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Johannes "Jan" Vennegoor of Hesselink (Dutch pronunciation: [joːˈɦɑnəs ˈfɛnəɣoːr ɔf ˈɦɛsəlɪŋk, jɑɱ ˈvɛn-]; born 7 November 1978) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker. Vennegoor of Hesselink played in the Eredivisie for Twente and PSV, in the Scottish Premier League for Celtic, in the Premier League for Hull City, in the Austrian Football Bundesliga for Rapid Wien and the Netherlands national team. Vennegoor of Hesselink earned 19 caps for the Netherlands national team between 2000 and 2009, scoring three goals. He was selected for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008.

Quick facts about Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink

  • Full name: Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink
  • Born: 1978-11-07
  • Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q222211

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Who is Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink?

Johannes "Jan" Vennegoor of Hesselink (Dutch pronunciation: [joːˈɦɑnəs ˈfɛnəɣoːr ɔf ˈɦɛsəlɪŋk, jɑɱ ˈvɛn-]; born 7 November 1978) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker. Vennegoor of Hesselink played in the Eredivisie for Twente and PSV, in the Scottish Premier League for Celtic, in the Premier League for Hull City, in the Austrian Football Bundesliga for Rapid Wien and the Netherlands national team.

What nationality is Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink?

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is Kingdom of the Netherlands.

When was Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink born?

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink was born on 1978-11-07.

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