Pierre Braine
Encyclopedia
Pierre E. E. Braine was a Belgian
international footballer. A midfielder
, he played club football for Beerschot VAC
between 1919 and 1933. He also represented Belgium at the 1928 Summer Olympics
and 1930 FIFA World Cup
.
Pierre's brother Raymond
was also a Belgian international player.
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...
international footballer. A midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, he played club football for Beerschot VAC
K. Beerschot V.A.C.
Koninklijke Beerschot Voetbal en Atletiek Club is a former Belgian football club from Antwerp. The club was founded in 1899 when most players of R. Antwerp F.C. left the club. It played in the 1920 Olympic Games Stadium named the "Kiel". After many financial problems over the years, the club was...
between 1919 and 1933. He also represented Belgium at the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
and 1930 FIFA World Cup
1930 FIFA World Cup
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
.
Pierre's brother Raymond
Raymond Braine
Raymond Ernest Michel Braine was one of the most talented and respected Belgian football strikers. He was also the first Belgian professional player, when he obtained a transfer to Sparta Prague in 1930....
was also a Belgian international player.