About Jo Backaert
Lived 1921 – 1997 (aged 75). Jo Backaert was a Belgian association football player.
Joseph Backaert (5 August 1921 – 12 June 1997) was a Belgian football midfielder who was a member of the Belgium national team at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. However, he never earned a cap for Belgium. He also played for R. Olympic Charleroi C.C.
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Who was Jo Backaert?
Belgian association football player (1921-1997)
When was Jo Backaert born?
Jo Backaert was born on 5 August 1921 in Bressoux.
When did Jo Backaert die?
Jo Backaert died on 12 June 1997.
What was Jo Backaert's occupation?
Jo Backaert was an association football player.
What nationality was Jo Backaert?
Jo Backaert was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jo Backaert. https://biography.guide/jo-backaert/
MLA: "Jo Backaert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jo-backaert/.
Chicago: "Jo Backaert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jo-backaert/.
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