About Eric Willaarts
Born 1961. Eric Willaarts is a Dutch association football player.
Erik Willaarts (born 25 August 1961 in Woudenberg) is a Dutch retired footballer.
Career Willaarts shot to fame when he scored a remarkable 25 goals for FC Utrecht in the 1986-87 Eredivisie season, after only having joined them from a sixth-tier amateur side at the start of that season. He finished runner-up to the great Marco van Basten in that season's top goalscorers list which earned him a move to German Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach. He scored a club record 5 hattricks for Utrecht.
He later played for Dordrecht’90 and SVV/Dordrecht’90 and Go Ahead Eagles but injuries cut short his career.
Personal life Willaarts is an uncle of Ricky van Wolfswinkel, who played for clubs in Portugal, France en England. After retiring is as a player, Willaarts became a kitchen salesman.
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Who is Eric Willaarts?
Dutch football player
When was Eric Willaarts born?
Eric Willaarts was born on 25 August 1961 in Woudenberg.
What is Eric Willaarts's occupation?
Eric Willaarts is an association football player.
What nationality is Eric Willaarts?
Eric Willaarts is Dutch.
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