiré Bourgeois?
Désiré Bourgeois was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Désiré Bourgeois. https://biography.guide/desire-bourgeois/
MLA: "Désiré Bourgeois." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/desire-bourgeois/.
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