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Leo Ghering

1900 – 1966

Dutch footballer

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Lived 1900 – 1966 (aged 65). Leo Ghering was a Dutch association football player.

Leonardus Franciscus Ghering (19 August 1900 – 1 April 1966) was a Dutch footballer who played as a striker. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1928 Summer Olympics for the Netherlands.

Club career Born in Tilburg, Ghering spent almost his entire football career representing hometown club LONGA, with which he won the 1925–26 KNVB Cup. Ghering was presumably a part of LONGA from the club's foundation in 1920 or shortly thereafter. In the 1926 cup final against De Spartaan from Amsterdam he scored the 3–0 and the 4–0 goals on the way to a 5–2 win. From 1921 to 1924,

In 1927, Ghering was promoted to the Eerste Klasse South with LONGA, after he had returned to the club in 1924.

International career Ghering made his debut in the Netherlands national team on 18 April 1927, gaining a total of 9 caps until 4 November 1928. He scored 6 goals. In addition to Oranje, he also played for the Southern Netherlands national team and the Olympic team.

Style of play Ghering was a "quick and tactical" striker, renowned for his powerful striking ability, with either foot.

Honours LONGA KNVB Cup: 1925–26

Willem II Eerste Klasse South: 1922–23

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leo Ghering?

Dutch footballer (1900-1966)

When was Leo Ghering born?

Leo Ghering was born on 19 August 1900 in Tilburg.

When did Leo Ghering die?

Leo Ghering died on 1 April 1966 in Tilburg.

What was Leo Ghering's occupation?

Leo Ghering was an association football player.

What nationality was Leo Ghering?

Leo Ghering was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leo Ghering

· Wikidata: Q1818582

· DBpedia: Leo Ghering

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