Ger Lagendijk Explained

Ger Lagendijk
Fullname:Gerrit Lagendijk
Birth Date:13 November 1941
Birth Place:Rotterdam, Netherlands
Death Place:Almelo, Netherlands
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Feyenoord
Clubs1:ADO
Clubs2:De Volewijckers
Clubs3:PEC
Years4:1968
Clubs4:Vancouver Royals
Caps4:5
Goals4:1
Clubs5:Hermes DVS

Gerrit Lagendijk (13 November 1941 – 11 August 2010) was a Dutch professional football player and agent.

Early and personal life

Lagendijk was born in Rotterdam and grew up in Ridderkerk.[1]

Playing career

Lagendijk began his career with the youth team of Feyenoord.[1] He later played senior football with ADO, De Volewijckers and PEC.[1]

He spent the 1968 season in the North American Soccer League with the Vancouver Royals, scoring one goal in five appearances.[2]

He finished his career with Hermes DVS.[1]

Agent

After retiring as a player, Lagendijk initially worked in insurance and as an arbitrator for the VVCS football association.[1]

Lagendijk worked as a football agent and represented a number of players, including Ronald Koeman, Erwin Koeman, Hans van Breukelen, Adri van Tiggelen, John Bosman and Ernie Brandts.[1]

Death

Lagendijk died of a heart attack on 11 August 2010, at the age of 68.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: De netste voetbalmakelaar van Nederland. 30 August 2010. 31 May 2018. Peter de Waard. Dutch. De Volkskrant.
  2. Web site: Profile. 31 May 2018. NASL Jerseys.