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Gerben Hofma
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Germ Hofma (1951)
Personal information
Date of birth (1925-04-19)19 April 1925
Place of birth Sittard, Netherlands
Date of death 14 October 2018(2018-10-14) (aged 93)
Playing position Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1940–1945 DIO Oosterwolde - (-)
1945–1955 Heerenveen - (-)
1957 Heerenveen - (-)
National team
1950 Netherlands 2 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Gerben 'Germ' Hofma was a Dutch football player. He was born on April 19, 1925, and passed away on October 14, 2018. Germ Hofma was known for playing as a striker, which is a player whose main job is to score goals. He played for several teams during his career in the 1940s and 1950s. His most famous time was spent playing for Heerenveen.

Who Was Germ Hofma?

Germ Hofma was a talented football player from the Netherlands. He was born in a town called Sittard. He became well-known for his skills on the football field. He played during a time when football was becoming very popular.

Early Life and Club Career

Germ Hofma started his football journey in 1940. His first club was DIO Oosterwolde. He played there for about five years until 1945. After that, he joined Heerenveen, which became his main team.

He played for Heerenveen for a long time, from 1945 to 1955. This was a very important part of his career. Later, he returned to Heerenveen for a short period in 1957. As a striker, his role was to lead the attack and score goals for his team.

Playing for the Netherlands

Germ Hofma's talent was also recognized at a national level. In 1950, he was chosen to play for the Netherlands national team. This is a big honor for any football player. He played in two international matches for his country. Representing your country in sports is a dream for many athletes.

His Legacy

Germ Hofma is remembered as an important player from his era. He was part of the football history of the Netherlands. His time at Heerenveen made him a notable figure in Dutch football. He passed away at the age of 93.

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