Hector Goetinck
Hector Goetinck was fifteen when he joined FCB. His speed as a winger was legendary, earning him the nickname "the Bruges gazelle". In 1902, he debuted for the national team, where he earned 19 caps, and together with Robert Deveen and Charles Cambier, he was the backbone of FC Brugeois.
Stats
3Runner-up
1906, 1910 & 1923
Captain
of the first Bruges championship team in 1920
27years at Club
1901 - 1928
Club Legend van 1903 tot 1933
During his active football career, he was a member of the Executive Committee of the Football Association. In 1928, during his last season at FCB, he was appointed as coach of the national team. In 1930, he led Belgium to the first World Cup in Uruguay. Goetinck played a total of 27 years at FCB and was captain for 15 years.
In 1942, he wrote a book, "Football Anecdotes", in which he described his experiences in football. He wrote: "Club Brugge has been the biggest part of my life. I grew up in it, became a good citizen through football, and I regret so much now that I can no longer help my old club return to the top division."
He stopped playing football in 1927, but because FCB was in danger of relegation the following season, he returned in November 1927. In 1929-1930, he became Club's coach and was coach for three seasons. From 1930 to 1934, he was the national coach of the Red Devils.
