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Jerry Poorters

b. 1978

Belgian footballer

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About Jerry Poorters

Born 1978. Jerry Poorters is a Belgian association football player.

Jerry Poorters (born 9 October 1978) is a Belgian former professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.

Career Before his time with K Rupel Boom FC, Poorters played for SK Lierse. With SK Lierse he won the Belgian First Division in 1997, the Belgian Cup in 1999 and the 1999 Belgian Super Cup. He even played Champions League football in 1997–1998.

After a short spell with Belgian Second Division club KVK Tienen, Poorters joined RS Waasland. Since 2006 he's playing for K Rupel Boom FC. With this club, Poorters achieved 2 promotions. In 2008 to the Belgian Third Division, and in 2010 to the Belgian Second Division. Poorters was the team captain for many years.

After the relegation of K Rupel Boom FC to the Belgian Third Division in 2011, Poorters signed a new contract until the end of the season 2013–2014.

After a series of bad results in the beginning of the 2013–2014 season, Poorters resigned from the club. He later signed a contract with Beerschot Wilrijk. After a few games however, his contract was cancelled with mutual consent.

Poorters ultimately signed a contract with Wezel Sport where he would end his career in 2016.

Awards Supporters Player of the Year K. Rupel Boom: 2007, 2009, 2011

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jerry Poorters?

Belgian footballer

When was Jerry Poorters born?

Jerry Poorters was born on 9 October 1978 in Lommel.

What is Jerry Poorters's occupation?

Jerry Poorters is an association football player.

What nationality is Jerry Poorters?

Jerry Poorters is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerry Poorters

· Wikidata: Q1884433

· DBpedia: Jerry Poorters

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