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Bakker in 2015
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| Full name | Billy Pierre Bakker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 November 1988 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder / Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1995–1999 | Randwijck | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2007 | Amsterdam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2007–2021 | Amsterdam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Kalinga Lancers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2021 | Netherlands | 236 | (65) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Billy Pierre Bakker is a famous Dutch former field hockey player. He was born on November 23, 1988. Billy played as a midfielder or forward. He was a key player for the Netherlands national team.
Billy Bakker scored 65 goals during his time with the national team. He played in 236 games for his country. His international career lasted from 2009 until 2021.
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Billy Bakker's Club Hockey Career
Billy Bakker started playing hockey when he was six years old. His first club was Randwijck. When he turned 10, he moved to the Amsterdam team.
Playing for Amsterdam
Billy joined the main senior team at Amsterdam in 2007. He became the captain of the team in 2012. Under his leadership, the team won the Dutch national title twice. They won in the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons.
Playing in India
In 2017, Billy also played a season in the Hockey India League. He joined a team called the Kalinga Lancers. He helped them win their league title that year.
Billy Bakker's International Hockey Career
Billy Bakker first played for the Netherlands national team on November 28, 2009. This was at the 2009 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy.
Olympic Games Success
At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Billy competed for the Netherlands. His team won a silver medal in the men's hockey tournament. He was a very important part of that team.
World Cup and Awards
Billy was the captain of the Netherlands national team at the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup. His team won another silver medal at this event. Billy was recognized for his great play. He was nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award in both 2017 and 2018.
Retirement from National Team
After the 2020 Summer Olympics, Billy Bakker decided to retire from playing for the national team. He had a long and successful career representing his country.
Billy Bakker's Hockey Achievements
Billy Bakker won many awards and titles during his career.
Club Achievements
- Amsterdam
- Hoofdklasse (Dutch National Title): 2010–11, 2011–12
- Gold Cup: 2018–19
- Kalinga Lancers
- Hockey India League: 2017
International Achievements
- Netherlands
- EuroHockey Championship: 2015, 2017, 2021 (Gold Medals)
- Hockey World League: 2012–13 (Gold Medal)
More About Billy Bakker
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