Theo Brokmann

Theodorus Johannes Franciscus Brokmann (19 September 1893 – 28 August 1956) was a Dutch footballer who played for Steeds Voorwaarts in the Derde Klasse, and then for Ajax where he played from 1912 to 1925 scoring 78 goals in 175 matches. He also made one appearance for the Netherlands national team where he became the first Ajax player to ever score for the Dutch national team in 1919.

Brokmann was born in Amsterdam, North Holland. He was the father of Theo Brokmann Jr., who also played for Ajax and for the Netherlands national team.

International career Brokmann made his only appearance for the Netherlands national team on 9 June 1919 in a friendly match against Sweden. Two other Ajax players debuted in this match as well, namely Wim Gupffert and Henk Hordijk. Brokmann was marked with a pocketed ball by Gupffert scoring to help secure the 3–1 victory.

International goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 9 June 1919 Oude Stadion, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1–1 3–1 Friendly

Retirement and death Five years after retiring as a player Brokmann returned to Ajax to work as the club's bus driver, and later from 1930 to 1950 was the Commissioner of the club.

Brockmann died in 1956 in Amsterdam, after a short illness.

Honours

Club Ajax Dutch Championship: 1917–18, 1918–19 Dutch Cup: 1916–17