Piet Ouderland facts for kids
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Ouderland in August 1959
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Pieter Ouderland | ||
| Date of birth | 17 March 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 3 September 2017 (aged 84) | ||
| Place of death | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Playing position | Forward, defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1950–1955 | OVVO Amsterdam | ? | (?) |
| 1955–1964 | Ajax | 220 | (20) |
| 1964–1967 | FC Zaanstreek | ? | (?) |
| 1967–1968 | AZ '67 | 30 | (5) |
| 1968–1969 | ZFC | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1962–1963 | Netherlands | 7 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1969–1971 | AZ '67 (assistant) | ||
| 1971–1976 | AFC | ||
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Piet Ouderland (born March 17, 1933 – died September 3, 2017) was a famous Dutch athlete. He was special because he played two different sports at the highest level. Piet was a talented footballer and a skilled basketball player.
He is known for being the first person from the Netherlands to play for the national teams in both football and basketball. This is a very rare and impressive achievement!
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A Star in Two Sports
Piet Ouderland was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. From a young age, he showed great talent in sports. He became a professional athlete, playing football and basketball at the same time. This was unusual, as most athletes focus on just one sport.
Football Career
Piet Ouderland was a forward, meaning he played in an attacking position in football. He was known for his speed and scoring ability.
Playing for Ajax
Piet played for the famous Dutch football club Ajax from 1955 to 1964. During his time there, he played in 261 matches. He scored 20 goals for the club. Playing so many games made him a member of the "Club van 100" at Ajax. This club is for players who have played over 100 official matches for Ajax.
After leaving Ajax, he also played for other clubs like FC Zaanstreek and AZ '67.
National Team Football
Piet Ouderland also represented his country in football. He played for the Netherlands national team seven times. These matches took place between 1962 and 1963. Playing for your national team is a huge honor for any athlete.
Basketball Career
Besides football, Piet Ouderland was also a top basketball player. He played for the Dutch national basketball team. This made him truly unique. It's very rare for someone to reach the national level in two different major sports.
A Unique Achievement
Piet Ouderland's career shows what can happen with hard work and natural talent. He proved that it's possible to excel in more than one field. His story is an inspiration for young athletes. He is remembered as a pioneer in Dutch sports history.
