Jean Capelle (footballer)

Jean Capelle
Personal information
Date of birth	26 October 1913
Place of birth	Liège, Belgium
Date of death	20 February 1977 (aged 63)
Place of death	Liège, Belgium
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team
1929–1944	Standard Liège
International career
1931–1939	Belgium
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jean Capelle (26 October 1913 – 20 February 1977) was a Belgian international footballer who played professionally as a striker for Standard Liège, scoring 245 goals in 285 appearances between 1929 and 1944. Capelle made his international debut in 1931, aged 17 years and 153 days. He also played at the 1934 FIFA World Cup as well as the 1938 FIFA World Cup.

References

External links

Standard Liège profile (in French)
Jean Capelle at the Royal Belgian Football Association

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Personal information
Date of birth	(1913-10-26)26 October 1913
Place of birth	Liège, Belgium
Date of death	20 February 1977(1977-02-20) (aged 63)
Place of death	Liège, Belgium
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1929–1944	Standard Liège	285	(245)
International career
1931–1939	Belgium	34	(19)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals