![]() Van Craen in 1942 | |||
Personal information | |||
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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 |
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]