Frits Soetekouw facts for kids
Soetekouw in August 1968
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 16 June 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 3 May 2019 (aged 80) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1961–1963 | De Volewijckers | 57 | (5) |
| 1963–1964 | Heracles | 13 | (0) |
| 1964–1967 | Ajax | 86 | (2) |
| 1967–1968 | Eindhoven | 32 | (0) |
| 1968–1971 | DWS | 88 | (0) |
| Total | 276 | (7) | |
| National team | |||
| 1962 | Netherlands | 1 | (0) |
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Frits Soetekouw (born June 16, 1938 – died May 3, 2019) was a Dutch footballer. He was born in Amsterdam, a famous city in the Netherlands. Frits was known for playing as a defender, which is a player who helps protect their team's goal.
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Frits Soetekouw's Football Journey
Frits Soetekouw played professional football for ten years, from 1961 to 1971. He was a strong defender who helped his teams stop opponents from scoring goals. He played for several well-known Dutch clubs during his career.
Playing for Top Clubs
Frits started his career at De Volewijckers. After that, he moved to Heracles. His talent then led him to play for some of the biggest clubs in the Netherlands. These included Ajax, Eindhoven, and DWS. Playing for these teams meant he was part of many important matches.
Captain of Ajax
One of the most special parts of Frits's career was when he became the captain of Ajax. This was a very short time, but it included a famous game. He led the team in a big 5–1 win against Liverpool in 1966. Being a captain means you are a leader on the field, guiding your teammates.
Playing for His Country
Frits Soetekouw also had the honor of playing for his country. He appeared once for the Netherlands national team in 1962. Representing your country in football is a huge achievement for any player.
Later Life
Frits Soetekouw passed away on May 3, 2019. He was 80 years old. He is remembered as a dedicated defender who played an important role for several Dutch football clubs.
