Jan Keizer

Footballer and Referee in the Netherlands

Jan Keizer - Footballer and Referee in the Netherlands
Born

October 6th, 1940
84 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Competed as a professional footballer and later served as a referee in the Netherlands. Played primarily as a defender for FC Groningen, participating in the Eredivisie during the 1960s. Transitioned into officiating and became recognized for refereeing multiple high-stakes matches in Dutch football.

Played for FC Groningen in the Eredivisie

Refereed matches in the Dutch football league

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