Jean Nelissen (3 June 1924 – 6 July 2005) was a Belgian footballer who played as a defender,[1] spending most of his career with C.S. Verviétois.[2] He made five appearances for the Belgium national team in 1957.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 June 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Vroenhoven, Belgium | ||
| Date of death | 6 July 2005 (aged 71) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–? | C.S. Verviétois | ||
| International career | |||
| 1957 | Belgium | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Life
editNelissen was born in Vroenhoven.[2] He fought in the Piron Brigade during the World War II.[2] Having joined C.S. Verviétois in 1946, he spent most of his football career with the club.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Jean Nelissen". National Football Teams. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Accident mortel Décès de Jean Nélissen... ... ancien Diable rouge Clocher tors : rectificatif". Le Soir (in French). 8 July 2005. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Jean Nelissen". EU Football. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
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