Michel Preud'homme: Biography, Facts and Career
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Michel Georges Jean Ghislain Preud'homme (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl ʒɔʁʒ ʒɑ̃ ɡilɛ̃ pʁødɔm]; born 24 January 1959) is a Belgian retired footballer and manager who played as a goalkeeper. Currently, he is vice-president and sports director at Standard Liège. He was considered one of the world's best and most consistent goalkeepers during his professional career; he was the first winner of the Yashin Award as the best goalkeeper at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. At club level, Preud'homme played for Standard Liège, Mechelen and Benfica. With Mechelen, he won the Belgian Cup in 1987, the Cup Winner's Cup and the European Super Cup in 1988 and the Belgian league title in 1989. He also won the Portuguese Cup with Benfica in 1996. He retired as a player in 1999, aged 40. For Belgium, Preud'homme was capped 58 times, from 1979 to 1994. Other than the 1994 World Cup, he also played in the 1990 tournament.
Quick facts about Michel Preud'homme
- Full name: Michel Preud'homme
- Born: 1959-01-24
- Nationality: Belgium
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q315992
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Who is Michel Preud'homme?
Michel Georges Jean Ghislain Preud'homme (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl ʒɔʁʒ ʒɑ̃ ɡilɛ̃ pʁødɔm]; born 24 January 1959) is a Belgian retired footballer and manager who played as a goalkeeper.
What nationality is Michel Preud'homme?
Michel Preud'homme is Belgium.
When was Michel Preud'homme born?
Michel Preud'homme was born on 1959-01-24.
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