Alfred Nijhuis facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 March 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Utrecht, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1987 | Enschede | ||
| 1987–1991 | ASC Schöppingen | ||
| 1991–1997 | MSV Duisburg | 180 | (17) |
| 1997–1998 | Urawa Reds | 27 | (6) |
| 1998–2001 | Borussia Dortmund | 61 | (6) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012–2014 | SuS Stadtlohn | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alfred Nijhuis is a former professional footballer from the Netherlands. He was born on March 23, 1966, in Utrecht. He played as a defender, which means his main job on the field was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Who is Alfred Nijhuis?
Alfred Nijhuis was a strong and tall player, standing at 1.88 meters. He spent many years playing football for different clubs in Germany and Japan. After he stopped playing, he also worked as a football manager.
Alfred's Early Football Career
Alfred started his professional football journey in the Netherlands.
- From 1984 to 1987, he played for a club called Enschede.
- Then, from 1987 to 1991, he moved to Germany to play for ASC Schöppingen. These early years helped him develop his skills as a defender.
Playing for MSV Duisburg
One of the most important parts of Alfred Nijhuis's career was his time at MSV Duisburg in Germany.
- He played for MSV Duisburg for six years, from 1991 to 1997.
- During this time, he played in 180 league games and scored 17 goals. This is a lot of games for a defender!
- He helped the team in both the top German league, the Bundesliga, and the second division, the 2. Bundesliga.
An Adventure in Japan: Urawa Reds
After his successful time in Germany, Alfred decided to try something new.
- In 1997, he moved to Japan to play for Urawa Reds.
- He played there for two seasons, in 1997 and 1998.
- He played 27 league games and scored 6 goals for the Japanese club. It was an exciting experience to play football in a different country.
Time with Borussia Dortmund
Alfred Nijhuis returned to Germany in 1998 to play for one of the biggest clubs, Borussia Dortmund.
- He played for Borussia Dortmund from 1998 to 2001.
- During his time there, he played in 61 league matches and scored 6 goals.
- He also played in important European competitions, showing his skills on a bigger stage.
After Playing: Becoming a Manager
After retiring as a player, Alfred Nijhuis stayed involved in football.
- From 2012 to 2014, he worked as a manager for the club SuS Stadtlohn. This allowed him to share his experience and knowledge with new players.
External Links
- Alfred Nijhuis at fussballdaten.de (German)
- Alfred Nijhuis at J.League Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Alfred Nijhuis para niños
