Eric Buyse

Eric Buyse (27 March 1940 – 26 April 2019) was a Belgian football player. He played as left-footed forward, and midfielder in a later stage of his career.

Career
Buyse played most of his career for Cercle Brugge; a successful era. He won second division in 1961 and third division in 1968. He also became twice top scorer of the team, and has until today scored the 10th most goals for Cercle.

After his career with the green and black Bruges side, Buyse became player-coach of VG Oostende after the VG Oostende coach quickly was fired in the 1970–71 season. Buyse remained player-coach until 1976, the last 4 years with West Flanders lower league side Excelsior Zedelgem.

After his playing career, Buyse returned to Cercle Brugge. He eventually quit football with a short managerial spell at Exc. Zedelgem.

Death
Buyse died in April 2019, aged 79.