About Léopold Gernaey
Lived 1927 – 2005 (aged 78). Léopold Gernaey was a Belgian association football player.
Léopold Andries Gernaey (25 February 1927 – 4 August 2005) was a Belgian international footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Born in Gistel, Gernaey played club football for second-tier AS Oostende and top level side Beerschot.
He earned a total of 17 caps for Belgium between 1953 and 1957, and participated at the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Léopold Gernaey?
Belgian footballer (1927-2005)
When was Léopold Gernaey born?
Léopold Gernaey was born on 25 February 1927 in Gistel.
When did Léopold Gernaey die?
Léopold Gernaey died on 31 July 2005.
What was Léopold Gernaey's occupation?
Léopold Gernaey was an association football player.
What nationality was Léopold Gernaey?
Léopold Gernaey was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Léopold Gernaey. https://biography.guide/leopold-gernaey/
MLA: "Léopold Gernaey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leopold-gernaey/.
Chicago: "Léopold Gernaey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leopold-gernaey/.
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