Alfons Peeters

Belgian footballer, played for Mechelen

Alfons Peeters - Belgian footballer, played for Mechelen
Born

January 21st, 1943
82 years ago

Died

2015
10 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belgium

Links & References

A Belgian footballer played as a forward primarily for Mechelen. Career spanned from the 1960s to the 1970s. Contributed significantly to team successes during tenure and demonstrated notable goal-scoring ability.

Played for Mechelen

Competed in the Belgian top division

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