Julien Émile Verbrugghe (26 December 1889 — 21 August 1916) was a French footballer who played as a forward for AS Française, Red Star and France.
 Verbrugghe, far left, on the day of his debut for France, 1 November 1906 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Julien Émile Verbrugghe | ||
| Date of birth | 26 December 1889 | ||
| Place of birth | Roubaix, France | ||
| Date of death | 21 August 1916 (aged 26) | ||
| Place of death | Maurepas, France | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1905–1910 | AS Française | ||
| 1910–1916 | Red Star | ||
| International career | |||
| 1906–1910 | France | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
In 1905, Verbrugghe began his career with AS Française. In 1910, Verbrugghe signed for Red Star, playing for the club until his death.[1]
International career edit
Born in France, Verbrugghe is of Belgian descent through his father. On 1 November 1906, Verbrugghe made his debut for France in a 15–0 loss against England Amateurs. At the age of 16 years, 10 months and six days, Verbrugghe became the youngest ever French international player, a record he still holds to this day.[2][3]
Death edit
As a result of World War I, Verbrugghe joined the 43rd Infantry Regiment of the French Army. On 21 August 1916, Verbrugghe died at Maurepas, during the Battle of the Somme.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Julien Verbrugghe" (in French). Football-The-Story. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Eduardo Camavinga devient le plus jeune joueur appelé en équipe de France depuis l'après-guerre..." France Football (in French). 27 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "National football team player Julien Verbrugghe". eu-football.info. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Le plus jeune Bleu de l'histoire s'appelle Julien Verbrugghe". L'Équipe (in French). 24 March 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
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