Goethals' Playing Career and Early Coaching Career
Goethals began his career as a goalkeeper in the 1930s with Daring Brussels, making his way through the youth ranks of the club before joining Racing Club Brussel in 1949. He remained at Racing Club Brussel until 1952. After a period spent playing for Royal Cercle Sportif de Schaerbeek, he moved into coaching with Hannut and Waremme, and led Sint-Truiden to second place in the Belgian First Division in 1966.
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