Henny Meijer facts for kids
Henny Meijer, Frank Stapleton and Jan Sorensen (1987)
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Henny Ingemar Meijer | ||
| Date of birth | 17 February 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Paramaribo, Suriname | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1984 | Telstar | 32 | (20) |
| 1984–1985 | Volendam | 33 | (9) |
| 1985–1987 | Roda JC | 65 | (27) |
| 1987–1988 | Ajax | 26 | (11) |
| 1988–1993 | Groningen | 146 | (49) |
| 1993 | Verdy Kawasaki | 11 | (2) |
| 1993–1994 | Cambuur | 25 | (8) |
| 1994–1995 | Heerenveen | 13 | (2) |
| 1996 | De Graafschap | 20 | (5) |
| 1996–1998 | Veendam | 49 | (17) |
| Total | 420 | (150) | |
| International career | |||
| 1987 | Netherlands | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Henny Ingemar Meijer was a Dutch football player born on February 17, 1962. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main goal-scorers for his team. Henny was born in Paramaribo, a city in Suriname. He is well-known for making history by scoring the very first goal in Japan's top football league, the J1 League. This happened on May 15, 1993, during a game against Yokohama Marinos.
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Henny Meijer's Football Journey
Henny Meijer had a long and exciting career playing for many different football clubs. He started his professional journey in the Netherlands and later played in Japan.
Early Career in the Netherlands
Henny began his professional football career in the Netherlands. He first played for Telstar in the 1983-1984 season. After that, he moved to Volendam for the 1984-1985 season.
Playing for Roda JC
From 1985 to 1987, Henny played for Roda JC. During his time there, he scored many goals, showing he was a strong forward.
Time at AFC Ajax
In the 1987-1988 season, Henny joined one of the biggest clubs in the Netherlands, Ajax. Playing for Ajax was a big step in his career.
Years with FC Groningen
Henny spent a significant part of his career, from 1988 to 1993, playing for Groningen. He was a key player for them, scoring many goals over these five seasons.
Adventures in Japan: J1 League History
In 1993, Henny Meijer moved to Japan to play for Verdy Kawasaki. This was a very special time because he became part of football history.
Scoring the First J1 League Goal
On May 15, 1993, Henny Meijer scored the first-ever goal in the newly formed J1 League. This was a huge moment for Japanese football and made him famous in the league's history.
Return to Dutch Football
After his time in Japan, Henny returned to the Netherlands. He continued to play for several clubs.
Later Clubs in the Netherlands
Henny played for Cambuur in the 1993-1994 season. He then moved to Heerenveen for the 1994-1995 season. Later, he played for De Graafschap in 1995-1996. His last club was Veendam, where he played from 1996 to 1998 before ending his professional career.
International Appearance
Henny Meijer also had the chance to play for his country. He played one game for the Netherlands national team in 1987.
Achievements and Awards
During his career, Henny Meijer won some important titles.
- J1 League Champion: 1993
- J.League Cup Winner: 1993
These wins show that he was part of successful teams, especially during his time in Japan.
Images for kids
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Henny Meijer, Frank Stapleton and Jan Sorensen (1987)
External Links
- Henny Meijer at Wereld van Oranje
- Henny Meijer at J.League Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Henny Meijer para niños
