André Oostrom
Dutch footballer (1952–2025)
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André Oostrom (17 October 1952 – 23 August 2025) was a Dutch professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Active in both the Netherlands and North America, Oostrom made nearly 300 career league appearances.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 October 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Utrecht, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 23 August 2025 (aged 72) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1977 | FC Utrecht | 95 | (2) |
| 1977–1979 | VVV-Venlo | 50 | (1) |
| 1980–1982 | Edmonton Drillers | 62 | (3) |
| 1980–1982 | Edmonton Drillers (indoor) | 31 | (16) |
| 1983 | Toronto Nationals | ||
| 1982–1986 | Go Ahead Eagles | 87 | (1) |
| Total | 294 | (7) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Utrecht, Oostrom began his professional career with his hometown club of FC Utrecht in 1974. Oostrom moved to VVV-Venlo in 1977, before moving to the North American Soccer League in 1980, to play with the Edmonton Drillers. In 1983, he played with the Toronto Nationals of the Canadian Professional Soccer League.[1] In 1983, Oostrom returned to the Netherlands, playing with the Go Ahead Eagles until 1986.
Death
Oostrom died after a short illness on 23 August 2025, at the age of 72.[2]
