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Jan Ceulemans
Captaining Belgium to the 1986 World Cup semi-finals
Three World Cup goals · 96 appearances
- Born
- 28 February 1957
- Birthplace
- Lier
More people
Jan Ceulemans
Jan Ceulemans combined physical presence with attacking skill during a long career at Club Brugge. He helped Belgium reach a European Championship final and its first World Cup semi-final.
Early life
Belgian beginnings
Born in Lier, he developed his playing career in Belgian football.
Career
- 1980
European final
Played in Belgium’s runner-up team.
- 1986
World Cup captain
Led Belgium to fourth place in Mexico.
- 1992
Coaching
Began managing Eendracht Aalst after injury ended his playing career.
Achievements
Three World Cup goals
Scored during Belgium’s landmark tournament.
96 appearances
Built a national-team total that remained Belgium’s record for many years.
Beyond sport
Life after playing
Moved into coaching after a knee injury ended his playing career. At Eendracht Aalst he helped the club gain promotion and qualify for European competition before later spells at Westerlo and Club Brugge.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Hans van Dijk for Anefo Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 - negatiefstroken zwart/wit, nummer toegang 2.24.01.05, bestanddeelnummer 931-1525. CC0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.