Arthur Ceuleers
Encyclopedia
Arthur Tuur Albert Ceuleers (28 February 1916, Antwerp, Belgium
- 5 August 1998) was a Belgian footballer.
A striker
for Beerschot VAC, he was twice Champion of Belgium in 1938 and 1939.
He was also a Belgian international in 1937 and 1938, 4 times. He was recalled ten years later, in 1948 for a match against France
, but did not play.
He continued his career after the war
until 1951, with Racing Club Bruxelles.
He is the highest scorer in the history of the Belgian First Division, with 280 goals in 401 matches.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
- 5 August 1998) was a Belgian footballer.
A striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for Beerschot VAC, he was twice Champion of Belgium in 1938 and 1939.
He was also a Belgian international in 1937 and 1938, 4 times. He was recalled ten years later, in 1948 for a match against France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
, but did not play.
He continued his career after the war
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
until 1951, with Racing Club Bruxelles.
He is the highest scorer in the history of the Belgian First Division, with 280 goals in 401 matches.
Honours
- International in 1937 and 1938 (4 caps and 2 goals)
- First international : Belgium-FranceFrance national football teamThe France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
, 3-1 21 February 1937 (one goal) - Picked for the 1938 World Cup (did not play)
- Belgian Champion in 1938 and 1939 with Beerschot VAC