Sije Visser (born 27 August 1950) is a Dutch former professional footballer and sports administrator. Known for his hard working defensive play, he remains the record appearance holder at Eredivisie club NEC Nijmegen, playing 440 games over fifteen seasons.

Sije Visser

Visser (right) tackling Wim Jansen (1978)
Personal information
Full name	Sije Visser
Date of birth	(1950-08-27) 27 August 1950 (age 71)
Place of birth	Menaldum, Netherlands
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1967–1971	Hermes DVS	69	(3)
1971–1986	NEC Nijmegen	440	(21)
Total		519	(24)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Menaldum, a village in Friesland, Visser started his career at semi-professional club Hermes DVS in Schiedam, where he played primarily as a left-back, until 1971, when he signed his first professional contract at NEC Nijmegen, then playing in the Eredivisie, the top flight of Dutch football. He spent fifteen seasons with the club, becoming the all-time record appearance maker. After his retirement in 1986, he became a board member at the club, and also worked in the scouting department. He resigned from his position in 2014, in the wake of the club's relegation from the top flight.[1]

After retirement he also worked as a tax adviser.

After retirement

In April 2017 a documentary about Visser's career with NEC was broadcast by FOX Sports, called Een Leven Lang NEC (A lifetime of NEC). In September 2021, a crowdfunding campaign was set up by NEC supporters to erect a statue of Visser, as well as record goalscorer Frans Janssen, outside the Goffertstadion.[2]

Honours

NEC

• Eerste Divisie - 1974-75

External links

• Sije Visser at WorldFootball.net

References