René Snelders
René Snelders (13 October 1937 – 8 December 2022) was a Belgian footballer and businessman. He played as a defender.
René Snelders | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 October 1937 |
| Died | 8 December 2022 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | footballer |
He played during his career with Beerschot A.C. and Royal Antwerp FC.[1] After his playing career, he was together with his business partner Jos Verhaegen a main person berbehind the success of Beerschot A.C.. With him as board member the club rose from a provincial football club to the Belgian Pro League in the 1980s.[2][1] His son was footballer and coach Eddy Snelders and his grandson was footballer Kristof Snelders.[3][1]
Snelders died in a residential care center on 8 December 2022, at the age of 85.[3][1]
References
- "René Snelders, vader van Eddy en medegrondlegger van het succes van Germinal Ekeren, op 85-jarige leeftijd overleden". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Dutch). 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- "René Snelders, gewezen sterke man van Germinal Ekeren en vader van Eddy, is overleden". Sporza (in Dutch). 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- "René Snelders overleden op 85-jarige leeftijd: "Voetbaldier, zakenman maar vooral warm mens met hart op de juiste plaats"". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
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