Andries Noppert

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ИИ

Andries Noppert is a Dutch association football player born in 1994.

He plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club Heerenveen.

Noppert earned the nickname "Il Grattacielo" or "The Skyscraper" during his time in Italy due to his height.

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Биография

Early Life

Andries Noppert, born in 1994, is a Dutch professional footballer who has made a name for himself as a goalkeeper. He began his football journey in the youth ranks of SC Heerenveen, where he honed his skills before making his professional debut in 2014 for NAC Breda.

Career Progression

Noppert's career took him from NAC Breda to various clubs, including a significant stint at Calcio Foggia 1920 in Italy. His time in Italy was marked by an unusual incident where his car was stolen by the local mafia, but he managed to make a name for himself on the pitch, earning the nickname "Il Grattacielo" or "The Skyscraper" due to his impressive height. After Foggia, he played for FC Dordrecht and then signed with Go Ahead Eagles in January 2021. In May 2022, he returned to SC Heerenveen, where he quickly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper.

Noppert's international career took off when he was called up to the Netherlands national team in September 2022. He made his international debut during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he played a crucial role in the team's opening match against Senegal, contributing to a 2–0 victory.

Recent Developments

After a promising start at Heerenveen, Noppert faced a setback due to an injury sustained in January 2023, which kept him out of action for four months. Despite this challenge, he remains a key player for both his club and the national team, showcasing resilience and determination in his football career.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 31 August 2025

International

As of match played 9 December 2022

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Club career

NAC Breda

Trained through the youth ranks of Heerenveen, Noppert made his professional debut in 2014 for NAC Breda.

Foggia

In January 2018, he was signed by Italian club Foggia. After traveling by car from the Netherlands to Italy, his car was stolen by the Foggian Mafia. He made his debut for the club on 28 April, in a 3–1 loss to Cittadella. Three months later, the goalkeeper saved a penalty in a 2–0 win over Carpi. Over the course of a season and a half, he played 8 matches in Serie B. During his stay in Italy, Noppert received the nickname Il Grattacielo ("The Skyscraper" in Italian) from the country's media due to his height.

Dordrecht

On 12 September 2019, Noppert signed for Dordrecht. After leaving the club, he considered joining the police.

Go Ahead Eagles

In January 2021, Noppert signed for Go Ahead Eagles until the end of the season.

Heerenveen

Noppert returned to Heerenveen on 16 May 2022, signing a two-year deal. It was his first season as a first-choice goalkeeper. Noppert quickly impressed, which resulted in Louis van Gaal calling him up to the Netherlands squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on 11 November 2022, where he was also selected to be the first-choice goalkeeper. Upon return, Noppert played three matches for Heerenveen before being injured during a warm-up on 25 January 2023. What first looked to be a minor injury kept him out of play for four months, and having undergone surgery, Noppert returned to the…

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International career

Noppert was called up to the Netherlands national team in September 2022. In November 2022, he was included in the nation's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He discovered his inclusion in the squad on TV. Noppert made his international debut in his country's opening match at the tournament against Senegal, a 2–0 victory.

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