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Belgian footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jules Van Craen (3 September 1920 – 15 October 1945) was a Belgian footballer who played as a striker.[1]
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Van Craen in 1942 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 September 1920 | ||
| Place of birth | Lint, Belgium | ||
| Date of death | 15 October 1945 (aged 25) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1938-44 | Lierse | 108 | (117) |
| July 1945 | Anderlecht | ||
| International career | |||
| 1940 | Belgium | 2 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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 10 October 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]
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