Belgian footballer
Jules Van Craen
![]() Van Craen in 1942 |
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Date of birth |
(1920-09-03)3 September 1920 |
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Place of birth |
Lint, Belgium |
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Date of death |
15 October 1945(1945-10-15) (aged 25) |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1938-44 |
Lierse |
108 |
(117) |
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July 1945 |
Anderlecht |
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1940 |
Belgium |
2 |
(4) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Jules Van Craen (3 September 1920 – 15 October 1945) was a Belgian footballer who played as a striker.[1]
Together with Arthur Ceuleers, he became the Belgian First Division topscorer in 1943, with a (still standing) record of 41 goals.[2] Ultimately, he would score 117 times for Lierse S.K. in 108 games in the First Division.[3]
Jules Van Craen died on October 10, 1945 at the age of 25 due to a stomach tumor for which he was treated.[4]
Van Craen played in two matches for the Belgium national football team in 1940, scoring four goals.[5]
Honours
Club
Lierse
Individual
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