Bruno Versavel (born 27 August 1967) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, most notably for KV Mechelen and R.S.C. Anderlecht.
Playing career Born in Diest, Versavel made his debut in professional football at KFC Diest before moving to KSC Lokeren. While at KV Mechelen, he won the Belgian League and the European Super Cup. He then moved to R.S.C. Anderlecht, where he played five seasons. He also played for Serie B side AC Perugia and Swiss club FC Lugano before moving back to Belgium to play for FC Herentals, K.F.C. Verbroedering Geel and K.V. Turnhout. Versavel earned 28 caps for the Belgium national team, scoring four times.
Coaching career After retiring in 2012, he became manager of KSV Oud-Turnhout. Versavel left the club in the summer 2015 because had an oral agreement with KVK Beringen.Bruno Versavel niet langer coach bij Oud-Turnhout: “Mijn ambities passen niet meer bij deze club”, gva.be, 24 January 2015 However, KVK Beringen did not keep their word and chose another coach.
Versavel was then without a club until 24 January 2017, when it was announced that he had become the new manager of KFCMD Halen.Bruno Versavel trainer MD Halen, hbvl.be, 23 January 2017 On 5 March 2018, he became the manager of KOVC Sterrebeek.Bruno Versavel nieuwe trainer Sterrebeek, nieuwsblad.be, 5 March 2018 He was fired four months later.Sterrebeek ontslaat Bruno Versavel, ringtv.be, 20 November 2018
In February 2019, it was confirmed that Versavel would take charge of KESK Leopoldsburg from the upcoming 2019–20 season.Bruno Versavel voorgesteld als nieuwe coach ESK Leopoldsburg, hbvl.be, 28 February 2019 But already in October 2019, it was decided by mutual consultation to end the cooperation.Bruno Versavel gooitde handdoek, nieuwsblad.be, 15 October 2019
Career statistics International goals Scores and results list Belgium's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Versavel goal.Football PLAYER: Bruno Versavel
+ List of international goals scored by Bruno VersavelNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 17 October 1990 Heysel Stadium, Brussels, Belgium 1–1 1990 World Cup qualifying2 2 June 1990 Heysel Stadium, Brussels, Belgium 3–0 Friendly3 17 October 1990 Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales 1–3 Euro 1992 qualifying4 7 June 1995 Gradski Stadion, Skopje, Macedonia 5–0 Euro 1996 qualifying
Honours
Player KV Mechelen Belgian First Division: 1988–89 European Super Cup: 1988 Amsterdam Tournament: 1989 Joan Gamper Trophy: 1989 Jules Pappaert Cup: 1990
Anderlecht Belgian First Division: 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95 Belgian Cup: 1993–94; runner-up 1996–97 Belgian Super Cup: 1993, 1995
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