Arthur Ceuleers
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Arthur Tuur Albert Ceuleers (28 February 1916, Antwerp, Belgium
Belgium
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 - 5 August 1998) was a Belgian footballer.

A striker
Striker
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 for Beerschot VAC, he was twice Champion of Belgium in 1938 and 1939.

He was also a Belgian international in 1937 and 1938, 4 times. He was recalled ten years later, in 1948 for a match against France
France national football team
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, but did not play.

He continued his career after the war
World War II
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 until 1951, with Racing Club Bruxelles.

He is the highest scorer in the history of the Belgian First Division, with 280 goals in 401 matches.

Honours

  • International in 1937 and 1938 (4 caps and 2 goals)
  • First international : Belgium-France
    France national football team
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    , 3-1 21 February 1937 (one goal)
  • Picked for the 1938 World Cup (did not play)
  • Belgian Champion in 1938 and 1939 with Beerschot VAC
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