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Arno van Zwam
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Personal information
Full name Arno van Zwam
Date of birth (1969-09-16) 16 September 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth Beneden-Leeuwen, Netherlands
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Leones Beneden-Leeuwen
Fortuna Sittard
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–2000 Fortuna Sittard 200 (0)
2000–2003 Júbilo Iwata 74 (0)
2003–2007 NAC Breda 29 (0)
Total 303 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Arno van Zwam (born 16 September 1969) is a former professional footballer from the Netherlands. He was a skilled goalkeeper, which means he was the player who protected the goal. Arno played for several football clubs during his career, with his most notable time spent at Fortuna Sittard.

Arno van Zwam's Football Journey

Arno van Zwam started his professional football career in 1992. His first team was Fortuna Sittard, a club in the Netherlands. He played there for many years, becoming a well-known player for the team.

Playing in Japan

After playing in the Netherlands, Arno decided to try playing football in a different country. From 2000 to 2003, he played for Júbilo Iwata in Japan. This team competes in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. Playing in Japan was a big adventure for him!

Returning to the Netherlands

In 2003, Arno van Zwam returned to the Netherlands. He joined NAC Breda, another Dutch football club. He continued to play as a goalkeeper until he ended his professional playing career in 2007.

Trophies and Awards

Arno van Zwam achieved some great things during his time as a professional footballer.

Team Success

  • J.League Champion: In 2002, his team, Júbilo Iwata, won the J.League title. This is a very important championship in Japanese football.
  • Japanese Super Cup: In 2000, his team also won the Japanese Super Cup. This is a match played between the winners of the league and the cup.

Individual Recognition

  • J.League Best XI: In 2001, Arno was chosen for the J.League Best XI. This means he was considered one of the best 11 players in the entire league that year. It's a big honor for a player!

External links

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