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Joachim Van Damme

b. 1991

Belgian footballer (born 1991)

Association football player
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About Joachim Van Damme

Born 1991. Joachim Van Damme is a Belgian association football player.

Joachim Marc Van Damme (born 23 July 1991) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Hamme.

Cocaine suspension Van Damme tested positive for cocaine on 16 January 2016 and was suspended by the Flemish doping tribunal for two years, until 29 January 2018. KV Mechelen subsequently cancelled his contract. As a free player, his former club Waasland-Beveren offered him a contract in May 2017. End of November 2017, although still under suspension and unavailable to play for his club, Van Damme signed a contract extension at Waasland-Beveren keeping him at the club until June 2020.

On 11 January 2022, Van Damme moved to Standard Liège. On 19 August 2022, Van Damme returned to Beveren on a season-long loan. Van Damme's contract with Standard was terminated by mutual consent on 6 September 2023.

Honours Mechelen Belgian Cup: 2018–19

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Important facts

Born
23 July 1991, Beveren
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Belgium

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joachim Van Damme?

Belgian footballer (born 1991)

When was Joachim Van Damme born?

Joachim Van Damme was born on 23 July 1991 in Beveren.

What is Joachim Van Damme's occupation?

Joachim Van Damme is an association football player.

What nationality is Joachim Van Damme?

Joachim Van Damme is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joachim Van Damme

· Wikidata: Q2037647

· DBpedia: Joachim Van Damme

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