Dick Nanninga
Dutch footballer and World Cup participant
Born
1949
76 years ago
Died
July 21st, 2015
10 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional footballer from the Netherlands, played primarily as a striker. Achievements included playing for several clubs, including FC Groningen and Fortuna Sittard. Represented the national team in major tournaments, contributing to the squad's performance in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Accumulated a reputation for his goal-scoring abilities during club and international matches.
Represented the Netherlands in the 1974 FIFA World Cup
Played for FC Groningen and Fortuna Sittard
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