Sherjill MacDonald

Dutch footballer and forward

Sherjill MacDonald - Dutch footballer and forward
Born

November 20th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A professional footballer played as a forward, starting his career at Ajax Amsterdam before moving to several clubs including FC Groningen and Heracles Almelo. Contributed to various teams in the Eredivisie, demonstrating skills in both scoring and assisting goals. Later played in lower divisions and abroad, finishing his career in Indonesia after a period with Persik Kediri.

Started career at Ajax Amsterdam

Played for Heracles Almelo in Eredivisie

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