Kees Krijgh
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Cornelus Krijgh | ||
Date of birth | 13 February 1950 | ||
Place of birth | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
BVV | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1969–1970 | NEC | 23 | (0) |
1970–1971 | De Graafschap | ||
1971–1972 | FC Den Bosch | 32 | (0) |
1972–1979 | PSV | 209 | (7) |
1979–1981 | Cercle Brugge | 61 | (4) |
1981–1984 | Willem II | 63 | (2) |
International career‡ | |||
1975 | Netherlands | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 June 2008 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 June 2008 |
Cornelus "Kees" Krijgh (born 13 February 1950) is Dutch retired professional football player. He was usually fielded as defender.
Krijgh started playing football with his local team BVV. His professional career took off with NEC, where he would stay one season. In the next two years, Krijgh played for De Graafschap and FC Den Bosch. In 1972, Krijgh signed with PSV Eindhoven, where he would spend most of his career. Highlight during this period was the final of the UEFA Cup in 1978, in which PSV defeated French side SC Bastia. In 1979, Krijgh went to Cercle Brugge, a Belgian team that just had won promotion to first division. After two seasons in Belgium, Krijgh chose Willem II Tilburg as his last team.
Krijgh appeared twice in his national colours. He made his debut on 15 October 1975 in a 3-0 home win against Poland. His was capped a second time against Italy.
His uncle, also nicknamed Kees Krijgh (real name: Cornelis Krijgh)', was also a Dutch footballer.
External links
[edit]- Kees Krijgh player info at NECfan.nl (in Dutch)
- Kees Krijgh player info at Cerclemuseum.be (in Dutch)