Bruno Versavel (born 27 August 1967) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, most notably for KV Mechelen and R.S.C. Anderlecht.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 August 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Diest, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1988 | Sporting Lokeren | 65 | (18) |
| 1988–1991 | KV Mechelen | 106 | (25) |
| 1992–1997 | Anderlecht | 148 | (37) |
| 1997–1998 | Perugia | 16 | (1) |
| 1998 | Lugano | 3 | (0) |
| 1998–1999 | KFC Herentals | 31 | (15) |
| 1999–2000 | Geel | 23 | (2) |
| 2000–2007 | Turnhout | 177 | (89) |
| 2007–2011 | KFC Diest | ||
| International career | |||
| 1988–1995 | Belgium | 28 | (4) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012–2015 | KSV Oud-Turnhout | ||
| 2017–2018 | KFCMD Halen | ||
| 2018 | KOVC Sterrebeek | ||
| 2019 | KESK Leopoldsburg | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editBorn in Diest, Versavel made his debut in professional football at KFC Diest before moving to KSC Lokeren. While at KV Mechelen he won the Belgian League and the European Super Cup. He then moved to R.S.C. Anderlecht where he played five seasons. He also played for Serie B side AC Perugia and Swiss club FC Lugano before moving back to Belgium to play for FC Herentals, K.F.C. Verbroedering Geel and K.V. Turnhout. Versavel earned 28 caps for the Belgium national team scoring four times.
Coaching career
editAfter retiring in 2012, he became manager of KSV Oud-Turnhout. Versavel left the club in the summer 2015 because had an oral agreement with KVK Beringen.[1] However, KVK Beringen did not keep their word and chose another coach.
Versavel was then without club until 24 January 2017 where it was announced, that he had become the new manager of KFCMD Halen.[2] On 5 March 2018, he became the manager of KOVC Sterrebeek.[3] He was fired four months later.[4]
In February 2019 it was confirmed, that Versavel would take charge of KESK Leopoldsburg from the upcoming 2019–20 season.[5] But already in October 2019 it was decided by mutual consultation, to end the cooperation.[6]
Career statistics
editInternational goals
edit- Scores and results list Belgium's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Versavel goal.[7]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 October 1990 | Heysel Stadium, Brussels, Belgium |  Luxembourg |
1–1 | 1990 World Cup qualifying | |
| 2 | 2 June 1990 | Heysel Stadium, Brussels, Belgium |  Mexico |
3–0 | Friendly | |
| 3 | 17 October 1990 | Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales |  Wales |
1–3 | Euro 1992 qualifying | |
| 4 | 7 June 1995 | Gradski Stadion, Skopje, Macedonia |  North Macedonia |
5–0 | Euro 1996 qualifying |
Honours
editPlayer
editKV Mechelen[8]
- Belgian First Division: 1988–89
- European Super Cup: 1988
- Amsterdam Tournament: 1989[9]
- Joan Gamper Trophy: 1989[10]
- Jules Pappaert Cup: 1990[11]
Anderlecht
- Belgian First Division: 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95
- Belgian Cup: 1993–94; runner-up 1996–97[12]
- Belgian Super Cup: 1993, 1995[13]
References
edit- ^ Bruno Versavel niet langer coach bij Oud-Turnhout: “Mijn ambities passen niet meer bij deze club”, gva.be, 24 January 2015
- ^ Bruno Versavel trainer MD Halen, hbvl.be, 23 January 2017
- ^ Bruno Versavel nieuwe trainer Sterrebeek, nieuwsblad.be, 5 March 2018
- ^ Sterrebeek ontslaat Bruno Versavel, ringtv.be, 20 November 2018
- ^ Bruno Versavel voorgesteld als nieuwe coach ESK Leopoldsburg, hbvl.be, 28 February 2019
- ^ Bruno Versavel gooitde handdoek, nieuwsblad.be, 15 October 2019
- ^ Football PLAYER: Bruno Versavel
- ^ "KV Mechelen | Geschiedenis". Eurosport. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Amsterdam Tournament".
- ^ "Uitslagen van de Joan Gamper Trophy". Archived from the original on 5 February 2017.
- ^ "Le Trophée Pappaert".
- ^ "Anderlecht en de beker: geen successtory". Archived from the original on 21 October 2020.
- ^ "RSC Anderlecht | Palmares".
External links
edit- Bruno Versavel at WorldFootball.net
- Bruno Versavel at the Royal Belgian Football Association
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