Photo: Paul Hermans / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
As a football fan, Luc Nilis is a name I hold in genuine affection. A Belgian striker who became a cult hero at PSV, he had the kind of finishing instinct connoisseurs adore more than highlight-reel crowds do. But what moves me most is the shape of his later career. Having his playing days cut cruelly short could have ended his story; instead he turned to coaching, passing his striker's craft to the next generation. There's something deeply generous about a man who knew the joy of scoring choosing to teach it. Understated, resilient, and quietly devoted to the game, he earns my real respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Luc Nilis
- Name (Japanese)
- ルク・ニリス
- Reading
- るく・にりす
- Born
- May 25, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- coach / association football player / association football coach
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
Frequently asked questions
When was Luc Nilis born?
Born May 25, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Luc Nilis from?
Luc Nilis is from Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium.
What does Luc Nilis do?
Luc Nilis works as coach, association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Luc Nilis?
Luc Nilis is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.