There are still few compatriots who have played for three of Belgium’s absolute top clubs. Jelle Van Damme is one of them, he played for Anderlecht, Standard and Antwerp. Although the former footballer also caused a lot of controversy: both on and off the pitch. The former defender ended the year with a real bomb.
Ajax as the beginning of a splendid career
Jelle Van Damme joined Ajax from Germinal Beerschot’s youth team at a young age. This was followed by a series of overseas tours, including Southampton and LA Galaxy.
In his country, the defender has been one of the pillars of both Anderlecht and Standard for years. With the necessary success in both clubs, although his hard playing style was often a thorn in the side of the (visiting) fans.
Private happiness alternated with drama
Van Damme also played at the highest level for two more seasons in Antwerp, after which he ended his career at the moribund Lokeren. In private, the former footballer was together with Elke Clijsters for a long time, a relationship not without its ups and downs.
Nonetheless, the bond between Van Damme and his children Cleo and Cruz is still great, as the next video will demonstrate. The family ended the year with a big bang (of fireworks), images of her daughter that Jelle also enthusiastically shared:
2024-01-01 19:10:00
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