Clyde Wijnhard
Clyde Wijnhard (born 1 November 1973 in Paramaribo, Suriname) is a former Dutch professional football player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 November 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Paramaribo, Suriname | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1994 | FC Groningen | 28 | (14) |
| 1995–1997 | RKC Waalwijk | 12 | (4) |
| 1997–1998 | Willem II | 29 | (14) |
| 1998–1999 | Leeds United | 18 | (3) |
| 1999–2002 | Huddersfield Town | 63 | (16) |
| 2002 | Preston North End | 6 | (3) |
| 2002–2004 | Oldham Athletic | 26 | (10) |
| 2004–2006 | Darlington | 39 | (15) |
| 2005–2006 | → Macclesfield Town (loan) | 12 | (6) |
| 2006 | Macclesfield Town | 8 | (2) |
| 2006 | Brentford | 7 | (0) |
| Total | 248 | (87) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
In a career spanning over ten years, Wijnhard played for Ajax Amsterdam, Groningen, Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Preston North End, Oldham Athletic, RKC Waalwijk, Willem II, S.C. Beira-Mar, Macclesfield Town, Darlington and Brentford.[1][2]
Wijnhard appeared for Bramham FC of the Harrogate and District Association Football League, who he joined in the summer of 2006. As of the 2009/2010 season Wijnhard played for Shadwell United in the Yorkshire Old Boys League (now Yorkshire Amateur League).[3] He has also appeared again for Leeds United albeit in Masters Football alongside Darren Huckerby.
On 6 September 2009, Wijnhard guest-starred for the Aston Villa Old Stars in a charity match against Solihull Consultants & GP's at Solihull Moors' ground. He scored in the 8–1 victory.
Clyde ran an eco-friendly lighting company until 2013.[4]
He also helps young Dutch footballers gain trials at English clubs.[5]
References
- "Clyde Wijnhard". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- "Brentford | News | Latest News | Latest News | LEROY REPORTS TWO SIGNINGS". world.brentfordfc.co.uk. 25 September 2006. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- "Leeds United: My Whites playing days – Wijnhard INTERVIEW". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- "Green Tree Energy Solutions Limited in companiesintheuk.co.uk register". Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- "Whatever Happened To Clyde Wijnhard?". Whatever Happened To... Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2011.