Jean-Marc Bosman

Jean-Marc Bosman (French: [ʒɑ̃ maʁk bɔsman]; born 30 October 1964) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. His judicial challenge of the football transfer rules led to the Bosman ruling in 1995.

Jean-Marc Bosman
Bosman with RFC Liège
Personal information
Date of birth (1964-10-30) 30 October 1964
Place of birth Liège, Belgium
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1988 Standard Liège 86 (3)
1988–1990 RFC Liège 3 (0)
1990–1991 Saint-Quentin 12 (1)
1990 Saint-Denis 0 (0)
1990–1995 Olympic Charleroi 2 (0)
Total 103 (4)
International career
Belgium U21 20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

This landmark judgement, which was handed down by the European Court of Justice, completely changed the way footballers are employed, allowing professional players in the European Union to move freely to another club at the end of their contract with their present team.

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