Leon Wouters
Leo "Leon" Wouters (born June 18, 1930 in Wechelderzande , today Lille , † March 27, 2015 in Rijkevorsel ) was a Belgian football player and coach.
Athletic career
Wouters grew up in Lille, Belgium , and initially played for the suburban club KFC De Vrede Wechelderzande , before moving to the First Division at Royal Antwerp in 1951 . From the transfer fee, his home club bought a plot of land over a hectare in size, on which the club then settled permanently. The left winger ran for his new club until 1964, as highlights included winning the championship title in the 1956/57 season and the success in the national cup two years earlier, when KSV clearly defeated THOR Waterschei in the final with a 4-0 win had been.
After the end of his active career, Wouters also worked as a trainer at times. Between 1969 and 1972 he looked after Black Lion Rijckevorsel .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Ex-Antwerpspeler uit Wechelderzande overleden , Het Nieuwsblad, March 30, 2015
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wouters, Leon |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wouters, Leo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Belgian football player and coach |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 18, 1930 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Wechelderzande |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 27, 2015 |
| Place of death | Rijkevorsel |