Constant Joacim
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Constant Joacim was a Belgian
footballer born 3 March 1908 in Berchem
(Belgium
), died 12 June 1979.
He was a defender
for Royal Berchem Sport, when he was picked for the Belgium team on 16 May 1931 (Belgium-England
, 1-4). He played eleven times for the Diables Rouges, until 1937.
At Berchem, he worked with coach Émile Stijnen
. The club finished third in the league in 1931, then fifth the year after, but in 1933, they were relegated to the lower division.
Constant Joacim and Émile Stijnen later reunited at Olympic de Charleroi
from 1935 to 1939: they took part in the promotion of the Walloon club from Promotion C (Division 4) to the Division d'Honneur (Division 1). This famous team, composed of Flemish players, was nicknamed the "Flaminpic".
During the war, Constant Joacim played for Royal Tilleur FC and then KVV Overpelt Fabriek.
Belgium
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footballer born 3 March 1908 in Berchem
Berchem
The 'Ring', Antwerp's circular motorway which follows the track of the former city defense walls, cuts Berchem in two parts, separating the urban inner city area of Oud-Berchem from the more residential and suburban areas Groenenhoek en Nieuw Kwartier .-Demography:Berchem's total surface is over ,...
(Belgium
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...
), died 12 June 1979.
He was a defender
Defender
Defender usually refers to a position in association football .Defender or The Defender may also refer to:-Film and television:* The Defender or The Bodyguard from Beijing, a film starring Jet Li...
for Royal Berchem Sport, when he was picked for the Belgium team on 16 May 1931 (Belgium-England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
, 1-4). He played eleven times for the Diables Rouges, until 1937.
At Berchem, he worked with coach Émile Stijnen
Émile Stijnen
Joannes Emilius Miel Stijnen or Stynen was a Belgian footballer.He played as a centre-half for Royal Berchem Sport and ROC Charleroi...
. The club finished third in the league in 1931, then fifth the year after, but in 1933, they were relegated to the lower division.
Constant Joacim and Émile Stijnen later reunited at Olympic de Charleroi
R.O.C. de Charleroi-Marchienne
Royal Olympic Club de Charleroi-Marchienne is a Belgian association football club from the city of Charleroi, Hainaut. As of 2010, they play in Belgian Third Division B.-History:...
from 1935 to 1939: they took part in the promotion of the Walloon club from Promotion C (Division 4) to the Division d'Honneur (Division 1). This famous team, composed of Flemish players, was nicknamed the "Flaminpic".
During the war, Constant Joacim played for Royal Tilleur FC and then KVV Overpelt Fabriek.
Honours
- Belgian international from 1931 to 1937 (11 caps)
- First international match: 16 May 1931, Belgium-EnglandEngland national football teamThe England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
(1-4) - Participation in the 1934 World Cup in Italy (played in the match Belgium-GermanyGermany national football teamThe Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
(2-5)) - Belgian D2 ChampionsBelgian Second DivisionThe Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
in 1937 with Olympique CharleroiR.O.C. de Charleroi-MarchienneRoyal Olympic Club de Charleroi-Marchienne is a Belgian association football club from the city of Charleroi, Hainaut. As of 2010, they play in Belgian Third Division B.-History:...