François Sterchele
Belgian footballer with notable goals.

Born
March 14th, 1982
43 years ago
Died
May 8th, 2008
17 years ago — 26 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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Played professional football primarily as a forward. Began career at Germinal Beerschot and later joined Club Brugge, where notable performances included contributing to the team's successes in domestic leagues. Transferred to the Belgian national team and achieved recognition for skills and scoring ability. Tragically passed away in 2008, cutting a promising career short.
Played for Club Brugge
Scored key goals in Belgian Pro League
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