Jef Delen (born 29 June 1976 in
Bonheiden
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) is a former
Belgian
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professional
football player. He usually plays as
left winger
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.
Delen had been
captain
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of Westerlo since the
2006-07 season.
He is generally nicknamed ''"the Flemish Ryan Giggs"''.
Honours
Westerlo
*
Belgian Cup
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: 2001 Belgian Cup Final, 2000-01
References
External links
Jef Delen player info at Sporza.be
Player info at the official VC Westerlo website
1976 births
Living people
Belgian footballers
Association football wingers
K.V. Mechelen players
K.V.C. Westerlo players
Belgian First Division B players
Belgian Pro League players
People from Bonheiden
Footballers from Antwerp Province
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