About René Thirifays
Lived 1920 – 1986 (aged 66). René Thirifays was a Belgian association football player.
René Thirifays (8 October 1920–17 October 1986 ) was a Belgian football player who finished top scorer of the Belgian League with 26 goals in 1949 while playing for Sporting Charleroi. He played 13 times with the Belgium national team between 1946 and 1949. Thirifays made his international debut on 23 February 1946 in a 7–0 friendly win against Luxembourg.
Honours
Club
Charleroi
Belgian Second Division B champions: 1946-47
Individual
Belgian First Division top scorer: 1948–49 (26 goals)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was René Thirifays?
Belgian footballer (1920-1986)
When was René Thirifays born?
René Thirifays was born on 8 October 1920 in Belgium.
When did René Thirifays die?
René Thirifays died on 17 October 1986 in Belgium.
What was René Thirifays's occupation?
René Thirifays was an association football player.
What nationality was René Thirifays?
René Thirifays was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René Thirifays. https://biography.guide/rene-thirifays/
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