Willem Boerdam (2 November 1883 – 9 December 1966) was a Dutch footballer. He was part of the Netherlands national football team, playing 2 matches.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1883 -11-02)2 November 1883 | ||
Place of birth | Vlaardingen | ||
Date of death | 9 December 1966(1966-12-09) (aged 83) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1908–1921 | Sparta | ||
National team | |||
1909–1920 | Netherlands | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
An agile and stocky technician, he was nicknamed Willem de Springer (Willem the Jumper) because of his athletic footballing style.[1] He played the majority of his career for Sparta.
He played his first match on 25 April 1909.[2] He was part of the Dutch team at the 1908 Summer Olympics, but because he did not play he didn't get a bronze medal.[3]
Netherlands football squad – 1908 Summer Olympics – Bronze medalists | ||
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