About Rik Coppens
Lived 1930 – 2015 (aged 84). Rik Coppens was a Belgian association football player and association football coach.
Henri 'Rik' François Louis Coppens (29 April 1930 – 5 February 2015) was a Belgian footballer who played as a striker. He played 389 games and scored 261 goals for Beerschot AC. Coppens won the first Belgian Golden Shoe in 1954. After his career as a player, he became a coach with Tubantia Borgerhout (1970–1971), Berchem (1971–1974 and 1977–1981), Beerschot (1974–1977 and 1981–1984) and Club Brugge.
Honours
Individual Belgian First Division top scorer: 1952-53 (35 goals), 1954-55 (35 goals) Belgian Golden Shoe: 1954 Belgian Golden Shoe of the 20th Century: 4th place Voetbal International's 50 World Stars by Raf Willems (1999) Platina Eleven (Best Team in 50 Years of Golden Shoe Winners) (2003)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rik Coppens?
Belgian footballer (1930–2015)
When was Rik Coppens born?
Rik Coppens was born on 29 April 1930 in Antwerp.
When did Rik Coppens die?
Rik Coppens died on 5 February 2015 in Antwerp.
What was Rik Coppens's occupation?
Rik Coppens was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Rik Coppens?
Rik Coppens was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rik Coppens. https://biography.guide/rik-coppens/
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