Kees Krijgh
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Cornelus Krijgh (born February 13, 1950 in 's-Hertogenbosch) is a retired professional football
player. He was usually fielded as defender
.
Krijgh started playing football with his local team BVV. His professional career took off with NEC Nijmegen, where he would stay one season. In the next two years, Krijgh played for De Graafschap
and FC Den Bosch. In 1972
, Krijgh signed with PSV Eindhoven, where he would spend most of his career. Highlight during this period was the final
of the UEFA Cup
in 1978, in which PSV defeated French
side SC Bastia
. In 1979, Krijgh went to Cercle Brugge, a Belgian
team that just had won promotion to first division. After two seasons in Belgium, Krijgh chose Willem II Tilburg
as his last team.
Krijgh appeared twice in his national colours
. He made his debut on October 15, 1975, in a 3-0 home win against Poland
. His was capped a second time against Italy
.
His uncle, also nicknamed Kees Krijgh (real name: Cornelis Krijgh), was also a Dutch footballer.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player. He was usually fielded as defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Krijgh started playing football with his local team BVV. His professional career took off with NEC Nijmegen, where he would stay one season. In the next two years, Krijgh played for De Graafschap
De Graafschap
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000...
and FC Den Bosch. In 1972
Eredivisie 1972-73
The Eredivisie is a football league in the Netherlands. In the 1972/1973 season it was contested by 18 teams. Ajax won the championship.-League standings:1 Winners KNVB Cup. 2 Clubs participating in the Intertoto Cup 1973....
, Krijgh signed with PSV Eindhoven, where he would spend most of his career. Highlight during this period was the final
1978 UEFA Cup Final
The 1978 UEFA Cup Final was a football match played on 26 April 1978 and 9 May 1978 between PSV Eindhoven of Netherlands and SC Bastia of France. PSV Eindhoven won the two matches 3–0 on aggregate.-First leg:-Second leg:...
of the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
in 1978, in which PSV defeated French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
side SC Bastia
SC Bastia
Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
. In 1979, Krijgh went to Cercle Brugge, a Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
team that just had won promotion to first division. After two seasons in Belgium, Krijgh chose Willem II Tilburg
Willem II Tilburg
Willem II , also known as Willem II Tilburg, is a football club based in Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands. The team was founded on 12 August 1896 as Tilburgia...
as his last team.
Krijgh appeared twice in his national colours
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
. He made his debut on October 15, 1975, in a 3-0 home win against Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
. His was capped a second time against Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
.
His uncle, also nicknamed Kees Krijgh (real name: Cornelis Krijgh), was also a Dutch footballer.