Tonny van der Linden facts for kids
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Tonny van der Linden (1957)
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Anthonie van der Linden | ||
| Date of birth | 29 November 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Zuilen, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 23 June 2017 (aged 84) | ||
| Place of death | Vianen, Netherlands | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1954–1967 | DOS | 456 | (208) |
| 1967–1970 | Elinkwijk | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1957–1963 | Netherlands | 24 | (17) |
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Anthonie "Tonny" van der Linden (born November 29, 1932 – died June 23, 2017) was a famous Dutch football player. He was a forward, which means he played in the front of the team to score goals. Tonny played for two big clubs in the Eredivisie, which is the top football league in the Netherlands: DOS and Elinkwijk.
In 1958, he helped his team, DOS, win the Eredivisie title. This was a huge achievement! Tonny also played for the Netherlands national team. Between 1957 and 1963, he played 24 games for his country and scored 17 goals. Tonny van der Linden passed away on June 23, 2017, when he was 84 years old.
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Tonny van der Linden: A Football Star
Tonny van der Linden was known for his amazing goal-scoring skills. He was a very important player for his teams. His career showed how much talent and hard work he put into the sport.
Playing for DOS
Tonny spent most of his career with the club DOS. He joined them in 1954. For 13 years, until 1967, he was a key player for DOS. During this time, he played in 456 games. He scored an incredible 208 goals for the club. This made him one of the top scorers in Dutch football history.
Winning the Eredivisie Title
The biggest moment for Tonny with DOS was in the 1957–58 season. His team won the Eredivisie title. This is the highest award a club can win in Dutch football. It was a very exciting time for the team and their fans.
Playing for the Netherlands National Team
Tonny also had a successful international career. He played for the Netherlands from 1957 to 1963. He played in 24 matches for his country. He scored 17 goals, which is a great number for a national team player. He was a true star for his country.
His Later Career
After leaving DOS in 1967, Tonny moved to another club called Elinkwijk. He played there until 1970. He continued to show his skills on the field.
Achievements and Legacy
Tonny van der Linden is remembered as one of the best Dutch forwards of his time. His ability to score goals made him a legend. He left a lasting mark on Dutch football.
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See also
In Spanish: Tonny van der Linden para niños
