Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink
Footballer, PSV Eindhoven striker
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Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional footballer played primarily as a striker. Achieved significant success in the Netherlands and abroad. Played for PSV Eindhoven and won multiple Eredivisie titles. Competed in the UEFA Champions League and reached the quarter-finals. Played for the Dutch national team and participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Scored over 50 goals for PSV Eindhoven
Won Eredivisie titles with PSV Eindhoven
Represented the Netherlands in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
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