Jan Peters

Johannes "Jan" Wilhelmus Peters (born 18 August 1954) is a Dutch former professional footballer and coach.

Club career Nicknamed Jantje Breed, as he was renowned for his passes to the side, Peters started his career with VV Germania and then played for NEC. He made his debut for NEC on 14 November 1971 in a home game against FC Groningen. In July 1977, he signed with AZ '67, where Kraay Sr. had now become manager. In Italy he also played for Atalanta, before returning to NEC, and to finish his career in amateur football with De Treffers.

International career Peters obtained 31 caps for the Dutch national team, scoring four goals, in the 1970s and early 1980s. He is famous for scoring the goals that beat England 2–0 at Wembley in 1977.

Managerial career After his retirement from professional football, Peters began coaching amateur club SJN in 1992. In 1995, he took over as manager of his former club De Treffers from his hometown of Groesbeek.

Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and year

AZ '67 Eredivisie: 1980–81 KNVB Cup: 1977–78, 1980–81, 1981–82

De Treffers Netherlands Overall Amateur Championship: 1990–91 Netherlands Sunday Amateur Championship: 1990–91 Hoofdklasse Sunday B: 1989–90, 1990–91

Netherlands UEFA European Championship third-place: 1976

Manager De Treffers Netherlands Overall Amateur Championship: 1997–98 Netherlands Sunday Amateur Championship: 1997–98 Hoofdklasse Sunday C: 1997–98, 2004–05