Sander Boschker
Dutch football goalkeeper
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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Born
October 20th, 1918 107 years ago
Died
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Physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics 1935
Born
October 20th, 1891 134 years ago
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October 20th, 2000 25 years ago
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Born
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