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Gert Verheyen is listed as an association football player and association football coach. Gert Verheyen was born in Hoogstraten, Province of Antwerp, Belgium on September 20, 1970. That works out to 56 years old in 2026. The listed height is 188 cm.
My Take
Verheyen is exactly my type of footballer. A towering Belgian forward who spent two decades with Anderlecht and especially Club Brugge, he banked over 200 goals across both clubs despite reportedly having limited technical polish. I love that contradiction: a striker who outworked and outwilled defenders rather than dazzling them. Productivity born of grit and loyalty, not flair, is the most underrated quality in the sport. That he then moved into coaching, eventually managing Oostende, completes a satisfying arc from finisher to teacher. Players defined by endurance and commitment rather than highlight reels always earn my deepest respect.
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- Name (English)
- Gert Verheyen
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘルト・ヴェルハイエン
- Reading
- へると・ゔぇるはいえん
- Born
- September 20, 1970 (age 56)
- Origin
- Hoogstraten, Province of Antwerp, Belgium
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
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Frequently asked questions
When was Gert Verheyen born?
Born September 20, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Gert Verheyen from?
Gert Verheyen is from Hoogstraten, Province of Antwerp, Belgium.
What does Gert Verheyen do?
Gert Verheyen works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Gert Verheyen?
Gert Verheyen is 188 cm.
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