Willy van de Kerkhof
Dutch association football player
About Willy van de Kerkhof
Born 1951. Willy van de Kerkhof is a Dutch association football player and beach soccer player.
Wilhelmus Antonius van de Kerkhof (; born 16 September 1951) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Van de Kerkhof and his twin brother René were squad members of the Netherlands national team that made the World Cup final in 1974 and became key players in the team that made the 1978 final. He also played for the Netherlands at the Euro 1976 and Euro 1980. Overall, van de Kerkhof appeared 63 times for his national team, scoring five goals.
He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.
Career statistics Club
International
Scores and results list the Netherlands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Van de Kerkhof goal. + List of international goals scored by Willy van de Kerkhof
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Willy van de Kerkhof?
Dutch association football player
When was Willy van de Kerkhof born?
Willy van de Kerkhof was born on 16 September 1951 in Helmond.
What is Willy van de Kerkhof's occupation?
Willy van de Kerkhof is an association football player and beach soccer player.
What nationality is Willy van de Kerkhof?
Willy van de Kerkhof is Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Willy van de Kerkhof
· DBpedia: Willy van de Kerkhof
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willy van de Kerkhof. https://biography.guide/willy-van-de-kerkhof/
MLA: "Willy van de Kerkhof." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willy-van-de-kerkhof/.
Chicago: "Willy van de Kerkhof." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willy-van-de-kerkhof/.
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