Pierre van Hooijdonk
π₯ TrendingA member of the Generation X generation, Pierre van Hooijdonk was born in 1969 in Steenbergen and went on to become a celebrated Association football coach.
Dutch footballer (born 1969)
"His most defining career moment came in 2002 when he captained Feyenoord to a memorable UEFA Cup victory." β About Pierre van Hooijdonk
| Metric | Pierre van Hooijdonk | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 56 | 56 | same |
| Height | 193cm (6'4") | 174cm | +19cm |
| Career length | 38 yrs | ~35 yrs | +3 yrs |
| Based on 470 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Pierre van Hooijdonk
Did you know that despite his prolific scoring, Pierre van Hooijdonk never won the Dutch Eredivisie title?
- Pierre van Hooijdonk famously went on strike at Nottingham Forest in 1998 after the club blocked his transfer request.
- He was the top scorer in the 2001-02 UEFA Cup, netting 8 goals as he led Feyenoord to their historic triumph.
- His son, Sydney van Hooijdonk, followed in his footsteps and is also a professional football striker.
- Known for his powerful and accurate free-kicks, many of his goals came directly from set-pieces.
- Van Hooijdonk won domestic league titles in both Scotland with Celtic and Turkey with Fenerbahçe.
His most defining career moment came in 2002 when he captained Feyenoord to a memorable UEFA Cup victory. Van Hooijdonk scored the opening goal in the 3-2 final win against Borussia Dortmund, capping off a tournament where he was also the top scorer.
Pierre van Hooijdonk is widely remembered as a free-kick specialist and a formidable striker who achieved success across multiple European leagues. His ability to score crucial goals made him a fan favorite at several clubs.