Henk Groot

Hendrik "Henk" Groot (born 22 April 1938[1]) is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a striker and attacking midfielder. Groot made his professional debut on 23 August 1959 in a 3–0 win of Ajax Amsterdam against NAC Breda. He also played for Feyenoord. He was born in Zaandijk. He is related to current player Kick Groot.

Henk Groot
Henk Groot in 1965
Personal information
Full name Hendrik Groot
Date of birth (1938-04-22) 22 April 1938
Place of birth Zaandijk, Netherlands
Playing position(s) Striker
Youth career
FC Zaandijk
IJVV Stormvogels
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1959–1963 Ajax Amsterdam 124 (116)
1963–1965 Feijenoord 54 (34)
1965–1969 Ajax Amsterdam 101 (46)
Total 279 (196)
National team
1960–1969 Netherlands 39 (12)
Teams managed
1969–1973 Ajax Amsterdam (scout)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Honours

Club

Ajax
Feyenoord

Individual

Topscorer of the Eredivisie

There are mildly differing numbers out there with regards to the number of matches and goals.

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References

  1. Henk Groot 75 jaar Archived 2013-06-15 at the Wayback Machine, Ajax.nl, Retrieved 28 May 2013 (Dutch)
Groot with family in 1967


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