Ad van de Wiel (born 1 August 1959) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a forward for Willem II, Belgian club KFC Turnhout, RKC, Den Bosch and FC Volendam. He was the top scorer in the 1987–88 Eerste Divisie season, with 34 goals. Outside of football, van de Wiel was known for his love of gambling and women, and he received a three-month prison sentence after stabbing a love rival. A biography about him was published in 2015.[1][2]

Ad van de Wiel
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-08-01) 1 August 1959 (age 65)
Place of birth Den Bosch, Netherlands
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Willem II
Turnhout
RKC Waalwijk
1990 Den Bosch 15 (5)
1991 FC Volendam 8 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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  1. ^ "Oud-profvoetballer Ad van de Wiel krijgt zijn boek" (in Dutch). Brabants Dagblad. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Kees Klijn schreef boek over legendarische RKC-speler Ad van de Wiel" (in Dutch). De Waalwijker. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
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