Alfons Peeters
Belgian footballer, played for Mechelen
Born
Died
2015
11 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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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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