François Van der Elst
Belgian footballer (1954-2017) · Belgium · On the map · Footballers · Died at 62
François Van der Elst was a Belgian footballer, who played as a winger. He is mainly known for winning several national and European trophies while at R.S.C. Anderlecht.
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Rob Rensenbrink Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1971-1980
Arie Haan Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1975-1980
Paul Van Himst Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1969-1975
Hugo Broos Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1970-1980
Franky Vercauteren Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1975-1980
Ludo Coeck Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1973-1980
Jean Dockx Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1971-1978
Gilbert Van Binst Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1969-1980
Jacky Munaron Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1974-1980
Jean Thissen Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1974-1979- Raymond Mommens Teammate at Belgium national team, 1977-1983
Maurice Martens Teammate at Belgium national team, 1973-1980
Erwin Vandendaele Teammate at Belgium national team, 1973-1978
Jan Ruiter Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1971-1977
Jos Volders Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1969-1974
Leen Barth Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1970-1975
Wilfried Puis Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1969-1971
Jan Verheyen Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1971-1975- Michel De Groote Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1975-1977
Jean-Marie Pfaff Teammate at Belgium national team, 1976-1983
Jean Plaskie Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1969-1972
Willy Wellens Teammate at Belgium national team, 1976-1981
Alan Devonshire Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1981-1983
Peter Ressel Teammate at R.S.C. Anderlecht, 1975-1978
François Van der Elst
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen1983-19865712
West Ham United F.C.1981-19836214
New York Cosmos1980-19814312
Belgium U21197410
Belgium1973-19834414
R.S.C. Anderlecht1969-198024382
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About this person
Country
Belgium
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1954 to 2017 · aged 62
On the same team as François
Andrea ManciniAlso played for New York Cosmos
Aristide BancéAlso played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-VlaanderenJán KozákAlso played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen
Giuseppe WilsonAlso played for New York Cosmos
Andranik EskandarianAlso played for New York Cosmos
Filip StarzyńskiAlso played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen
Aristide BancéAlso played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-VlaanderenJán KozákAlso played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-VlaanderenGiuseppe WilsonAlso played for New York CosmosFilip StarzyńskiAlso played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen