Julien Émile Verbrugghe (26 December 1889 — 21 August 1916) was a French footballer who played as a forward for AS Française, Red Star and France.

Julien Verbrugghe

Verbrugghe, far left, on the day of his debut for France, 1 November 1906
Personal information
Full name	Julien Émile Verbrugghe
Date of birth	(1889-12-26)26 December 1889
Place of birth	Roubaix, France
Date of death	21 August 1916(1916-08-21) (aged 26)
Place of death	Maurepas, France
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1905–1910	AS Française
1910–1916	Red Star
National team
1906–1910	France	4	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

In 1905, Verbrugghe began his career with AS Française. In 1910, Verbrugghe signed for Red Star, playing for the club until his death.[1]

International career

Born in France, Verbrugghe is of Belgian descent through his father. On 1 November 1906, Verbrugghe made his debut for France in a 15–0 loss against England Amateurs. At the age of 16 years, 10 months and six days, Verbrugghe became the youngest ever French international player, a record he still holds to this day.[2][3]

Death

As a result of World War I, Verbrugghe joined the 43rd Infantry Regiment of the French Army. On 21 August 1916, Verbrugghe died at Maurepas, during the Battle of the Somme.[4]

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