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Félix Denayer

b. 1990

Belgian field hockey player

Field hockey player
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About Félix Denayer

Born 1990. Félix Denayer is a Belgian field hockey player.

Félix Veronique Denayer (born 31 January 1990) is a Belgian professional field hockey player who plays as a midfielder for Dragons and the Belgium national team. He played 402 matches for the Belgium national team from 2008 until 2024.

Denayer combines his sport with studies at the University of Antwerp.

International career Denayer competed for the national team at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics, winning a silver medal at the Rio Olympics. On 25 May 2021, he was selected in the squad for the 2021 EuroHockey Championship. He was the captain of the Belgian team which won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. In August 2024 he announced after the quarterfinal loss in the 2024 Summer Olympics against Spain would be his last match with the national team.

Honours

International Belgium Olympic gold medal: 2020 World Cup: 2018 EuroHockey Championship: 2019 FIH Pro League: 2020–21

Club Dragons Belgian Hockey League: 2009–10, 2010–11, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21

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Important facts

Born
31 January 1990, Edegem
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Field hockey player
Nationality
Belgium
Also known as
Felix Denayer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Félix Denayer?

Belgian field hockey player

When was Félix Denayer born?

Félix Denayer was born on 31 January 1990 in Edegem.

What is Félix Denayer's occupation?

Félix Denayer is a field hockey player.

What nationality is Félix Denayer?

Félix Denayer is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Félix Denayer

· Wikidata: Q5511587

· DBpedia: Félix Denayer

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