Nigel Hasselbaink is the nephew of former Leeds United, Chelsea and Middlesbrough striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
13 Facts About Nigel Hasselbaink
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On 23 August 2010, Nigel Hasselbaink signed for Hamilton Academical on a free transfer following his release by PSV, after impressing manager Billy Reid while on trial.
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On 6 June 2011, Nigel Hasselbaink moved to St Mirren, signing a one-year contract along with Paul McGowan.
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Nigel Hasselbaink scored his first league goal for the club on 30 July 2011, against Aberdeen which was the only goal of the game.
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Nigel Hasselbaink became the first player to go through the new streamlined disciplinary procedures.
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In May 2012, Nigel Hasselbaink turned down an improved contract from St Mirren and left the club with clubs from England and Scotland chasing to sign him.
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Nigel Hasselbaink revealed that he had offers from several English clubs.
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Nigel Hasselbaink was praised by manager Steve Lomas, and he formed a striking partnership with Gregory Tade.
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Nigel Hasselbaink went on to score four more goals and made thirty-nine appearances in all competitions.
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However, after making only one appearance, Nigel Hasselbaink was released by the club on 2 February 2015.
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Nigel Hasselbaink returned to the Netherlands in Excelsior in later 2015.
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On 2 November 2020, Nigel Hasselbaink joined another Israeli Premier League side, signing for Bnei Sakhnin.
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In November 2019 Nigel Hasselbaink was called up to represent Suriname in Gold Cup qualification matches.