Rudolf "Rudi" Smidts (born 12 August 1963 in Deurne) is a former

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defender.

Club career

He played most of his career with FC Antwerp, the oldest club of Belgium.

International career

Smidts made 33 appearances for the

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and was in the squad for the

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, where he played four matches.

Honours

Royal Antwerp *

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: 1991–92 Belgian Cup, 1991–92 *

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: 1992–93 (

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- FC Antwerp 1963 births Belgian men's footballers Living people Flemish sportspeople Belgium men's international footballers Royal Antwerp F.C. players K.V. Mechelen players R. Charleroi S.C. players Beerschot A.C. players 1994 FIFA World Cup players Belgian Pro League players People from Deurne, Belgium {{Belgium-footy-defender-stub Men's association football defenders Footballers from Antwerp