Désiré Bastin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDésiré•Bastin
Used nameDésiré•Bastin
Nick/petnamesDis
Born4 March 1900 in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Antwerpen (BEL)
Died18 April 1971
Measurements172 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsRoyal Antwerp FC, Antwerpen (BEL)
NOC Belgium
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

During World War I Désiré Bastin lived in England and joined Chelsea FC, playing the youth series until the end of the war in 1918. In 1919 he made his début with the A-team of the Royal Antwerpen FC. From the next year he held a regular spot and was Belgian Champion in 1929 and 1931. He played in his last two games during the 1933-1934 season. In total, he played 334 matches in the Belgian First Division and scored 83 goals. In the 1934-1935 season Bastin was loaned to FC Temsica in the Third Division, where he continued to play until 1937. Bastin earned 35 caps from 1920-32 and scored seven goals. In later life he was for many years proprietor of the inn The Oude Vogelenzang in ‘s Gravenwezel.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Football (Football) BEL Désiré Bastin
Football, Men (Olympic) Belgium 1 Gold
1924 Summer Olympics Football (Football) BEL Désiré Bastin
Football, Men (Olympic) Belgium =9