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Koen Bijen

b. 1998

Dutch field hockey player

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About Koen Bijen

Born 1998. Koen Bijen is a Dutch field hockey player.

Koen Bijen (born 27 July 1998) is a Dutch professional field hockey player who plays as a forward for Hoofdklasse club Den Bosch and the Dutch national team.

Club career Bijen first played football when he was young but after nine years of playing football he switched to hockey and joined HDM. When HDM in 2017 was promoted to the Hoofdklasse, he was deemed not good enough and he left HDM for Klein Zwitserland. He currently plays for Den Bosch who he joined in 2020.

International career Under–21 In 2019 Bijen made his debut for the national junior team during an eight-nations tournament in Madrid. He went on to represent the team at the EuroHockey Junior Championship in Valencia later that year, winning a bronze medal.

Oranje Koen Bijen made his senior debut for the Oranje in 26 november 2021 during season three of the FIH Pro League.

He was officially named in the national senior squad in 2022.

Honours Den Bosch Gold Cup: 2022–23

Netherlands EuroHockey Championship: 2023 FIH Pro League: 2021–22, 2022–23

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Important facts

Born
27 July 1998, Leiden
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Field hockey player
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Awards
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Koen Bijen?

Dutch field hockey player

When was Koen Bijen born?

Koen Bijen was born on 27 July 1998 in Leiden.

What is Koen Bijen's occupation?

Koen Bijen is a field hockey player.

What nationality is Koen Bijen?

Koen Bijen is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Koen Bijen

· Wikidata: Q111128310

· DBpedia: Koen Bijen

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