Jan Veenhof facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jan Veenhof | ||
| Date of birth | 28 January 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeuwarden, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1998 | Groningen | ||
| 1998–2000 | Omiya Ardija | 68 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Den Bosch | ||
| 2002–2003 | Tirana | ||
| 2003 | Toronto Lynx | 19 | (1) |
| 2003–2005 | Veendam | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jan Veenhof is a former professional football player from the Netherlands. He was born on January 28, 1969. During his career, he played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Playing Career Highlights
Early Years in the Netherlands
Jan Veenhof started his football journey in his home country, the Netherlands. He began playing with a local team called FC Groningen. He spent many years there, developing his skills as a defender.
Adventures Abroad: Japan, Albania, and Canada
After playing in the Netherlands, Jan Veenhof decided to explore football in other countries. He moved to Japan and joined a team called Omiya Ardija. He played there for three seasons, from 1998 to 2000, showing his defensive strength in 68 games.
After his time in Japan, he had short periods playing for different clubs. He played for FC Den Bosch in the Netherlands and then for KF Tirana in Albania. In 2003, he moved to North America and joined Toronto Lynx, a team in Canada.
Returning to Dutch Football
After his international experiences, Jan Veenhof returned to the Netherlands. He finished his professional playing career with BV Veendam, where he played until 2005.
External Links
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See also
In Spanish: Jan Veenhof para niños
