Wim Anderiesen Jr. facts for kids
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Anderiesen in August 1964
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gerardus Willem Anderiesen Jr. | ||
| Date of birth | 2 September 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 27 January 2017 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Heerhugowaard, Netherlands | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1951–1961 | Ajax | 177 | (1) |
| 1961–1965 | Holland Sport | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gerardus Willem "Wim" Anderiesen Jr. (born September 2, 1931 – died January 27, 2017) was a Dutch football player. He played as a defender. He was active from the early 1950s to the mid-1960s.
Wim Anderiesen Jr. played for Ajax from 1951 to 1961. He played 177 games for the team. Later, he also played for Holland Sport.
Playing for Clubs
Wim Anderiesen Jr. was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His father, also named Wim Anderiesen, was a famous football player too.
Anderiesen Jr. played for Ajax for 10 years. He played 177 official matches for their main team. This puts him among the top players in the club's history. He helped Ajax win two league titles. After leaving Ajax, he played for SHS and Holland Sport for a few seasons.
About His Life
In May 1945, a difficult event happened to Anderiesen. He was in Amsterdam celebrating the end of World War II. During the celebrations, German soldiers fired into the crowd. Wim Anderiesen Jr. was shot in the back during this event.
He was also one of the people who helped start the union for Dutch football players. This union helps players with their rights.
His father, Wim Anderiesen, was also a well-known player. He played for Ajax and played 46 games for the Netherlands national football team.
Wim Anderiesen Jr. passed away on January 27, 2017. He was 85 years old and died in Heerhugowaard.
