Dick Nanninga facts for kids
Dick Nanninga in 1978
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Dirk Jacobus Willem Nanninga | ||
| Date of birth | 17 January 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Groningen, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 21 July 2015 (aged 66) | ||
| Place of death | Maaseik, Belgium | ||
| Playing position | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1973–1974 | Veendam | 31 | (15) |
| 1974–1982 | Roda JC | 225 | (107) |
| 1982–1983 | Seiko | ||
| 1983–1986 | MVV | 67 | (26) |
| National team | |||
| 1978–1981 | Netherlands | 15 | (6) |
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Dirk "Dick" Jacobus Willem Nanninga (born January 17, 1949 – died July 21, 2015) was a famous Dutch footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder for several clubs in the Netherlands, including BV Veendam, Roda JC, and MVV Maastricht. He also played briefly for a club in Hong Kong. Dick Nanninga is best known for scoring an important goal for the Netherlands in the 1978 FIFA World Cup final.
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Dick Nanninga: A Football Star
Dick Nanninga was a well-known football player from the Netherlands. He was born in Groningen and became famous for his strong attacking skills on the field. He played for different teams and also represented his country in major tournaments.
Playing for Different Clubs
Dick Nanninga started his professional football career in 1973 with BV Veendam. He played there for one season, scoring 15 goals in 31 games. This was a great start to his career.
After Veendam, he moved to Roda JC in 1974. This was where he spent most of his career, playing for eight years until 1982. At Roda JC, Nanninga was a very important player. He scored 107 goals in 225 matches, which is a fantastic record for any footballer.
In 1982, he had a short time playing for Seiko, a club in Hong Kong. After that, he returned to the Netherlands to play for MVV Maastricht from 1983 to 1986. He continued to score goals, adding 26 more in 67 games for MVV.
Playing for the Netherlands
Dick Nanninga also played for the Netherlands national football team. He earned 15 caps, which means he played in 15 international games for his country. During these games, he scored 6 goals.
The 1978 World Cup Goal
One of his most famous moments was during the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina. The Netherlands team made it all the way to the final, where they played against the host country, Argentina.
In that exciting final match, Dick Nanninga scored a crucial goal. He scored the equalizing goal, making the score 1–1 during normal playing time. This goal gave the Netherlands a chance to win the World Cup. However, Argentina eventually won the game 3–1 after extra time. Even though the Netherlands didn't win the trophy, Nanninga's goal is still remembered as a significant moment in World Cup history.
Later Life and Health
After his football career, Dick Nanninga faced some health challenges. In 2012, he went into a coma and woke up five months later. Due to a condition called diabetes, he had to have his left lower leg removed. Later, in 2014, his right lower leg also had to be removed. Dick Nanninga passed away on July 21, 2015. He is remembered as a talented footballer and a hero for his country.
See also
In Spanish: Dick Nanninga para niños
