Piet Fransen
Dutch footballer with international caps
Born
1936
90 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional footballer played as a midfielder. Represented clubs including Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, contributing to multiple league titles. Achieved recognition at the international level with the national team, earning several caps during the 1950s. Retired from professional play and later engaged in youth coaching and football administration.
Played for Ajax and PSV Eindhoven
Represented the Netherlands national team
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