1. Johannes Hendricus "Joop" Stoffelen was a Dutch footballer who played as a midfielder.
10 Facts About Joop Stoffelen
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Joop Stoffelen was fifteen years old when he first appeared for Ajax.
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Joop Stoffelen made his debut as a central midfielder, replacing the legendary Wim Anderiesen in this position.
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On 24 March 1940, Joop Stoffelen made his debut against KFC Koog aan de Zaan.
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Joop Stoffelen was part of the Dutch squad for the 1948 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in any matches.
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Joop Stoffelen only played half a season with this club and then left for Toulouse.
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On professionalism in football, Joop Stoffelen since stated: "Sport om den brode is geen sport".
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Joop Stoffelen returned to amateur football after serving a suspension, at Blauw-Wit Amsterdam.
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Joop Stoffelen later managed De Spartaan and DCG, and became coach of a team of former internationals.
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Joop Stoffelen died on 26 June 2005 at age 84 in Lelystad.