Biography
Who is Danny Boffin?
Early life and professional start
Born in Sint-Truiden, Belgium, Danny Boffin started his professional path with the local team Sint-Truidense V.V. In the Belgian Second Division. He played there for two years before moving to the top tier with R.F.C. De Liège.
During his time with R.F.C. De Liège, he participated in European competitions and played a key role in the club winning its first domestic cup in 1990. By the time he left for his next club, he had made over 150 official appearances.
Success with R.S.C. Anderlecht
Danny signed with R.S.C. Anderlecht at the age of 26. He quickly established himself as a regular starter for the Brussels-based club, scoring 13 goals during his first two seasons. His presence contributed to the team winning three consecutive league titles during his six-year tenure.
One well-known moment occurred on December 8, 1993, during a UEFA Champions League group stage match against Werder Bremen. Danny scored to help his team secure a 3-0 lead, although the German opponents eventually won the match 5-3.
International play and time in France
Danny Boffin moved to France at age 32 to play for FC Metz. Fans nicknamed him La mobylette because of his speed on the field. His debut occurred on August 2, 1997, in a 1-0 victory over Olympique Lyonnais. He helped the team achieve a second-place finish in Ligue 1 during his debut season.
Over the course of 13 years, he played 53 games for the Belgium national team. He made his international debut on August 23, 1989, in a 3-0 friendly win against Denmark. He was selected for the 1994, 1998, and 2002 FIFA World Cup squads.
Later career and retirement
In January 2001, Danny returned to his first club, Sint-Truidense V.V., where he maintained top-flight status for the team. During these years, he recorded his highest scoring tallies, netting 11 and 12 goals in separate seasons.
He split his final professional season, 2003-04, between Sint-Truidense V.V. And Standard Liège. Danny officially retired at 39 years of age. His final statistics in the Belgian top level included 415 matches played and 67 goals scored.
Birthday and age
Danny Boffin was born on July 10, 1965, which makes Danny 61 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Danny shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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