Dutch football player (1926–1989)
Louis Overbeeke|
Date of birth |
(1926-09-06) 6 September 1926 (age 98) |
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Place of birth |
Hoogerheide, Netherlands |
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Date of death |
8 July 1989(1989-07-08) (aged 62) |
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Position(s) |
Forward |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1945–1951 |
METO |
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1951–1954 |
DOSKO |
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1954–1961 |
NAC |
162 |
(63) |
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1961–1965 |
METO |
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1953–1954 |
Netherlands |
3 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Louis Overbeeke (6 September 1926 – 8 July 1989) was a Dutch footballer who played as a forward. He gained 3 caps for the Netherlands national team.
Career
Born in Hoogerheide, Overbeeke played mainly for DOSKO and NAC, beside his hometown club METO. As a player, he was renowned for his a quick movements and powerful strike.[1] He gained 3 caps for the Netherlands national team.[2] During his time at NAC, he won the Eerste Klasse A in the 1954–55 season. He was a prolific scorer for NAC, and provided many assists to another NAC legend Leo Canjels.[2]
Personal life
At the time of his retirement in 1961, Overbeeke took over his family business, a gas station and a taxi stand.[1] He died on 7 July 1989 at age 58.[1]
Honours
NAC[3]
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