Laurent Ciman

Belgian footballer with MLS impact

Laurent Ciman - Belgian footballer with MLS impact
Born

August 5th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belgium

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Professional footballer played as a defender, primarily known for contributions to the Belgian national team and various club teams in Europe and North America. Played for clubs such as Standard Liège, Lille OSC, and Club Brugge. Ciman earned 35 caps for the national team, participating in major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2016. Later moved to Major League Soccer, where he played for Los Angeles FC and Impact de Montréal, enhancing the league's visibility and competitiveness.

Competed for Belgium in UEFA Euro 2016

Played in Major League Soccer for LAFC

Contributed to Standard Liège's league success

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