About Henri Dirickx
Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 90). Henri Dirickx was a Belgian association football player.
Henri Dirickx (also spelt Ditricx; 7 July 1927 – 26 June 2018) was a Belgian international footballer, who played as a defender. Dirickx was the last surviving member of Belgium's 1954 World Cup squad.
Career Born in Duffel, Dirickx played club football for Union Saint-Gilloise, Racing Jette and Ixelles. He earned a total of 30 caps for Belgium between 1952 and 1960, and participated at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. Dirickx died on 26 June 2018, eleven days shy of his 91st birthday.
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Who was Henri Dirickx?
Belgian footballer (1927-2018)
When was Henri Dirickx born?
Henri Dirickx was born on 7 July 1927 in Duffel.
When did Henri Dirickx die?
Henri Dirickx died on 26 June 2018 in Jette, Duffel.
What was Henri Dirickx's occupation?
Henri Dirickx was an association football player.
What nationality was Henri Dirickx?
Henri Dirickx was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henri Dirickx. https://biography.guide/henri-dirickx/
MLA: "Henri Dirickx." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henri-dirickx/.
Chicago: "Henri Dirickx." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henri-dirickx/.
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