Freek Schipper Explained

Freek Schipper
Fullname:Frederik Pieter Schipper
Birth Date:25 October 1983
Birth Place:Netherlands
Height:1.82 m
Position:Defensive midfielder
Youthyears1:1990–2001
Youthclubs1:Sparta Rotterdam
Years1:2007–2008
Clubs1:Mutual
Years2:2008–2023
Clubs2:HKFC
Caps2:241
Goals2:41
Club-Update:7 May 2023

Frederik Pieter "Freek" Schipper (born 25 October 1983) is a former Dutch professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.[1] [2]

Club career

HKFC

In July 2008, Freek joined HKFC from Mutual.

On 4 September 2022, Freek made his 250th appearance for the club following a 1–0 victory over Sham Shui Po.

On 7 May 2023, Freek announced his retirement from professional football aged 39 following a 2–1 victory over Southern, marking an end to a 15-year stay at HKFC.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: De Nederlandse student die een grote meneer werd in het Hongkongse voetbal. The Dutch student who became a great man in Hong Kong football. 7 February 2021. 5 September 2021. vi.nl. Dutch.
  2. Web site: Profile. 5 September 2021. Hong Kong Football Association.