René Snelders
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Born13 October 1937
Died8 December 2022 (aged 85)
OccupationsFootballer, businessman
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| Born | 13 October 1937 |
| Died | 8 December 2022 (aged 85) |
| Occupations | Footballer, businessman |
René Snelders (13 October 1937 – 8 December 2022) was a Belgian footballer and businessman. He played as a defender.
He played during his career with Beerschot A.C. and Royal Antwerp FC.[1] After his playing career, he was together with his business partner Jos Verhaegen a main person behind the success of Beerschot A.C.. With him as board member the club rose from a provincial football club to the Belgian Pro League in the 1980s.[2][1] His son was footballer and coach Eddy Snelders and his grandson was footballer Kristof Snelders.[3][1]
Snelders died in a residential care center on 8 December 2022, at the age of 85.[3][1]
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