Aad Andriessen Explained

Aad Andriessen
Fullname:Adrianus Andriessen
Birth Date:13 December 1960
Birth Place:Rotterdam, Netherlands
Death Place:Rotterdam, Netherlands
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:Sparta Rotterdam
Years1:1980–1987
Clubs1:Sparta Rotterdam
Caps1:141
Goals1:4
Managerclubs1:ASWH (youth)
Managerclubs11:Sparta '30
Managerclubs12:Excelsior Maassluis
Managerclubs13:VV Nieuwenhoorn
Manageryears14:1997–1998
Managerclubs14:VV Zwaluwen
Managerclubs15:VV Capelle
Manageryears16:2001–2003
Managerclubs16:VV Lyra[1]
Manageryears17:2003–2004
Managerclubs17:VV Heerjansdam[2]
Manageryears18:2004–2007
Managerclubs18:Achilles Veen
Manageryears19:2007–2008
Managerclubs19:SSV '65
Manageryears20:2008–2014?
Managerclubs20:XerxesDZB
Manageryears21:2017–2018
Managerclubs21:VV Zuidland
Manageryears31:2018–20??
Managerclubs31:Sparta Rotterdam (scout)

Adrianus "Aad" Andriessen (13 December 1960 – 4 December 2021) was a Dutch footballer. He played for Sparta Rotterdam as a central defender from 1980 until 1987 when a knee injury forced him to retire. He went on to become a trainer in the regional amateur leagues.

Biography

In 1980, Andriessen made his début for Sparta Rotterdam after he had played in the club's youth. In his third season there, he became central defender for the team. On 2 October 1985, he scored from a penalty against Hamburger SV during a UEFA Cup match which resulted in a victory for Sparta.[3] In 1987, a knee injury forced Andriessen to retire.[4] He made a total of 157 official appearances for Sparta.[5]

Andriessen went on to become a trainer of amateur teams, starting on an ASWH youth team.[6] He worked for Excelsior Maassluis, VV Zwaluwen, VV Capelle, VV Heerjansdam, Achilles Veen among others.[4] He was also active as scout for Sparta.[5]

In 2012, Andriessen suffered a cerebral infarction. He died on 4 December 2021 in Rotterdam, at the age of 60.[3] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aad Andriessen overleden (60). v.v. Lyra.
  2. Web site: Voetbaltrainers die komen en die gaan.... May 25, 2021.
  3. News: Voormalig Sparta-verdediger Aad Andriessen (60) overleden. Former Sparta defender Aad Andriessen (60) passed away. Rijnmond. 7 December 2021. nl.
  4. Web site: Spartaan vreest 't ergste; Aad Andriessen zoekt oplossing intern: 'Zet Van Bueren in defensie'. https://web.archive.org/web/20151126040355/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1038/Rotterdam/article/detail/2140871/2008/01/16/Spartaan-vreest-rsquo-t-ergste-Aad-Andriessen-zoekt-oplossing-intern-lsquo-Zet-Van-Bueren-in-defensie-rsquo.dhtml . Spartan fears the worst; Aad Andriessen is looking for an internal solution: 'Put Van Bueren in defense'. Algemeen Dagblad. 26 November 2015. 16 January 2008. 7 December 2021. nl.
  5. News: Sparta verliest met Aad Andriessen (60) tweede clubicoon in paar dagen tijd. Sparta loses second club icon in a few days with Aad Andriessen (60). Telegraaf. MSN. 7 December 2021. nl.
  6. Web site: Oud jeugdtrainer Aad Andriessen overleden. Former youth trainer Aad Andriessen passed away. ASWH. 15 December 2021. nl.
  7. Web site: Sparta-icoon en oud-trainer SSV'65 Aad Andriessen (60) onverwacht overleden. Sparta icon and former trainer SSV '65 Aad Andriessen (60) died unexpectedly. 7 December 2021. nl. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.