About Folkert Velten
Born 1964. Folkert Velten is a Dutch association football player and association football coach.
Folkert Velten (born 25 August 1964) is a Dutch former professional football player and coach. A forward, he spent most of his career with Heracles Almelo.
Career After playing amateur football for Enter Vooruit, he turned professional at the age of 23 after signing with Heracles Almelo. He had previously been offered a contract by the club at the age of 18, but he declined as matches were played on Sundays and this conflicted with his Christian beliefs.
Personal life A practising Christian, Velten refused to play football on Sundays. Velten only went once, in the morning, because he would watch and play football in the evening with his siblings.
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Who is Folkert Velten?
Dutch football player
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Folkert Velten was born on 25 August 1964 in Enter.
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Folkert Velten is an association football player and association football coach.
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Folkert Velten is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Folkert Velten. https://biography.guide/folkert-velten/
MLA: "Folkert Velten." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/folkert-velten/.
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