Félix Welkenhuysen was a Belgian footballer, born 12 December 1908 in Saint-Gilles (Belgium), died 20 April 1980.

Biography

He was a defender for Union Saint-Gilloise in the 1930s. He was part of the Union 60, the name given to the team unbeaten in Division 1 for 60 matches between 9 January 1933 (Union-Lierse SK, 2–2) and 10 February 1935 (Daring Bruxelles-Union 2–0). He was also Champion of Belgium three times, consecutively.The legendary team at rusg.be

For the most of this era, he was a Belgian international. He played four games for the Diables Rouges in 1934Player caps at the site of the URBSFA including one game in the preliminary round of the Italy World Cup against Germany (lost, 5–2).Player page at fifa.com

Honours Belgian international in 1934 (4 caps) First cap: 20 February 1934, Ireland-Belgium, 4–4 (friendly match) Participation in the 1934 World Cup (played 1 match) Champion of Belgium in 1933, 1934 and 1935 with R. Union Saint-Gilloise

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