Jean-Marc Bosman (French: [ʒɑ̃ maʁk bɔsman]; born 30 October 1964) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. [1] His judicial challenge of the football transfer rules led to the Bosman ruling in 1995.

Jean-Marc Bosman was a player for RFC Liège in the Belgian First Division whose contract had expired in 1990. He wanted to change teams and move to Dunkerque , a French club. However, Dunkerque refused to meet his Belgian club's transfer fee demand, so …

Dec 15, 2015 · Twenty years ago today, relatively unknown Belgian midfielder Jean-Marc Bosman helped changed the face of football. His successful fight against his then-employers has since facilitated some of...

Mar 15, 2020 · Juventus and Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini reveals how going to university in his early 20s boosted his on-pitch performances during his trophy-laden career. Belgian professional footballer Jean-Marc Bosman wanted to sign a contract with a French club.

He is remembered for turning the world of football upside down. 20 years ago Bosman won a European Court of Justice decision that allowed professional footballers to change teams without clubs paying a transfer fee. It freed players from the slavery of their clubs.

Jul 1, 1996 · Jean-Marc Bosman former footballer from Belgium Attacking Midfield last club: CS Visé (-2015) * Oct 3, 1964 in Montegnée, Belgium

Feb 16, 2011 · J ean-Marc Bosman cuts a forlorn figure as he stands in his kitchen. Once a lithe and vigorous soccer star who captained Belgium’s under-21 team in the 1980s, Bosman, 46, is now pudgy and...