About Jan Linssen
Lived 1913 – 1995 (aged 82). Jan Linssen was a Dutch association football player.
Jan Linssen (19 January 1913 – 2 November 1995) was a Dutch footballer who was active as a forward. Linssen played his whole career at Feijenoord and is known as the player who has never made a single foul. The only referee that fouled him during a match was Dirk Nijs who did this as a joke and to become the only referee that ever fouled Linssen. Linssen played once for the Netherlands national football team, in 1938 against the Dutch Indies and also scored a goal, however the match was not officially recognized as such.
Honours 1935-36 : Eredivisie winner with Feijenoord 1937-38 : Eredivisie winner with Feijenoord 1939-40 : Eredivisie winner with Feijenoord
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Who was Jan Linssen?
Dutch association football player (1913-1995)
When was Jan Linssen born?
Jan Linssen was born on 19 January 1913 in Rotterdam.
When did Jan Linssen die?
Jan Linssen died on 2 November 1995 in Rotterdam.
What was Jan Linssen's occupation?
Jan Linssen was an association football player.
What nationality was Jan Linssen?
Jan Linssen was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Linssen. https://biography.guide/jan-linssen/
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