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Faas WilkesDutch footballer, striker
Date of Birth: 13.10.1923
Country:  Netherlands |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- International Career
- - Scored a total of 35 goals in 38 appearances for the Netherlands.
- Professional Football in Italy
- - Played 106 matches for Inter, scoring 47 goals.
- Stardom in Serie A
- - Was admired for his technical brilliance and gentlemanly demeanor.
- Later Career
- Retirement and Legacy
Early Life and Career
Birth and Early Years- Born on October 13, 1923 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- Displayed exceptional talent in football from a young age.
Club Career
- Began his professional career with Xerxes in 1940.
- Scored six goals in his debut match in 1941.
- Played for Xerxes for nine years, establishing himself as a prolific goalscorer.
International Career
- Debuted for the Netherlands national team in 1946 against Luxembourg.
- Scored a total of 35 goals in 38 appearances for the Netherlands.
- Ranked among the most talented players of his era in the Netherlands.
Professional Football in Italy
- Joined Inter Milan in 1949, becoming one of the first Dutch players to play abroad.
- Played 106 matches for Inter, scoring 47 goals.
- Known for his elegance, dribbling skills, and exceptional passing ability.
Stardom in Serie A
- Became a fan favorite at Inter Milan, earning the nickname "The Dribbling Dutchman."
- Was admired for his technical brilliance and gentlemanly demeanor.
- Received the prestigious honor of having a street in Milan named after him in 1995.
Later Career
- Played for Torino in 1952-1953.- Moved to Valencia in 1953, where he was given the nickname "El Regate" (The Dribble).
- Played for several other clubs throughout his career, including VVV-Venlo, Levante, and Fortuna '54.
Retirement and Legacy
- Retired from professional football in 1964.- Returned to Xerxes as a coach from 1962-1964.
- Passed away on August 15, 2006, his legacy as one of the greatest Dutch footballers of his generation secure.
