Alfred Nijhuis facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 March 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Utrecht, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.88 m | ||
| Playing position | 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) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2012–2014 | SuS Stadtlohn | ||
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Alfred Nijhuis (born on March 23, 1966) is a former professional footballer from the Netherlands. He played as a defender. A defender is a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Alfred Nijhuis's Football Journey
Alfred Nijhuis started his football career in the Netherlands. He played for clubs like Enschede and ASC Schöppingen in his early years.
Playing for MSV Duisburg
Alfred Nijhuis spent a big part of his career at MSV Duisburg in Germany. He played there from 1991 to 1997. During his time at Duisburg, he played in 180 matches and scored 17 goals. He helped the team in both the Bundesliga (Germany's top league) and the 2. Bundesliga (the second division).
Adventure in Japan
After his time in Germany, Alfred moved to Japan. He joined Urawa Reds in 1997. He played 27 games for them and scored 6 goals in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. It was an exciting experience playing football in a different country.
Joining Borussia Dortmund
From 1998 to 2001, Alfred Nijhuis played for Borussia Dortmund, one of Germany's most famous football clubs. He played 61 matches for Dortmund and scored 6 goals. He was part of the team that competed in the Bundesliga.
Life After Playing Football
After he stopped playing professionally, Alfred Nijhuis stayed involved in football. He became a manager for SuS Stadtlohn from 2012 to 2014. This allowed him to share his knowledge and experience with new players.
See also
In Spanish: Alfred Nijhuis para niños
