Philibert Smellinckx was a Belgian footballer born 17 January 1911 in Saint-Gilles, Brussels (Belgium), died 8 April 1977.
Biography
Centre back for Union Saint-Gilloise, in the legendary Union 60 who were unbeaten in the league for 60 matches, between 9 January 1933 (Union-Lierse SK, 2-2) and 10 February 1935 (Daring Bruxelles-Union 2-0). At this time, they were three times Belgian Champions, from 1933 to 1935.
At the same time, he played for Belgium from 1933 to 1938 and played 19 matches for the Diables Rouges,Player cas at the site of the URBSFA including one match at the Italian World Cup.
Honours Belgian international from 1933 to 1938 (19 caps) Participation in the 1934 World Cup in Italy (1 match) Selected for the 1938 World Cup in France (did not play) Champion of Belgium in 1933, 1934 and 1935 with R. Union Saint-Gilloise 307 matches and 7 goals in Division 1
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