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Jaap Stockmann

b. 1984

Dutch field hockey player

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About Jaap Stockmann

Born 1984. Jaap Stockmann is a Dutch field hockey player.

Jacob "Jaap" Stockmann (born 24 July 1984) is a retired Dutch field hockey player, who played as a goalkeeper for the Dutch national team. Stockmann was announced FIH Best Goalkeeper of the World in 2014.

In 2008 he was the reserve goalkeeper in the Dutch team that came in fourth at the Olympic Games in Beijing. At the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics, he was the starting goalkeeper. Stockmann won the silver medal in 2012. Stockmann has played for HC Bloemendaal in the Dutch League (Hoofdklasse). With HC Bloemendaal, he won the Euro Hockey League in the 2008–09, 2012–13 and 2017–18 seasons. He also played for the Punjab Warriors in the Hockey India League, and won the player of the tournament for the 2014 edition.

Honours

Club Bloemendaal Dutch national title: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10 Euro Hockey League: 2008–09, 2012–13, 2017–18

International Netherlands EuroHockey Championships: 2015 World League: 2012–13

Individual FIH Goalkeeper of the Year: 2014 Hockey India League MVP: 2014

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Important facts

Born
24 July 1984, Bunnik
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Field hockey player
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jaap Stockmann?

Dutch field hockey player

When was Jaap Stockmann born?

Jaap Stockmann was born on 24 July 1984 in Bunnik.

What is Jaap Stockmann's occupation?

Jaap Stockmann is a field hockey player.

What nationality is Jaap Stockmann?

Jaap Stockmann is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jaap Stockmann

· Wikidata: Q554958

· DBpedia: Jaap Stockmann

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