Hendrie Krüzen

Krüzen was born in Almelo, Overijssel. He made his senior debuts at only 16, with hometown's Heracles Almelo. After two solid years with FC Den Bosch, scoring in double figures, he signed with Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven, appearing rarely as the club won the double in the 1988–89 season, and also being loaned to his previous team. Krüzen spent the following five years in neighbouring Belgium, representing K.V. Kortrijk, R.F.C. de Liège and K.S.V. Waregem. After the latter's relegation from the top flight, he returned to his country, joining first professional club Heracles, and moving to AZ Alkmaar in January 1996. In 2002, after a spell in the Dutch second level with Go Ahead Eagles and two years in amateur football, Krüzen retired from football after 20 professional seasons, with totals of 556 games and 148 goals. Immediately afterwards, he returned to his first team, acting as assistant coach for several years.

Krüzen made his debut for the Netherlands on 16 December 1987, in a UEFA Euro 1988 qualifier against Greece (3–0 away win). He was eventually selected by manager Rinus Michels for the final tournament in West Germany, being an unused member as the Dutch national team won the finals. Krüzen earned five caps in total.

international

Managerial statistics

As of 16 July 2026

Player

Heracles

Second Division: 1984–85, 1994–95 PSV

Dutch League: 1988–89 Dutch Cup: 1988–89 Netherlands

UEFA European Football Championship: 1988

Manager

Individual

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