Piet Velthuizen

Dutch footballer and goalkeeper

Piet Velthuizen - Dutch footballer and goalkeeper
Born

November 3rd, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A footballer with a career primarily as a goalkeeper, played for several clubs in the Netherlands and abroad. Started professional career at Vitesse in 2004, showcasing skills in various matches. Also played for other teams including Utrecht, and had a stint in the Spanish leagues. Represented the Netherlands at youth international levels, demonstrating significant potential in the sport.

Played for Vitesse in the Eredivisie

Competed in La Liga with Real Valladolid

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