Dutch footballer and agent
Gerrit Lagendijk (13 November 1941 – 11 August 2010) was a Dutch professional football player and agent.
Early and personal life
Lagendijk was born in Rotterdam and grew up in Ridderkerk.[1]
Playing career
Lagendijk began his career with the youth team of Feyenoord.[1] He later played senior football with ADO, De Volewijckers and PEC.[1]
He spent the 1968 season in the North American Soccer League with the Vancouver Royals, scoring one goal in five appearances.[2]
He finished his career with Hermes DVS.[1]
Agent
After retiring as a player, Lagendijk initially worked in insurance and as an arbitrator for the VVCS football association.[1]
Lagendijk worked as a football agent and represented a number of players, including Ronald Koeman, Erwin Koeman, Hans van Breukelen, Adri van Tiggelen, John Bosman and Ernie Brandts.[1]
Death
Lagendijk died of a heart attack on 11 August 2010, at the age of 68.[1]
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