Dick Helling facts for kids
Helling whilst with Ajax.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Zaandam, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 30 December 2018 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Krommenie, Netherlands | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968–1971 | ZFC | ||
| 1971–1975 | Telstar | ||
| 1975–1977 | Ajax | 21 | (0) |
| 1976 | → Telstar (loan) | ||
| 1977–1985 | Volendam | ||
| Always Forward | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Dick Helling (born 22 September 1950 – died 30 December 2018) was a Dutch professional footballer. He was a talented player who mostly played as a midfielder, helping his teams win games and score goals.
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Dick Helling's Football Journey
Dick Helling started his football career playing for a team called ZFC. He then moved to Telstar in August 1971, where he played for several years until 1975.
Playing for Ajax
After his time at Telstar, Dick Helling joined one of the most famous Dutch football clubs, Ajax. He played 29 matches for Ajax, including 21 league games, 3 cup games, and 5 European matches.
While playing for Ajax in 1975, Dick Helling was part of an important European Cup match. In this game, he unfortunately missed a penalty kick against a team called Levski-Spartak. This meant that Ajax was knocked out of the competition. Even though this was a tough moment, it's a part of his story as a professional player.
Return to Telstar and Volendam
In 1976, Dick Helling went back to Telstar for a short time on loan. After that, he joined Volendam, where he spent eight seasons. This was a very successful period for him.
At Volendam, Dick Helling scored 48 goals in 218 games. He was a key player when the team won promotion in May 1983. This means his team moved up to a higher league, which is a big achievement in football!
Ending His Career
Dick Helling finished his football career playing for an amateur team called Always Forward. He was a dedicated player who played for many years.
Later Life
Dick Helling passed away on 30 December 2018, when he was 68 years old. He died in Krommenie, Netherlands.
