Johan de Kock
Dutch footballer and defender
Born
October 25th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional footballer who played primarily as a defender. Began his career at FC Groningen and later joined PSV Eindhoven, where he contributed to winning multiple league titles. Also had a significant spell at ADO Den Haag. Represented the Netherlands national team, earning caps and participating in international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship.
Played at FC Groningen
Won league titles with PSV Eindhoven
Represented the Netherlands national team
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