Sander Boschker

Dutch football goalkeeper

Sander Boschker - Dutch football goalkeeper
Born

October 20th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Played the majority of his career as a goalkeeper for FC Twente from 1988 to 2009. Made 412 appearances for the club, consistently demonstrating solid performances. Represented the Netherlands national team, earning a cap during his international career. Concluded his playing days with a short stint at AFC Ajax.

Made 412 appearances for FC Twente

Earned a cap for the Netherlands national team

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