Jan-Arie van der Heijden
Dutch footballer with a club career
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Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional footballer who primarily played as a defender. Started the career at FC Twente, making a significant contribution to the team's defense. Transferred to SC Heerenveen, where played in the Eredivisie and gained further experience in top-level football. Later, joined the top-tier club Vitesse, further establishing a reputation in the league. Concluded the playing career after a tenure at FC Volendam, leaving a legacy within Dutch football.
Played for FC Twente in Eredivisie
Competed with SC Heerenveen
Defended for Vitesse
Concluded career at FC Volendam
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