Ceulemans Begins Iconic Club Brugge Spell
Jan Ceulemans settles into Club Brugge after arriving from Lierse, beginning a long career that will make him a central figure at the club.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Jan Ceulemans Biography and Timeline
Follow Jan Ceulemans through 8 dated historical records for Belgium.
Jan Ceulemans, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1979–1990Years on this page
1979
1980
Ceulemans Drives Brugge to Belgian Championship
Jan Ceulemans's powerful midfield running strengthens Club Brugge during the club's 1979–80 league title campaign.
1986
Second Equaliser Against Soviet Union
Scores Belgium's second equaliser in the dramatic World Cup round-of-16 victory over the Soviet Union.
World Cup Quarter-Final Goal
Scores Belgium's goal in the 1-1 World Cup quarter-final draw with Spain before the penalty shootout.
Ceulemans Leads Belgian Cup Triumph
Jan Ceulemans contributes leadership and attacking power as Club Brugge lift the 1985–86 Belgian Cup.
1988
Ceulemans Wins Another Belgian League Crown
Jan Ceulemans remains the driving force behind Club Brugge's 1987–88 Belgian championship victory.
1990
World Cup Goal Against Uruguay
Scores Belgium's third goal in the 3-1 World Cup group-stage victory over Uruguay.
Ceulemans Adds 1990 League Medal
Jan Ceulemans's experience and strength contribute to Club Brugge winning the 1989–90 Belgian championship.
Records, sources and methodology
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