Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Jean-Marie Pfaff Biography and Timeline

Follow Jean-Marie Pfaff through 3 dated historical records for Belgium.

Jean-Marie Pfaff, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1980–1986Years on this page

1980

Clean Sheet Against Italy

Goalkeeper · Rome · Sport / Football

Keeps a clean sheet as Belgium draw 0-0 with hosts Italy and qualify for the European Championship final.

1986

World Cup Shootout Save

Goalkeeper · Puebla · Sport / Football

Saves Eloy's penalty as Belgium defeat Spain in the World Cup quarter-final shootout.

International Caps

Goalkeeper · Mexico City · Sport / Football

Keeps goal for Belgium in the 1986 World Cup as the national side reaches the semi-finals for the first time.

Records, sources and methodology

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