Kees Kwakman
Dutch former professional footballer (born 1983)
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Kees Kwakman (born 10 June 1983) is a Dutch retired professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Between 2004 and 2018, he played for FC Volendam, Groningen, RBC Roosendaal, NAC Breda, FC Augsburg and Bidvest Wits.[1][2][3]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 June 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Purmerend, Netherlands | ||
| Positions | |||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–2003 | RKAV Volendam | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2006 | FC Volendam | 69 | (10) |
| 2006–2008 | RBC Roosendaal | 70 | (12) |
| 2008–2010 | NAC Breda | 69 | (9) |
| 2010–2011 | FC Augsburg | 20 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Groningen | 47 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | NAC Breda | 28 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Bidvest Wits | 18 | (2) |
| 2015–2018 | FC Volendam | 61 | (12) |
| Total | 382 | (37) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
In July 2014 Kwakman signed a one-year deal with South African club Bidvest Wits, with a one-year option to renew.[4]
Personal life
Kwakman survived the Volendam New Year's fire in 2001, spending nine days in hospital with second-degree burns to his hands and neck.[5]
In the summer of 2018, Kwakman retired from football and became a pundit with Fox Sports Eredivisie.[6]
Kees' father, Wim Kwakman, played 259 games for FC Volendam (scoring 33 goals) between 1969 and 1984.[7]
