Raymond Goethals 1921 – 2004

Biography

Raymond Goethals was born on October 7, 1921, in Forest, Belgium, during a transformative period in European history. He would go on to become a notable figure in Belgian football, dedicating much of his life to the sport both as a player and in a leadership capacity. His career spanned decades, allowing him to witness and contribute to the evolution of football during the twentieth century.

Throughout his professional journey, Goethals made meaningful contributions to Belgian football through his work as both a player and manager. His involvement in the sport reflected his deep passion for the game and commitment to its development. He remained connected to football circles for much of his adult life, earning respect within Belgian sporting communities.

Goethals spent his final years in Brussels, the nation’s capital, where he passed away on December 6, 2004, at the age of eighty-three. He died following a battle with colorectal cancer. His legacy within Belgian football endured beyond his passing, and he was laid to rest at Brussels Cemetery in Evere, Belgium, where he remains remembered as part of the country’s sporting heritage.