Emmanuel Pirard (born 21 February 1974) is a Belgian former footballer who played as a defender.

Emmanuel Pirard
Personal information
Date of birth (1974-02-21) 21 February 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Belgium
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1995 FC Herstal
1995–1996 Hoeselt VV
1996–1997 RRFC Montegnée
1997–1998 RFC Liège 16 (2)
1998–2000 RAA Louviéroise 42 (5)
2000–2002 RSC Anderlecht 9 (0)
2002–2004 CS Visé 23 (2)
2004–2006 RRFC Montegnée 37 (2)
2006–2008 CS Visé 38 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Pirard was born in 1974 in Belgium. He has been a supporter of Belgian side RSC Anderlecht.[1]

Career

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Pirard started his career with Belgian side FC Herstal. In 1995, he signed for Belgian side Hoeselt VV. In 1996, he signed for Belgian side RRFC Montegnée. In 1997, he signed for Belgian side RFC Liège. In 1998, he signed for Belgian side RAA Louviéroise. In 2000, he signed for Belgian side RSC Anderlecht. He helped the club win the Belgian Super Cup.[2] In 2002, he signed for Belgian side CS Visé. In 2004, he returned to Belgian side RRFC Montegnée. In 2006 he returned to Belgian side CS Visé.

Personal life

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Pirard is a native of Juslenville, Belgium. After retiring from professional football, he worked at a rehabilitation center.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Le Liégeois a fait des débuts remarqués en mauve à Malines A 17 ans, Manu Pirard avait fait une croix sur le foot!". lesoir.be.
  2. ^ "L'ex-Anderlechtois Manu Pirard devenu un grand supporter de Leverkusen : "La philosophie de jeu m'aurait plu… mais je n'aurais pas eu le niveau"". dhnet.be.
  3. ^ "Manu Pirard, ancien joueur d'Anderlecht: «J'ai revendu ma Corsa pour être transféré à La Louvière»". sudinfo.be.
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