About Jean De Clercq
Lived 1905 – 1984 (aged 78). Jean De Clercq was a Belgian association football player and association football coach.
Jean de Clercq (17 May 1905, in Antwerp, Belgium – 20 March 1984) was a Belgian footballer.
He played as a midfielder for Royal Antwerp F.C., where he played 219 league games and for the Belgium team. He was named to the squad for the 1930 World Cup in Montevideo.
He was coach of the Great Old from 1949 to 1953, with the former goalkeeper for the club, Richard Gedopt.
Honours International from 1930 to 1933 (11 caps) Played in the 1930 World Cup (1 match) Champion of Belgium in 1929 and 1931 with Royal Antwerp F.C.
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Who was Jean De Clercq?
Belgian footballer (1905-1984)
When was Jean De Clercq born?
Jean De Clercq was born on 17 May 1905 in Antwerp.
When did Jean De Clercq die?
Jean De Clercq died on 20 March 1984 in Zoersel.
What was Jean De Clercq's occupation?
Jean De Clercq was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jean De Clercq?
Jean De Clercq was Belgian.
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