François De Vries , also named ''Sooi'' or ''Frans'' (born 21 August 1913 in

Antwerp Antwerp (; nl, Antwerpen ; french: Anvers ; es, Amberes) is the largest city in Belgium by area at and the capital of Antwerp Province in the Flemish Region. With a population of 520,504,

— died 17 February 1972) was a Belgian footballer.

Biography

He played for

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as a

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Honours

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from 1934 to 1938 (7 caps and one goal) * Participation in the 1934 World Cup (1 match played) * Belgian Champions in 1931 with

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* 1913 births 1972 deaths Footballers from Antwerp Belgian footballers Belgium international footballers 1934 FIFA World Cup players Royal Antwerp F.C. players Belgian Pro League players Léopold FC players {{Belgium-footy-forward-stub Association football forwards