René Thirifays (8 October 1920–17 October 1986) was a

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football player who finished top scorer of the

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with 26 goals in 1949 while playing for

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. He played 13 times with the Belgium national team between 1946 and 1949. Thirifays made his international debut on 23 February 1946 in a 7–0 friendly win against

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.Par joueur

Honours

Club

Charleroi

* Belgian Second Division B champions: 1946-47

Individual

* Belgian First Division top scorer: 1948–49 (26 goals)

References

* 1920 births 1986 deaths Belgian men's footballers Royal Charleroi S.C. players Belgium men's international footballers Belgian Pro League players Men's association football forwards {{Belgium-footy-forward-stub