René Verheyen
Belgian football player and coach
About René Verheyen
Born 1952. René Verheyen is a Belgian association football player and association football coach.
René Verheyen (born 20 March 1952) is a retired Belgian football midfielder.
Club career During his active career he played for Lokeren (1974–1982), Club Brugge (1983–1987) and K.A.A. Gent (1987–1988). He has since his retirement worked as a manager, most notably for Club Brugge between 1999 and 2000. He is currently managing K.M.S.K. Deinze.
International career Verheyen was a member of the Belgian team that finished second in the 1980 UEFA European Championship, and also participated in the 1982 FIFA World Cup and the 1984 UEFA European Championship.
Honours Player KSC Lokeren Belgian Cup: 1980–81 (runners-up)
Club Brugge
Belgian Cup: 1985–86 Belgian Supercup: 1986 Bruges Matins: 1984
International Belgium
UEFA European Championship: 1980 (runners-up) Belgian Sports Merit Award: 1980
Individual
Man of the Season (Belgian First Division): 1976-77, 1983–84
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Who is René Verheyen?
Belgian football player and coach
When was René Verheyen born?
René Verheyen was born on 20 March 1952 in Beerse.
What is René Verheyen's occupation?
René Verheyen is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is René Verheyen?
René Verheyen is Belgian.
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