About Erwin Sparendam
Lived 1934 – 2014 (aged 79). Erwin Sparendam was a Dutch association football player.
Erwin Sparendam (14 November 1934 – 20 September 2014) was a Surinamese professional footballer who played as a right back.
Career Sparendam moved from Robinhood to Dutch club USV Elinkwijk in January 1957. He was one of five Surinamese players to join the club at that time, the others being Humphrey Mijnals, Frank Mijnals, Michel Kruin, and Charley Marbach. Sparendam stated he was not subjected to racism during his playing days, though he did experienced racism in the Netherlands as he grew older. Sparendam also played for Blauw-Wit.
He appeared for Suriname in a friendly match versus the Netherlands in 1960.
After retiring as a player Sparendam became a coach, and managed a number of amateur club sides including Eminent Boys, Faja Lobi and DVSA.
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Who was Erwin Sparendam?
Dutch association football player
When was Erwin Sparendam born?
Erwin Sparendam was born on 14 November 1934 in Paramaribo.
When did Erwin Sparendam die?
Erwin Sparendam died on 20 September 2014 in Netherlands.
What was Erwin Sparendam's occupation?
Erwin Sparendam was an association football player.
What nationality was Erwin Sparendam?
Erwin Sparendam was Dutch.
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