Maurice van Ham
Dutch footballer (born 1966)
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Maurice van Ham (born 25 April 1966) is a Dutch former footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 April 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Netherlands | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1989 | AZ | 51 | (3) |
| 1990–1997 | KSK Beveren | 125 | (12) |
| 1995–1996 | → PAOK (loan) | 37 | (8) |
| 1997–1999 | Charleroi | 46 | (3) |
| 1999–2002 | Wiltz | ||
| 2002–2004 | AFC '34 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Van Ham was born in 1966 in the Netherlands. He is a native of North Holland, the Netherlands.[1]
Career
Van Ham started his career with Dutch side AZ. He was regarded as a fan favorite while playing for the club.[2] In 1990, he signed for Belgian side KSK Beveren. In 1995, he was sent on loan to Greek side PAOK. In 1997, he signed for Belgian side Charleroi. In 1999, he signed for Luxembourgish side Wiltz. In 2002, he signed for Dutch side AFC '34.
Personal life
Van Ham was nicknamed the "white Brazilian" by Netherlands international Johan Boskamp. He is the cousin of Netherlands international Jaap Stam.[3]