Wim Kras (5 February 1944 – 14 February 2023) was a Dutch footballer who played as a forward for Volendam.

Club career

Kras joined the academy at hometown club Volendam, making his debut for the club on 22 November 1959 in a 3–0 loss against Ajax. As a result of starting the game, Kras became the youngest player in Eredivisie history, at the age of 15 years and 290 days, a record that still stands to this day. On 15 May 1960, Kras broke another Eredivisie record, becoming the league's youngest goalscorer during a 3–1 loss against MVV Maastricht, at the age of 16 years and 100 days. During his career, Kras made 400 league appearances for Volendam, scoring 90 times.[1]

International career

Kras represented the Netherlands at under-16 and under-18 level.[1]

Personal life and death

Kras died on 14 February 2023, at the age of 79.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Wim Kras, eeuwigdurend recordhouder" (in Dutch). Volendam Fanatix. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  2. ^ "In memoriam: Wim Kras". FC Volendam (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Death notice of Wim Kras" (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 February 2023.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Kras
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