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François Van der Elst Quiz
Test what you know about François Van der Elst with 7 questions from Hajma: his nationality, his first pro club, his transfers, and how many clubs he has played for. Reveal each answer, add up your points, then challenge your friends to a two-team match.
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7 questionsEach question is worth points like on the Hajma board: 200 easy, 400 medium, 600 hard. Lock in your answer, then reveal it.
- 200 pointsQuestion 1
Which country does Van der Elst represent?
- ABelgium
- BItaly
- CCameroon
- DKuwait
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Belgium
- 200 pointsQuestion 2
What position did Van der Elst play?
- AMidfielder
- BWinger
- CGoalkeeper
- DCenter-back
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Winger
- 400 pointsQuestion 3
What was the first club of Van der Elst’s pro career?
- ARoyale Union Saint-Gilloise
- BNew York Cosmos
- CAnderlecht
- DLokeren
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Anderlecht
- 400 pointsQuestion 4
What year was Van der Elst born?
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1954
Born December 1, 1954.
- 600 pointsQuestion 5
Which club did Van der Elst join after West Ham United?
- AK.A.S. Eupen
- BAl Hilal
- CAl Nassr
- DLokeren
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Lokeren
He made the move in 1983.
- 600 pointsQuestion 6
Which club did Van der Elst join after New York Cosmos?
- AWest Ham United
- BFulham
- CLeeds United
- DEverton
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West Ham United
He made the move in 1981.
- 600 pointsQuestion 7
How many clubs has Van der Elst played for?
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4
Anderlecht, New York Cosmos, West Ham United, and Lokeren
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A player’s career — who is he?
1969–1980
1980–1981
1981–1983
1983–1986Answer
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Questions on Van der Elst and thousands of players and clubs, in one match: each team picks its categories, the ref reads from a TV or phone, and the most points wins.
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- 36questions, 200 to 600 points
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Van der Elst: quick facts
François Van der Elst was a soccer player from Belgium who played as a winger. Born December 1, 1954; died January 11, 2017.
How old is Van der Elst?
François Van der Elst was born on December 1, 1954 and died on January 11, 2017, aged 62.
What clubs has Van der Elst played for?
François Van der Elst played for 4 clubs: Anderlecht, New York Cosmos, West Ham United, and Lokeren.
What position did Van der Elst play?
François Van der Elst played as a winger.
What nationality is Van der Elst?
François Van der Elst is from Belgium.
Player profile
- Name
- François Van der Elst
- Known as
- Van der Elst
- Date of birth
- December 1, 1954
- Date of death
- January 11, 2017
- Nationality
- Belgium
- Position
- Winger
- Current club
- Retired
Career
1969–1980
1980–1981
1981–1983
Lokeren1983–1986