Mick Clavan

Matthijs "Mick" Clavan (11 March 1929 – 11 July 1983) was a Dutch footballer. He enjoyed a long career on both club and international level, currently having the third longest international career in the history of the national team with nearly seventeen years.

Club career Born in The Hague, Matthijs Clavan started his club career with RVC Rijswijk before moving to ADO. At the age of 15, he acquired the nickname Mick, as his speed and cunning playing style drew comparisons with Mickey Mouse. Aside from his footballing skills, Clavan also showed a capricious character, such as when in 1951, while on military service, he insulted a sergeant and was convicted to two months in jail.

In 1954, professionalism was introduced to Dutch football, which prompted Clavan to move to the newly formed "paid club" SHS. By the end of 1950, he had gained 12 caps,

Clavan's international career lasted 16 years and 245 days, which makes him currently the footballer with the fourth longest Oranje career, after Abe Lenstra (19 years and 19 days), Bertus de Harder (16 years and 363 days) and Maarten Stekelenburg (16 years and 9 months).

Later life and death rightAfter retiring, Clavan managed amateur team Ooievaars. On 11 July 1983, he died as a result of a heart attack. He was 54 years old.