Anthony Portier
# Anthony Portier

Anthony Portier (Dutch pronunciation:; born 1 June 1982 in Ostend) is a Belgian professional football player who plays for Beerschot Wilrijk. His best position is central in defence.

Portier started playing football at Gold Star Middelkerk, where he was discovered by a neighbouring Belgian coast team, KV Oostende where he eventually made it to the first team. Portier then moved on to Cercle Brugge. He was transferred to the Bruges side a half season after his previous team KV Oostende had relegated from the First division.

## Trivia

* Anthony Portier has a Cercle Brugge fan club named after him, De Portiervrienden (English: The Friends of Portier). The fan club is located in Middelkerke, where Portier grew up.
