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Klaas Bakker (1954)
Bakker in 1954.

Klaas Bakker was a talented Dutch football player born on April 22, 1926, in Amsterdam. He was known for playing in the midfield and as a striker, scoring goals for his teams. He played football for many years before he passed away on January 7, 2016, at the age of 89.

Who Was Klaas Bakker?

Klaas Bakker was a professional footballer from the Netherlands. He played in a time when football was becoming very popular. He was known for his skills on the field, especially his ability to play in different attacking positions.

Early Football Days

Bakker started his football career with a team called De Volewijckers. He played for them from 1943 to 1951. During these years, he developed his skills and became a well-known player in Dutch football.

Playing for Ajax

After his time with De Volewijckers, Klaas Bakker joined one of the biggest football clubs in the Netherlands, Ajax. He played for Ajax until 1957. Playing for a famous club like Ajax showed how good he was as a footballer. He was an important part of the team during his years there.

Klaas Bakker spent his life in the Netherlands. He was born in Amsterdam and later passed away in Amstelveen.

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