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André Vandeweyer

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Place of birth
  
Tirlemont, Belgium

Years
  
Team

Died
  
22 October 1992, Belgium

Playing position
  
Goalkeeper, coach

Team
  
Apps

Position
  
Coach, Goalkeeper

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Date of birth
  
(1909-06-21)21 June 1909

Date of death
  
22 October 1992(1992-10-22) (aged 83)

André Vandeweyer was a former Belgian footballer and coach born 21 June 1909 in Tirlemont (Belgium), died 22 October 1992.

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Biography

He was goalkeeper for the legendary Union Saint-Gilloise team: the famous Union 60 were unbeaten in Division 1 for 60 matches, with three consecutive titles in this period, between 9 January 1933 (Union-Lierse SK, 2-2) and 10 February 1935 (Daring Bruxelles-Union 2-0).

He also played for Belgium, five times between 1933 and 1934, including one game at the Italy World Cup.

After the war, he became coach of Union Saint-Gilloise. He was also manager of the Belgian team after Doug Livingstone, from January 1955 until June 1957.

Honours

  • Belgian international from 1933 to 1934 (5 caps)
  • 1st cap: 26 November 33 Belgium-Denmark 2-2 (friendly)
  • Participation in the 1934 Italy World Cup (3 matches)
  • Picked for the 1938 France World Cup
  • Champion of Belgium in 1933, 1934 and 1935 with R. Union Saint-Gilloise
  • 185 matches in Division 1
  • References

    André Vandeweyer Wikipedia