Sepp De Roover (; born 12 November 1984) is a retired

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footballer who played as a

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and current head coach of FC Wezel Sport.

Career

Club career

De Roover played as a defender and was born in

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. He made his debut in professional football, being part of the

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squad in the 2005–06 season before joining

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. In 2008, he signed to play for

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. De Roover played for the

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at the 2008 Summer Olympics. On 12 June 2010 it was announced that De Roover will play for

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as of the start of the 2010–2011 season. On 5 August 2012 it was announced that De Roover was sent on loan to

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in the

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. He made a permanent transfer to NAC in June 2013.

Coaching career

On 8 January 2020 it was confirmed, that De Roover would become the head coach of FC Wezel Sport.EX-NAC: SEPP DE ROOVER START TRAINERSCARRIÈRE IN BELGIË
bsiderats.nl, 8 January 2020

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