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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