Gerrit Lagendijk (13 November 1941 – 11 August 2010) was a Dutch professional football player and agent.
 Lagendijk in 1968 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gerrit Lagendijk | ||
| Date of birth | 13 November 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 11 August 2010 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Almelo, Netherlands | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Feyenoord | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ADO | |||
| De Volewijckers | |||
| PEC | |||
| 1968 | Vancouver Royals | 5 | (1) |
| Hermes DVS | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early and personal life
editLagendijk was born in Rotterdam and grew up in Ridderkerk.[1]
Playing career
editLagendijk 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
editAfter 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
editLagendijk died of a heart attack on 11 August 2010, at the age of 68.[1]
References
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