John Van Alphen
Belgian association football player
About John Van Alphen
Lived 1914 – 1961 (aged 47). John Van Alphen was a Belgian association football player and association football coach.
Jan "John" van Alphen (17 June 1914 – 19 December 1961) was a Belgian footballer, born in Antwerp, Belgium.
He played as a midfielder for Beerschot VAC. With the anversois, he twice won the Belgian Championship, in 1938 and 1939. He played for the Diables Rouges from 1938 to 1944, with whom he played eleven games, including one at the 1938 World Cup.
Honours International from 1938 to 1944 (11 caps) First international match: Belgium-Netherlands, 1-1, 3 April 1938 Participation in the 1938 World Cup (Played one match) Belgian Champion in 1938 and 1939 with Beerschot VAC Belgian Vice-Champion in 1937 with Beerschot VAC
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Who was John Van Alphen?
Belgian association football player (1914-1961)
When was John Van Alphen born?
John Van Alphen was born on 17 June 1914 in Antwerp.
When did John Van Alphen die?
John Van Alphen died on 19 December 1961.
What was John Van Alphen's occupation?
John Van Alphen was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Van Alphen?
John Van Alphen was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Van Alphen. https://biography.guide/john-van-alphen/
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