Kees Krijgh

Cornelus "Kees" Krijgh (born 13 February 1950) is Dutch retired professional football player. He was usually fielded as defender.

Kees Krijgh
Personal information
Full name Cornelus Krijgh
Date of birth (1950-02-13) February 13, 1950
Place of birth 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Playing position(s) Defender
Youth career
BVV
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1970 NEC 23 (0)
1970–1971 De Graafschap
1971–1972 FC Den Bosch 32 (0)
1972–1979 PSV 209 (7)
1979–1981 Cercle Brugge 61 (4)
1981–1984 Willem II 63 (2)
National team
1975 Netherlands 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 June 2008
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20 June 2008

Krijgh started playing football with his local team BVV. His professional career took off with NEC, where he would stay one season. In the next two years, Krijgh played for De Graafschap and FC Den Bosch. In 1972, Krijgh signed with PSV Eindhoven, where he would spend most of his career. Highlight during this period was the final of the UEFA Cup in 1978, in which PSV defeated French side SC Bastia. In 1979, Krijgh went to Cercle Brugge, a Belgian team that just had won promotion to first division. After two seasons in Belgium, Krijgh chose Willem II Tilburg as his last team.

Krijgh appeared twice in his national colours. He made his debut on October 15, 1975, in a 3-0 home win against Poland. His was capped a second time against Italy.

His uncle, also nicknamed Kees Krijgh (real name: Cornelis Krijgh)', was also a Dutch footballer.


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