Henri Dirickx facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 July 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Duffel, Belgium | ||
| Date of death | 26 June 2018 (aged 90) | ||
| Place of death | Jette, Belgium | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1951–1962 | Union Saint-Gilloise | ||
| 1962–1967 | Racing Jette | ||
| 1967–1969 | Ixelles | ||
| National team | |||
| 1952–1960 | Belgium | 30 | (1) |
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Henri Dirickx (born July 7, 1927 – died June 26, 2018) was a famous Belgian football player. He was known for playing as a defender. Defenders are players who help protect their team's goal. Henri Dirickx was the last living member of Belgium's team that played in the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
Who Was Henri Dirickx?
Henri Dirickx was born in a town called Duffel, Belgium. He played football for many years. He was a very important player for his teams. He also played for his country, Belgium.
Playing for Clubs
Henri Dirickx played for several football clubs during his career. A club is a team that players join. He started his club career with Union Saint-Gilloise. He played there from 1951 to 1962. After that, he joined Racing Jette. He played for them until 1967. His last club was Ixelles, where he played until 1969.
Playing for Belgium
Henri Dirickx also played for the Belgian national team. This means he represented his country in games against other countries. He played 30 games for Belgium between 1952 and 1960. These games are called "caps." He was also part of the Belgian team that went to the 1954 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is a very big international football tournament.
Later Life
Henri Dirickx passed away on June 26, 2018. He was almost 91 years old. He died just eleven days before his 91st birthday.
