Ton van Engelen (born 4 October 1950 in Den Bosch) is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a goalkeeper.
Football career
Van Engelen made his professional debut for PSV Eindhoven, with whom he won a league title and a UEFA Cup medal.[1] He also played for Feyenoord and Go Ahead Eagles.
Cycling
After his football career, he became a soigneur for various Dutch cycling teams.[2] Since 1996 he has been working for the Rabobank team and in 2007 he was honoured by the organiser for being active in his twentieth Tour de France.[3]
Personal life
He is the father of Yvo van Engelen.
Honours
- PSV
- Eredivisie: 1
- UEFA Cup: 1
- Feyenoord
- KNVB Cup: 1
- First match: 29 September 1976 : PSV Eindhoven - Dundalk FC, 6-0
References
- ^ Mensen in de Tour: Ton van Engelen - Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch)
- ^ Ton van Engelen: van penaltystopper naar wielerbenenklopper - NOS (in Dutch)
- ^ Vlijmense verzorger Ton van Engelen onderscheiden voor twintigste Tour - Omroep Brabant (in Dutch)
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