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Guy Thys

Belgian footballer (1922-2003) · Belgium · On the map · Footballers · Died at 80

Guy Jean-Leonard Thys was a Belgian football manager, mostly known for being the most successful manager in the history of the Belgium national football team as he managed to lead the national side to their only UEFA European Championship final in 1980 and a fourth-place finish at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

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Career 9

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen1958-195910742
Cercle Brugge K.S.V.1954-195810741
Belgium1952-195320
Standard Liège1950-195410446
Royal Daring Club Molenbeek1942-1943
Racing White Daring Molenbeek1942-1943
Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek1942-1943
K. Beerschot V.A.C.1939-1950
Beerschot A.C.1939-1950

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With 114 games between 1976 and 1991, he is the longest-serving national coach in the history of the Red Devils to date.

Country
Belgium
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2003 · aged 80