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Geert De Vlieger

ヘールト・デ・フリーガー　/　へーると・で・ふりーがー

Association football player from Belgium

October 16, 1971 (age 54)　・　Dendermonde, East Flanders, Belgium

East Flanders
association football player

My Take

Geert De Vlieger played the position I find most under-appreciated in football: the goalkeeper. At 1.86 metres, the Belgian from Dendermonde spent his career shouldering the whole defense from behind, where clean sheets are expected and only mistakes get noticed. That is a thankless, nerve-testing job, and longevity in it demands real composure. I have a soft spot for keepers precisely because the role rewards temperament over flash, and a Libra's instinct for balance feels almost made for it. That he still shares his life on Instagram suggests the game stayed in his blood long after the final whistle. Guardians like him deserve more credit.

Overview

Geert De Vlieger (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣeːr də ˈvliɣər]; born 16 October 1971) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Geert De Vlieger
Name (Japanese): ヘールト・デ・フリーガー
Reading: へーると・で・ふりーがー
Born: October 16, 1971 (age 54)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Libra / Boar
Origin: Dendermonde, East Flanders, Belgium
Blood type: Private
Height: 186 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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