title: Joseph Nelis
text: # Joseph Nelis
  
  Joseph "Jef" Nelis (1 April 1917 – 12 April 1994) was a Belgian footballer, born in Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, who played as a striker for Royal Berchem Sport. He was picked for the World Cup in 1938 in France, but did not play. However, he played two games and scored two goals in 1940 for Belgium.
  
  ## Honours
  
  * International in 1940 (2 caps and 2 goals)
  * Picked for the 1938 World Cup (did not play)
  