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Theo Custers

b. 1950

Belgian footballer

Association football player
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About Theo Custers

Born 1950. Theo Custers is a Belgian association football player.

Theodore Laurent Custers (born 10 August 1950 in Genk) is a Belgian retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career During his club career he played for Thor Waterschei, FC Antwerp, Helmond Sport, Espanyol, K.V. Mechelen and SV Bornem.

International career At international level, he also earned 10 caps for the Belgium national football team, and participated in the 1982 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1980. His nickname was the Walrus because of his distinctive moustache.

Personal life Custers has been sentenced twice to serve time in prison for not paying alimony to his ex-wife.

His son Bo Geens is a professional footballer who played for Eendracht Aalst and in the Dutch Eerste Divisie.

Career statistics International

Honours

Player Waterschei

Belgian Third Division: 1973–74

International Belgium

UEFA European Championship: 1980 (runners-up) Belgian Sports Merit Award: 1980

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Important facts

Born
10 August 1950, Genk
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Belgium

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Theo Custers?

Belgian footballer

When was Theo Custers born?

Theo Custers was born on 10 August 1950 in Genk.

What is Theo Custers's occupation?

Theo Custers is an association football player.

What nationality is Theo Custers?

Theo Custers is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theo Custers

· Wikidata: Q648641

· DBpedia: Theo Custers

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