Theodore Laurent Custers (born 10 August 1950 in Genk) is a retired Belgian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Theo Custers
Personal information
Full name Theodore Laurent Custers
Date of birth (1950-08-10) 10 August 1950 (age 74)
Place of birth Genk, Belgium
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1975 K. Waterschei S.V. Thor Genk 103 (0)
1975–1981 Royal Antwerp F.C. 130 (0)
1981 Helmond Sport 19 (2)
1981–1983 RCD Espanyol 34 (0)
1983–1986 K.V. Mechelen 96 (0)
1986–1988 SV Bornem 57 (0)
Total 439 (2)
International career
1979–1982 Belgium 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

During his club career he played for Thor Waterschei, Antwerp FC, Helmond Sport, Espanyol Barcelona, K.V. Mechelen and SV Bornem. At international level, he also earned 10 caps for the Belgium national football team, and participated in the 1982 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1980. His nickname was "the Walrus" because of his distinctive moustache.

Honours

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Player

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Waterschei[1]

International

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Belgium

References

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  1. ^ "RSC Anderlecht | Palmares".
  2. ^ "UEFA Euro 1980".
  3. ^ "Nationale Trofee voor Sportverdienste".