Piet Fransen

Dutch footballer with international caps

Piet Fransen - Dutch footballer with international caps
Born

1936
89 years ago

Died

August 2nd, 2015
10 years ago — 79 years old

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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